

Laurie Schlegel
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Laurie Schlegel
Party
Republican
Election Year
2021
Election
Special Runoff CD 2 and SH 82
Race
State House, Dist. 82
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, Master of Arts- Marriage and Family Counseling, 2016
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, B.S.- Psychology, 1999
Dominican High School, New Orleans, High School, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Fellowship Bible Church, Member, Republican Party
Member, New Orleans Mission, Volunteer
CASA Advocate, Volunteer, Women’s Bible Study
Leader, River Region Republican Women, Member and former Chaplain
Republican Women’s Club of Jefferson Parish, Associate Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
Previous Races
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Strongly Agree
What is the best way to bring down unemployment?
Ensure good quality education (Parents have a choice, early education and diverse educational opportunities that include vocational schools) and Promote Economic Development (policies for high quality/paying jobs)
What role should government play in boosting the economy?
Getting out of the way... allowing the free market to operate and not having as many regulations.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I think the most important step is to educate people on how to live healthier lives by promoting exercise and healthier diet. We should reward people for their effort to take care of their health and steps to prevent underlining disease states. I also think we should create policies to promote employers to provide quality healthcare options for their employees. We must also ensure that senior citizens have adequate health care by supporting Medicare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
Parents should be the primary authority in decisions affecting their minor children.
Strongly Agree
The LGBTQ+ political agenda poses a threat to First Amendment freedoms of speech, expression and religious exercise.
Strongly Agree
I support expanding protections in employment and accommodations based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Strongly Disagree
If children are given instruction in sex education in public schools, it should not express a preference for abstinence but should be comprehensive, offering discussions on various types of sexual orientations and behaviors plus all types of contraceptives.
Strongly Disagree
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
Evil and the Fallen Nature of Man
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am Christian. My faith in Jesus Christ is the guiding force in my life. It is one reason I went back to school to purse my Masters in counseling at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I believe we are called to use our God-given gifts and talents to serve Him and others. I have a heart for all people. This is why I am a counselor, and this is why I want to publicly serve others as a State Representative.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these elections:
2012 Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Primary, 2018 General Election
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
See my website
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I was summa cum laude when I graduated Dominican High School. I graduated LSU magna cum laude,. And I graduated from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a 4.0 G.P.A with a Master of Arts- Marriage and Family Counseling. I have a unique skill set as a counselor. It is my job to listen to people, work through serious issues, and find ways to help them out of crisis. As a State Representative, I will always listen to people in my district and bring conservative solutions to the table. In addition, I have a business background with over 10 years as a Sales Executive with Marriott hotels and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
Schlegelstaterep@gmail.com; 504-500-8893
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have a passion to help others. I believe I have already lived out my life this way. And I look forward to publicly serving others as a State Representative.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support the death penalty.
Strongly Agree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Neutral
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