Caleb Kleinpeter
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Caleb Kleinpeter
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Senate, Dist. 17 - Special Election
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science, 2020
WORK & MILITARY
United States Marine Corp, Sergeant E-5, 2001-2005
AFFILIATIONS
Brusly Volunteer Fire Department, Volunteer Fireman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
West Baton Rouge Parish Councilman, 2020-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Republican Party of Louisiana
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Terminations should be allowed to save a life of a mother if this is the mother's choice.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Choose not to answer
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Louisiana's tax code is both complex and somewhat unpredictable. We recently made some long overdue strides last legislative session regarding Louisiana's personal tax code. However, we've got a ways to go as it relates to attracting business & industry, and top tier talent to our region. Tax code needs to be simplified, in a fair and a perfect world, we would want a flat tax. Company's have to hire a team of lawyers to decipher the tax code. Easiest way to simplify it would be a flat tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Unfortunately, given the restrictive nature of our state constitution, there are both very few areas in which we're able to cut, and it always ends up being in the same areas where we rank way behind compared to our peers: Education and Healthcare. A constitutional convention is long overdue in order to move our state forward and take the handcuffs off of our ability to compete with other states.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Invest in stronger borders to ensure the people of the United States are safe. When needed take the fight to them rather than allowing a war on U.S. soil
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Whoever immigrates to the U.S. needs to be able to give proper identification, and receive a social security card to pay taxes, rather than coming to the U.S. to receive free stuff. Background checks need to be done to ensure they are not tied to a terrorist group.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe God sent his only son to Earth to die for our sins, I am a Christian that has a relationship with God. I am not perfect and will stand before him to be judge just like all.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Did not answer
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a Blue-collar worker that was taught at a young age by my Father how to work hard, shake hands, and that your word means everything. This is a grassroots campaign and we have knocked on many doors to hear the concerns and struggles of the constituents of this district. Often times politicians forget where they come from and lose touch with what the people need. I was in the Marine Corps infantry where I was apart of the invasion of Iraq as well as combat operations in Afghanistan. I fought for this country and now I want to fight for the people of this great state.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Follow the 2nd Amendment
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
