
Patricia "Trish" Leleux
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Patricia "Trish" Leleux
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 25
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, BA Criminology, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Mariners, Navy/Marine ROTC Auxiliary, President, MOPS
Hospitality Coordinator, Junior League of Alexandria, Market Chair, Finance VP, President
Turning Point Women's Shelter, Board Member, The Alexandria Museum of Art
Board Member, The Rotary Club of Alexandria, Board Member, Membership Chair
LSUA Foundation, Board Member, Nominating Committee Chair, Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Legislative Comm Member, Finance Comm Member, Louisiana Women LEAD, Board Member
American Cancer Society, Power in Purple Leader, Fundraiser MC
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
Louisiana Freedom Caucus PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
LCCM
LABI
LAFCPAC
Louisiana Realtors PAC
NORTHPAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Paula PAC (2023)
Mike Francis (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
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.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We must begin with removing franchise and inventory taxes, streamline our central sales tax collection system, then work to remove income taxes and reduce our sales taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
We need to take a good hard look at our budget to reduce the wasteful spending, get rid of redundant services and any unnecessary spending.
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?
Government should not play any part in closing our churches.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None - Government should not have the right to control our medical freedoms and right to choose.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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.
Strongly 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?
We are the melting pot for a reason but the proper and legal steps must be followed by legitimate asylum seekers. We welcome those who plan to contribute to our society and look forward to those that will bring their skills and innovation to our country to make a positive impact.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly 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.
Strongly 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 in one God, and salvation through my faith in Jesus. I place a strong emphasis on my personal faith and my personal relationship with God and the power of prayer. My values include my commitment to God, my family, and my community with my lifelong conservative beliefs.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
We must ensure the proper voter is who is voting and increase our security on our voting practices. We must also make sure we’re keeping third-party funders out of our elections.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
We are the land of equal opportunity no matter where you come from or what your background is, and what we battle is division that is created by the narrative that is put out there. When I was a co-host on KSYL, I worked to combat this narrative.
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. Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Government is there to protect our God-given rights as listed in our Constitution. The Government’s role should be limited to serving We the People.
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).
All are available on Social Media Accounts.
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?
My priorities are Increasing Educational & Economic Opportunities, Addressing the Insurance Crisis, and Supporting Law Enforcement to help them address crime drugs overflowing our community.
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I will stand up for our 2nd Amendment rights, law-abiding citizens should not be punished for the action of felons and those with disregard for the laws.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Strongly Agree
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
I will author or co-author any bill that will help strengthen the protections we put into place for our children to shield them from this sexualization.
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