Ravis K. Martinez

Democrat | Louisiana

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Ravis K. Martinez


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 44


Incumbent

No


Links

Ravis K. Martinez websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

Univ of Louisiana, Lafayette, Political Science, 2000

Southern University, Baton Rouge, Masters in Public Policy, 2024

WORK & MILITARY

US Marines, Corporal, 1992-96

Louisiana National Guard, Corporal, 96-99

AFFILIATIONS

Impact Louisiana for All, Chairman, Lafayette Library Foundation

Board Member, Leaders of Color, Board Member

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, President - Eta Gamma Lambda Chapter, NAACP

President - Lafayette Branch, Leadership Louisiana, Cohort Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (1)

Democrats For Education Reform - Louisiana

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

All circumstances.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Disagree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Agree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

We should remove protections that favor big business over children and families and find ways to simplify our tax code as much as possible.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

I would want to take a deep dive into understanding this complex issue before rendering an opinion, yet I will say that I would be focused on areas that have little or no impact to children and families.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Agree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Safety and welfare issues


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.

B

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

For the safety and welfare of all


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.

Agree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Disagree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We should continue to follow the protocol on immigration to allow a balance of different cultures to immigrate.


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.

Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe in GOD and support everyone’s rights. I value people and relationships and I value my life and the life of others.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Agree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voting as a holiday, increased protection for voters, and more access to information.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Yes, it remains the single greatest threat to our domestic security.


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.

B. It’s worth the cost. Our children and their future is worth the cost.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Disagree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Provide services to its citizens and keep them safe.

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?

Moderate

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

FB Live videos, local news reports, ect…

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?

Economic Development, Education and Criminal Justice remain my top three areas of focus. I am a serious candidate whose background and purpose has always been in service of others. This is Leadership that Serves, and I’m ready to serve at a higher level of leadership for the community.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Disagree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Delayed purchases, age restrictions, and mental health evaluations.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Neutral


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.

Disagree

Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries

Agree

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