Nancy Landry

Republican | Louisiana

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Nancy Landry


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

General (Runoff)


Race

Sec. of State


Incumbent

No


Links

Nancy Landry websites FacebookXYouTubeInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, Bachelor's, 1985

LSU Law School, Baton Rouge, LA, J.D., 1990

WORK & MILITARY

Family Law Attorney

AFFILIATIONS

Breast Center of Acadiana, Board Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, District 31, 2008-2019

First Assistant Secretary of State, 2019-Present

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (10)

St. Tammany Parish Republicans

Steve Scalise

Ouachita Parish RPEC (Republican Party Executive Committee)

Jefferson Parish Republicans

Republican Party of Louisiana (LAGOP)

OTHER (1)

GNOR PAC

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (7)

St. Tammany Parish Republican Party

Jefferson Parish Republican Party

Ouachita Parish Republican Party

Washington Parish Republican Party

Iberia Parish Republican Party

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Republican Women's Organizations (2023)

Education PAC (2021)

John M. Schroder (2019)

Kyle Ardoin (2019)

Tammi Fabre (2019)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Acadiana Strong PAC (2023)

Barrow Peacock (2023)

Eddie Rispone (2023)

Franklin PAC (2023)

Julie Cathryn Emerson (2023)


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?

Only when the life of the mother is at risk.

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?

Elimination of the state personal income tax and state franchise tax.

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

Making LDH and DOTD more efficient and reducing their overhead costs.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

I support public K-12 education, but I do not believe college should be "guaranteed" for all.


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

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?

Highly skilled, law abiding individuals who seek to obtain residency or citizenship through the legal processes of the United States.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I led the effort in support of school choice as Chairman of the House Education Committee.


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

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a lifelong Christian. I seek to imitate Christ daily.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

In addition to ensuring that private funding of elections is prohibited, I would begin the transition to a new voting system, one that is fully auditable but employs the same speed and accuracy Louisiana’s voters are used to.


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

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

No. While racism is detestable, I do not believe that it is a threat to 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.

A

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?

To do simply as the preamble to the Constitution states: Provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare.

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).

https://thehayride.com/2023/05/nancy-landry-is-now-in-the-race-for-secretary-of-state/ ; https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/lafayette-republican-rep-nancy-landrys-new-post-to-lead-house-education-committee-triggers-outcry-from/article_44e8c663-c263-542c-b592-e8b4e176adbd.html ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOnMXqbuMys

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?

Having worked as First Assistant Secretary of State for the last 4 years, and as a legislator for 11 years prior, I am the only candidate with the experience necessary to lead Louisiana through the 2024 election and beyond. The next Secretary of State will have to immediately make decisions concerning the 2024 election—we can’t afford someone who needs on-the-job training.


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?

Current Louisiana law is sufficient.

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

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