John Wyble
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John Wyble
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 75
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, PhD, Leadership & Research, 2009
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, MS, Adult Education, 1999
University of Louisiana Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, BS, AgBusiness, 1993
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Holy Family Catholic Church, Parishioner, former Knights of Columbus, former CCD Instructor, Youth Athletic Associations (various), including Upward Bound
Coach, Parent Volunteer, baseball and basketball, Franklinton HS Athletic Booster Club, Co-organizer, fundraisers; baseball games volunteer; football chain crew
Franklinton HS Quarterback Club, Leader, Fundraiser, Washington Parish Planning Commission
Member, Inaugural Commission, 3 years, Krewe of MCCA, Bogalusa, Member, 13 years
Franklinton HS Band Booster Club, 6 years
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Washington Parish School Board, 13 years / President, 5 years / Finance Chair, 4 years, 2010-present
Washington Parish RPEC, 2021-present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Louisiana
OTHER (1)
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
State Republican Party Organizations (2023)
Julia Letlow (2022)
Mitt Romney (2013)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate has pledged to support Congressional Term Limits
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I do not believe in exceptions, except for when the life of the mother is at risk.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I do not believe in exceptions, except for 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 will not support any tax payer funding of abortions or any services provided by Planned Parenthood or any other pro-abortion groups
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I will not support any tax payer funding of abortions or any services provided by Planned Parenthood or any other pro-abortion groups
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
It is not our place to play God
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
It is not our place to play God
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code is overly complicated and burdensome. We need a clear process that streamlines sales tax collections, removes income taxes, reduces sales taxes, and removes franchise taxes.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
The tax code is overly complicated and burdensome. We need a clear process that streamlines sales tax collections, removes income taxes, reduces sales taxes, and removes franchise taxes.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any place where there is redundant or unnecessary spending. All areas of the budget needs to be carefully scrutinized for their necessity and purpose.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Any place where there is redundant or unnecessary spending. All areas of the budget needs to be carefully scrutinized for their necessity and purpose.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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
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 never have any authority to close churches.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should never have any authority to close 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
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. No one can intrude on our medical freedoms and right to choose
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. No one can intrude on 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
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
Current open border policies are irresponsible and a threat to communities in my district, across Louisiana, and throughout the US
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Current open border policies are irresponsible and a threat to communities in my district, across Louisiana, and throughout the US
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legitimate asylum seekers that go through the proper and legal steps to become a citizen and plan to contribute to our overall society, or skilled individuals that plan to bring innovation to the US and make a positive impact in our society.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legitimate asylum seekers that go through the proper and legal steps to become a citizen and plan to contribute to our overall society, or skilled individuals that plan to bring innovation to the US and make a positive impact in our society.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
As a 4 term school board member and 5 year school board President, I support and encourage parent choice and involvement in their child(ren)'s education. Second to only teacher effectiveness in the classroom, we know parent/family involvement in a child's education is critical for their success now and throughout life. I will work to encourage opportunities to expand choice for parents, including the availability of public to public school district choice where available.
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
As a 4 term school board member and 5 year school board President, I support and encourage parent choice and involvement in their child(ren)'s education. Second to only teacher effectiveness in the classroom, we know parent/family involvement in a child's education is critical for their success now and throughout life. I will work to encourage opportunities to expand choice for parents, including the availability of public to public school district choice where available.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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
I believe our children should be equipped with fundamental skills and abilities to prepare them for a successful adulthood in whatever path they choose, regardless of their skin color, ethnicity, or socio economic status. We must lift up, not tear down, our future generations through education.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I believe our children should be equipped with fundamental skills and abilities to prepare them for a successful adulthood in whatever path they choose, regardless of their skin color, ethnicity, or socio economic status. We must lift up, not tear down, our future generations through education.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a life long Catholic Christian and believe fundamentally that Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, is our Savior. Through Christ we will have eternal life with God in Heaven. I have raised my family as such and am comfortable sharing my beliefs. Through Christ, I believe we are called to serve the needs of our fellow citizens and to uplift our communities and world so all have an opportunity to realize their potential. Life is our most precious gift and we should return our gratitude through service to one another.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a life long Catholic Christian and believe fundamentally that Jesus Christ, as the Son of God, is our Savior. Through Christ we will have eternal life with God in Heaven. I have raised my family as such and am comfortable sharing my beliefs. Through Christ, I believe we are called to serve the needs of our fellow citizens and to uplift our communities and world so all have an opportunity to realize their potential. Life is our most precious gift and we should return our gratitude through service to one another.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Legal identification with photo should always be mandated to vote. I will not change my stance on this.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
Legal identification with photo should always be mandated to vote. I will not change my stance on this.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Increase security, safety, and transparency in voting practices. I will always support any protections of the integrity of our voting process, the right of all Americans to vote, and the fundamental expectation that our elections remain fair.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Increase security, safety, and transparency in voting practices. I will always support any protections of the integrity of our voting process, the right of all Americans to vote, and the fundamental expectation that our elections remain fair.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No - those that perpetuate this false narrative do so to create division within our Republic. We are the land of equal opportunity no matter where you come from or what your background is.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No - those that perpetuate this false narrative do so to create division within our Republic. We are the land of equal opportunity no matter where you come from or what your background is.
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.
Definitely Choice A
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.
Definitely Choice A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Access to natural resources using safe and well developed methods that retain the integrity of our environment can and will provide our hard working families and businesses with affordable energy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
Access to natural resources using safe and well developed methods that retain the integrity of our environment can and will provide our hard working families and businesses with affordable energy.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Limited - to provide national security (borders and military), protect our God-given rights that are listed in the Constitution, and help the state/country during natural disasters. The government should exist for the People.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Limited - to provide national security (borders and military), protect our God-given rights that are listed in the Constitution, and help the state/country during natural disasters. The government should exist for 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
Individuals and communities, not government, hold solutions and innovation to a prosperous and peaceful nation and world.
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
Individuals and communities, not government, hold solutions and innovation to a prosperous and peaceful nation and world.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
All have been posted on my social media accounts.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
All have been posted on my 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
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?
Limiting government and moving decision making and ownership to the local/parish level. Our current path is not sustainable. We must address population loss by encouraging more opportunities and improving our quality of life. As someone born and raised in Louisiana, and raised my family here, it is time we have the will and determination to do what it takes to reduce government and reverse generations of poor outcomes. My priorities focus on the following: -Addressing the tax structure that has crippled our businesses and industries for generations -Increasing workforce development through K12, community and technical college, and university alignment -Simplifying/reducing government regulations and reigning in government spending so we can encourage a more sustainable, thriving economy
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Limiting government and moving decision making and ownership to the local/parish level. Our current path is not sustainable. We must address population loss by encouraging more opportunities and improving our quality of life. As someone born and raised in Louisiana, and raised my family here, it is time we have the will and determination to do what it takes to reduce government and reverse generations of poor outcomes. My priorities focus on the following: -Addressing the tax structure that has crippled our businesses and industries for generations -Increasing workforce development through K12, community and technical college, and university alignment -Simplifying/reducing government regulations and reigning in government spending so we can encourage a more sustainable, thriving economy
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
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.
Disagree
Mental health and community programs are essential services but should be funded through other means that does not take away from or erode funding for law enforcement and first responders.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
Mental health and community programs are essential services but should be funded through other means that does not take away from or erode funding for law enforcement and first responders.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law-abiding citizens should not be punished for the actions of felons in anyway. Felons and other major criminals should not have the privilege of all their rights, including the 2nd Amendment.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Law-abiding citizens should not be punished for the actions of felons in anyway. Felons and other major criminals should not have the privilege of all their rights, including the 2nd Amendment.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
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
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
As someone who has worked with programs in Louisiana and nationally whose missions are to protect children, I am ready and willing to author or co-author legislation to further strengthen the protections of children from sexualization.
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
As someone who has worked with programs in Louisiana and nationally whose missions are to protect children, I am ready and willing to author or co-author legislation to further strengthen the protections of children from sexualization.
