

Jeffrey F. "Jeff" Wiley
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeffrey F. "Jeff" Wiley
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 81
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Southeastern La University, Hammond La, BA Educ, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
US Marine Corps Reserve, Cpl, 6
AFFILIATIONS
NRA, Wounded warriors, Tunnel to Towers, my church, Family Forum Louisiana, na
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Sheriff Ascension Parish Louisiana, 23
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
na
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
OTHER (1)
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Committee for a Conservative Majority Louisiana, La Assoc of Business and Industry
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Stephen Waguespack (2023)
Schexnayder PAC (2021)
Eddie Lambert (2017)
Tony Bacala (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Eddie Lambert (2017)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Edward J. Price (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
support current La Law...
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.
Neutral
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 ...
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.
Disagree
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?
there is a place for vaccinations for known communicable diseases that have a serum that has been FDA approved on the traditional tract time frame....any fast rack vaccinations ( ie Covid) should be voluntary
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
La corporate and franchise taxes should be phased out over time
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
La Health and Human Resources Department...administration bloat...
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
After evaluations occurred, the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "absolutely including completing the wall"
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
all persons who are in good standing ( clean records, no gang affiliation, terrorist list etc) and fulfill ALL immigration application requirements
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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?
18 yr old minimum......maintain the automatic weapon restriction to Federally licensees...concealed carry restrictions remain for secure facilities...schools govt buildings etc
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
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
serve citizens in areas of home land security, infrastructure..health care for those unable to afford, and fund our military
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?
Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
see endorsement by La Conservative Majority and LABI. all my campaign literature including video commercial ads which proclaim and affirm my conservative philosophy ..
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 christian believer unafraid to assert my beliefs, I am a family man, married for 50 years. I have devoted my entire working life to serving others professionally ....my legislative priorities are.... revisiting laws that are not working in dealing with the habitually violent criminal, supporting childhood education age 3 +, and taking a firm stance on reforming DOT and how the road prioritizations are handled ...it is an insult to the taxpayer on how this process is handled
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.
Neutral
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 an almighty God who created heaven and earth who gave us his son and our Savior, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross so that born again believers would have everlasting life.....God Family Country...
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
More scrutiny on the mail in ballots and 15 yr voter roll purge
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
this is largely a liberal media and left wing groups myth.....while racism remains a real societal issue in America, I fail to see that it rises to the level of 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
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