Cathy S. Banks
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cathy S. Banks
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
Board of Education (BESE), Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Life Christian University, Lutz, Doctorate
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Living Word Christian Center, C0-Pastor, Christian Women in Media
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Mike Francis
Mary "Sister" Fontenot
Calcasieu Republican Parish Executive Committee
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Calcasieu Parish Executive Committee
Mary Fontenot
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Agree
This should be a parental decision
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life or death situation
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Neutral
What is your position on government funding of public education from Pre-K through college?
Government funding of public education is needed from Pre-K through 12th grade only.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
Strongly Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Disagree
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
Every state should mandate K-12 standardized tests and the use of teaching software which aligns with Common Core standards.
Strongly Disagree
Parents are the ultimate authority in their child’s education and should be able to freely pursue whatever educational options they deem best for their child.
Strongly Agree
Before students are taught courses such as Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) or Social Emotional Learning (SEL), they must opt-in with written parental permission.
Strongly Agree
I support the teaching of curricula (such as the 1619 Project, No Place for Hate, Second Step, etc.) that emphasizes slavery and racism as the foundation of American history.
Disagree
The loss of local control in education is too high a price to pay in exchange for federal dollars.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support allowing public high school students to participate in athletic competition based on the gender with which they identify instead of biological sex.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and I believe that the Bible is the Word of God.
No healthcare diagnosis or treatment, whether mental, reproductive, or otherwise, should be given to a child without first receiving written consent from the parent.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
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).
Dr.CathyBanks 4bese
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 books have had the most profound impact on your view of life?
The Bible
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I have been pastoring for over 20 years and have been an Education Advocate for over 6 years.
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Republican Primary 2014 Republican Primary 2016 Republican Primary 2018 Republican Primary 2020 Republican Primary
2ND AMENDMENT
Teachers who are licensed to carry should be allowed to carry guns at school.
Disagree
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support mandatory vaccinations for children attending public school?
No
I support mask mandates.
Neutral
