Stephen Swiber
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stephen Swiber
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, BA Political Economy, 2015
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, Masters of Management in Energy, 2016
WORK & MILITARY
Diamond Services Corporation, Executive VP, 5
AFFILIATIONS
Land Trust for Louisiana, Board Member, Community Foundation of Acadiana St. Mary Parish Affiliate Board
Member, St. Mary Excel, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Louisiana Freedom Caucus PAC
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Jeff Landry (2023)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Medical futility or to save the life of the mother
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?
State taxes should be reduced across the board so that government in Louisiana can be returned to the communities and maximize local accountability. We need to simplify the tax code, and we need to repeal the "temporary" sales tax increases imposed under the current administration.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reduce pork and pet projects, make the states' government more efficient
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
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Any government restrictions of worship should be met with the strictest possible form of scrutiny under the 1st Amendment. If any other gathering is permissible, even during an emergency, worship must be allowed
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, but increased reliance on Medicaid and Medicare is causing hospitals to either close entirely or scale back their services in rural communities. We must encourage a robust private market for health insurance. We also have to act now to stop the exploding costs of healthcare. Serious reform is necessary to bring down the onerous administrative costs of healthcare and lessen the burdens placed on healthcare providers.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Employer-employee relationships are a private matter and subject to agreement by the parties involved. Governments as a whole do not possess any authority to require that individuals be vaccinated. Government-run schools should carefully consider which vaccines are necessary to protect the health and lives of children
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?
Hard-working families should be allowed to follow the legal process and come here to fill roles where workers are in shortage
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
The money should follow every child to a a school that fits
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.
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.
Agree
Government has no business interfering in the institution of marriage
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.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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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.
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I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
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ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
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Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
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