Jessica Domangue
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jessica Domangue
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
General (Runoff)
Race
State Rep., Dist 53
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Master of Social Work, 2010
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, Bachelor of Science, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Houma Republican Women, past president, Louisiana Federation of Republican Women
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Terrebonne Parish Council, District 5, 2019-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (6)
Louisiana Committee for a Conservative Majority
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Louisiana
Louisiana Republican Party (GOP)
Louisiana Freedom Caucus PAC
Louisiana Right to Life
OTHER (3)
Louisiana Motor Transport Association
Louisiana Home Builders Association LHBA
ABC New Orleans/Bayou Chapter
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
National Federation of Independent Business
Louisiana Freedom Caucus
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
"Mike" Bayham (2023)
Beth Billings Beth Anne Billings (2021)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
LA Committee for a Conservative Majority PAC (2023)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Stand for Children (2023)
OTHER INFORMATION
Jessica Domangue signed the Term Limits pledge
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is in danger and non-viable pregnancies
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
When the life of the mother is in danger and non-viable pregnancies
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
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?
Support legislation to simplify our complex tax code
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Support legislation to simplify our complex tax code
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reforming higher education
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Reforming higher education
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly 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 stay out of church
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should stay out of church
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?
The long-standing immunization schedule for infants/children as a requirement for schools is fine. However, additional mandates for other vaccinations such as flu and covid are not necessary and should never be mandated.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The long-standing immunization schedule for infants/children as a requirement for schools is fine. However, additional mandates for other vaccinations such as flu and covid are not necessary and should never be mandated.
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
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?
I am not running for a federal office... we can only control what we can on a state level. I believe we must do everything possible as a state government to prevent local governments from enacting sanctuary city policies.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I am not running for a federal office... we can only control what we can on a state level. I believe we must do everything possible as a state government to prevent local governments from enacting sanctuary city policies.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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.
Neutral
I believe every church should have the right to choose their own definition of marriage. Some denominations have chosen to accept same-sex marriages in light of federal legalization, and I do not believe we should infringe upon their right to do so.
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 believe every church should have the right to choose their own definition of marriage. Some denominations have chosen to accept same-sex marriages in light of federal legalization, and I do not believe we should infringe upon their right to do so.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic. I was married in the Catholic church and both of my children attend Catholic school.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic. I was married in the Catholic church and both of my children attend Catholic school.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Legislation to clean up voter rolls
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Legislation to clean up voter rolls
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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?
I would imagine that racism does play a role in some domestic security problems. However, the current Biden narrative that "white nationalism" is the greatest threat the country faces is flat-out false.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I would imagine that racism does play a role in some domestic security problems. However, the current Biden narrative that "white nationalism" is the greatest threat the country faces is flat-out false.
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
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
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?
Limited government with checks and balances, empowering the citizens it represents
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Limited government with checks and balances, empowering the citizens it represents
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
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).
As councilwoman, I created a resolution, against the wishes of parish administration, in September 2020 standing up for small business against Governor Edwards terrible Covid reopening plan: https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2020/09/09/terrebonne-officials-ask-governor-move-into-phase-3/5759910002/
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
As councilwoman, I created a resolution, against the wishes of parish administration, in September 2020 standing up for small business against Governor Edwards terrible Covid reopening plan: https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2020/09/09/terrebonne-officials-ask-governor-move-into-phase-3/5759910002/
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?
Addressing the homeowners insurance crisis is the top priority for residents of Terrebonne Parish
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Addressing the homeowners insurance crisis is the top priority for residents of Terrebonne Parish
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.
Strongly Disagree
I strongly support expanding mental health resources, but NOT by defunding the police
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I strongly support expanding mental health resources, but NOT by defunding the police
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None that infringe upon the second amendment
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None that infringe upon the second amendment
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.
Neutral
Gambling should be limited to existing forms and should not be de-regulated or expanded.
Neutral
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Strongly Agree
