Brandon Ivey

Republican | Louisiana

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Brandon Ivey


Party

Republican


Election Year

2023


Election

Primary


Race

State Rep., Dist 65


Incumbent

No


Links

Brandon Ivey websites FacebookLinkedIn

EDUCATION

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WORK & MILITARY

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AFFILIATIONS

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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

OTHER INFORMATION

Brandon Ivey signed the Term Limits pledge

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

None

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?

Eliminate State income tax and get corporate taxes in line with Texas and Florida

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Medicaid, and all other departments should have to justify their expenses.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

I believe in the tops program for partially state funded scholarship based on individual merits of the high school student.


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


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 and D. The number of people on medicaid should be drastically reduced and only be used as a safety net for those truly in need.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

never


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?

people that are educated and can contribute to sectors of the economy that we need their talent.


EDUCATION

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

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

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 have been a born again Christian since I was 5 years old. I have intentionally served God my entire life. I have spent two years as an intern for a national youth organization and two years as a children's pastor. I have read the Bible cover to cover many times and live daily by Biblical principals.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

mail in ballot reduced for those out of town or with medical reasons. Everyone else should be able to vote in person and get a receipt of how they voted.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

racism in the "traditional sense" whites vs. minorities is not a threat. The lefts sensationalism and lies stoking racial tensions could be.


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


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

the purpose of the government is to provide for the safety and well being of the public, provide for infrastructure and generally speaking, allow people to reach their potential thorough their own efforts and hard work.

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

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

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 problem solver and a consensus builder. I use wisdom and am selfless in making decisions. I genuinely care about people.


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

I do not support redirecting funds, but believe their is a huge need for mental health care.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

none. I believe in constitutional carry.

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

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