Randy Bush
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Randy Bush
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 37
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, B.A., Masters, Plus 30, Undergraduate 1987, Graduate Degrees 2001-2003
WORK & MILITARY
Over 30 years as a teacher, Coach, Athletic Director. Small business owner of Southern Boyz Seasonings. Real Estate Agent passed 7 yeas and currently employed with Tangipahoa Parish Government as a Health Environmental Inspector
AFFILIATIONS
Eagle Heights Community Church, Ponchatoula Hight Football Booster Club, Ponchatoula Rec ParkNumerous fundraiser thru out our community
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Tangipahoa Parish School Board Member, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)
St. Tammany Parish Republicans
St. Tammany Republican Parish Executive Committee (RPEC)
Louisiana Freedom Caucus PAC
*Tangipahoa Republican Parish Executive Committee (Tangi RPEC)
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
State of Freedom Podcast, LACAG, Louisiana Freedom Caucus, Lots more to come
OTHER INFORMATION
Randy Bush signed the Term Limits pledge
School Board member Randy Bush interview on AN17 local news 5/3/2022. Discusses Covid, and no tolerance in the schools on misbehavior.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Moms life at risk
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Moms life at risk
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?
Obviously, the code needs to change. Most experts I have heard say do away with personal tax and use a flat sales tax formula
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Obviously, the code needs to change. Most experts I have heard say do away with personal tax and use a flat sales tax formula
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
First, change the constitution so everything can be discussed
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
First, change the constitution so everything can be discussed
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "Strongly Disagree".
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
iVoterGuide Notes:
After the voter guide was published the candidate expressed that his preferred response to this question should be "Strongly Disagree".
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never
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?
Never
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
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?
I’m thinking no one but I’m sure there are certain situations that would be ok
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’m thinking no one but I’m sure there are certain situations that would be ok
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
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
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 support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Christian bible follower. I have read thru the Bible 13 times in 10 years. Daily bible reading and daily prayer are the only ways I survive
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.
Christian bible follower. I have read thru the Bible 13 times in 10 years. Daily bible reading and daily prayer are the only ways I survive
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Add other places to vote. Make voting more convenient. Possible paper ballots
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Add other places to vote. Make voting more convenient. Possible paper ballots
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think racism exists but not a security threat
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I think racism exists but not a security threat
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.
B
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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.
B
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?
To offer some services but let the people make decisions
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To offer some services but let the people make decisions
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Visit my FB page and you will learn everything about me
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
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
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Visit my FB page and you will learn everything about me
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will never back down from my Christian families conservative values. No matter if I’m the only one
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 will never back down from my Christian families conservative values. No matter if I’m the only one
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
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?
Mentally ill people should not own guns
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?
Mentally ill people should not own guns
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
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
