
Shawn Jones
Republican | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shawn Jones
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist 76
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Pearl River High School, Pearl River LA, High school diploma, 1994
Delgado Community College, Slidell LA, None, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
AT&T, Digital Technician, 2000 - present
AFFILIATIONS
Toys for Tots, Contributor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Communication Workers of America (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The only circumstance would be if the mother could lose her life but the doctor should try to save both the mother and the child
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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I believe there should be a fair tax that every citizen and business should pay
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Aid to foreign countries. I believe we need to take care of our own citizens.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
I do not believe that churches should be closed by government unless the church is involved in breaking the law of the land somehow
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.
B
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
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.
Neutral
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe anyone can immigrate to the United States as long as it is done legally
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Disagree
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
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 am a Christian that believes that God will one day come back for his people.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
None
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No because I believe all people no matter their race will be able to get along in this country. The media needs to stop advertising that we have a racism problem in this county
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.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve as the administrators of the constitution.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Voting record
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?
Quality education for all Diverse career paths i.e traditional college or a technical college route A livable wage for working people Affordable Healthcare for everyone
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I believe we need to support our law enforcement officers as long as they are not breaking departmental policy
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
Although I believe that mental health is a huge problem, I do not believe we should be taking funds from our police departments. The funds should come from some other source to help with mental health
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be no restrictions on gun ownership
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
Children should be protected from sexualization on the internet, in public schools, and in the public libraries
Agree
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