2023 Louisiana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage


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Abortion     Buddy Roemer: Vetoed abortion bill because no exception for rape & incest.     Mitch Landrieu: Opposed anti-abortion measure including criminal prosecution.     Shawn Wilson: Personally opposes but won't impose his beliefs on others.     Jeff Landry: A fearless champion for Louisiana's right-to-life laws.     John Schroder: Opposes state ballot initiative to override abortion ban.     Sharon Hewitt: A leader in passing the state's strict abortion ban.     Shawn Wilson: Study impact of abortion laws on our medical schools.

Budget & Economy     Shawn Wilson: Made the largest infrastructure investment in state history.     John Schroder: State government should operate based on what it can afford.     Sharon Hewitt: One of the best ways to ignite the economy is build things.     Shawn Wilson: Fully fund "Insure Louisiana Incentive Fund" .

Civil Rights     Mitch Landrieu: First Louisiana big city mayor to support same-sex marriage.     Jeff Landry: Supports Supreme Court case over firing of LGBTQ employees .     John Schroder: If legislature approves anti-LGBTQ laws, he would sign them.     Sharon Hewitt: Supported the state's version of the Don't Say Gay bill.     Shawn Wilson: Supported veto of state's Don't Say Gay bill.

Corporations     Jeff Landry: Will work to hold predatory insurance companies accountable.     John Schroder: Against financial firms investing on governance strategies.

Crime     Jeff Landry: Real leaders need to step in against mayors & "woke" DA's.     John Schroder: Close loopholes that allow violent criminals to walk free.     Sharon Hewitt: Establish Truth in Sentencing task force to clarify process.     Shawn Wilson: Continue common-sense reforms that reduce crime & recidivism.

Drugs     Jeff Landry: Allows recommending marijuana via telemedicine visit.     Sharon Hewitt: Greatly increase the penalties for fentanyl dealers .     Sharon Hewitt: Received F from Marijuana Policy Project, against legalizing.     Shawn Wilson: Act urgently to deal with out-of-control opioid addiction.

Education     Jeff Landry: Throwing more money at a broken system is not the answer.     John Schroder: Reform public education to ensure control is at local level.     Sharon Hewitt: Curriculum should focus on education not indoctrination.     Shawn Wilson: Expand access to high-quality early care and education.

Energy & Oil     Jeff Landry: Fighting to unleash Louisiana's oil and gas production.     John Schroder: Allow oil and gas sectors to lead the energy transformation.     Sharon Hewitt: Support traditional fossil fuels while diversifying energy.     Shawn Wilson: Louisiana can become the supply chain for renewable energy .

Government Reform     Jeff Landry: Over-regulation imposes hefty costs upon small businesses.     Jeff Landry: It is not the government's job to entice people to vote.     John Schroder: Remove regulatory barriers keeping businesses from growing.     John Schroder: Demand transparency in all government activity.     Sharon Hewitt: We need LESS government in our lives, not more.     Sharon Hewitt: Led discriminatory Congressional redistricting effort.

Gun Control     Shawn Wilson: Gun owner, favor s universal background checks .     Jeff Landry: Tireless advocate for our constitutional right to bear arms.     John Schroder: Will only do business with banks that support gun rights.     Sharon Hewitt: I support the right of citizens to carry a concealed gun.

Health Care     Jeff Landry: Fought mandatory COVID vaccines for schoolchildren.     John Schroder: Would not commit to retaining expanded Medicaid coverage.     Sharon Hewitt: Can't pay for Medicaid for those not meeting requirements.     Shawn Wilson: Preserve Medicaid expansion; strengthen Medicaid services.

Immigration     Mitch Landrieu: Backs police policy of not questioning immigration status.     Jeff Landry: Biden prioritizes non-citizens over American citizens.

Jobs     Shawn Wilson: Urged staying committed to diversity, equity, inclusion.

Principles & Values     Mitch Landrieu: Called for removal of Confederate monuments in Louisiana.     Shawn Wilson: A man of faith: served as tither and church trustee.     Jeff Landry: High time for the Biden Administration to put America first.     Jeff Landry: We are winning and we will get God back into this country.     Sharon Hewitt: Together I know that we can put Louisiana first!

Tax Reform     Jeff Landry: Your family should keep more of your hard-earned money.     John Schroder: Reduce high state tax rates, return more cash to Louisianans.     Sharon Hewitt: Simplify tax system on the way to zero state income tax.     Shawn Wilson: Expand refundable child and early childhood tax credits.

Technology     Mitch Landrieu: Biden's senior advisor to coordinate infrastructure law.     Jeff Landry: Inability to access the internet is a growing problem.

Click for quotations from other sources by: Buddy Roemer Republican (Former LA Governor) Jeff Landry Louisiana Republican Gubernatorial Challenger John Schroder Louisiana Republican Gubernatorial Challenger Mitch Landrieu Louisiana Potential 2023 candidate for governor Sharon Hewitt Louisiana Republican Gubernatorial Challenger Shawn Wilson Louisiana Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger

The above quotations are from 2023 Louisiana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage. Next election 2023; contenders:
LA 2023 Gubernatorial debate: Incumbent John Bel Edwards(D,term-limited)
vs.Biden Adviser Cedric Richmond(? D)
vs.former Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu(? D)
vs.Senator John Neely Kennedy(? R)
vs.Senator Bill Cassidy(? R)
Past gubernatorial races:
2019 Louisiana gubernatorial debate:
John Bel Edwards(D)
vs.Ralph Abraham(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2015 Louisiana Gubernatorial debates:
House Minority Leader John Bel Edwards (D, won)
Senator David Vitter (R, lost runoff)
Secretary of State Jay Dardenne (R, lost Oct. 2015 primary)