Christy Lynch

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Christy Lynch completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lynch's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading-bio-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy passion for community fuels my drive to run for office. Too often government overreaches into our communities without voter approval. Too often we are not told the entire plan when candidates ask for our vote. My mission is to never break faith with the citizens of this district and provide the means for communities to push back against governmental overreach and inefficiency. \r\n<p>Government should be from the bottom up not the top down. \r\n</p><p>I have been an accounting professor for the last 14 years at universities and community colleges. I know our people can succeed. \r\n</p><p>Before becoming a professor, I was an executive and auditor as a CPA (now inactive) as well as a certified fraud examiner (also inactive). \r\n</p>\nI have witnessed diligence, excellence, and integrity provide avenues for success for people and companies. I apply these principles to my life each day.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading-key-message-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We are on the verge of a Louisiana Renaissance, and I want to be a part of seeing our economy and opportunities grow for each citizen in this district. Louisiana now has a new Department of Economic Development. I will work closely with this department and our trade schools/community colleges as well as universities to see Louisiana prosper and join its place in the southern economic revival.</li><li>We must close our border to illegal immigration. Citizens have a right to know who lives among them, and if any criminals have entered our country. Our jobs should be available first to citizens who are funding and sustaining illegal immigration.</li><li>It is not fair for our citizens who have invested so much in tax dollars to be vulnerable to any criminal element. We must protect our citizens and our police from repeat offenders. Our courts must protect our citizens.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading1-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEnding taxation on Social Security recipients. <br/>\n<p>Ending inflation by controlling governmental overspending.<br/>\r\nMaking Louisiana energy dominant.<br/>\r\nBringing manufacturing jobs to Louisiana.<br/>\r\nNo sexual conversations with students in K-12.<br/>\r\nSecure our elections by requiring proof of citizenship.<br/>\r\nNo men in women’s spaces.<br/>\n</p>\nCriminal penalties for those who do not provide healthcare to babies that survive abortion.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading2-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThomas Sowell and Clarence Thomas. Independent of thought.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading3-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI have enjoyed reading Shattered Consensus by James Piereson\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading4-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tDiligence, excellence, and integrity as well as an ability to research and tackle hard issues. Additionally, a candidate must always have a logical reason for any vote or stance. We should always know the sentiments of our voters and vote accordingly.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading5-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLevel headed. Strong advocate for citizens. Independent.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading6-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTo perform research and hold the line on difficult votes based upon the mandate of voters in their district.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading7-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI served the people of Louisiana faithfully and well.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading8-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe assassination of John F Kennedy. I was eight years old. Mississippi Freedom Rider deaths. I was nine years old.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading9-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOn the sandwich production line for vending machines.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading10-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Well-written and speaks to loyalty.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading11-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAtticus Finch\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading12-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNew Wine by Hillsongs\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading13-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIt is the people's house. I enjoy serving on our state's central committee and have gotten to know representatives from each of the parishes in the footprint. I have consistently enjoyed meeting the citizens of each parish. The house is unique because we interact with citizens constantly.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading14-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tYes and no. I intend to reach out to fellow representative to learn but an outsider's perspective given my experience in business can be beneficial as well.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading15-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOverspending by the federal government leading to inflation. Overreach by the federal government. A secure border and sensible immigration.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading16-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tActually, no. I think it should be four years and may be staggered with two years in between. Experience is important.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading17-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTerm limits are great. In my opinion, they should be staggered so the state does not lose experience and new representatives will have valuable mentoring from seasoned representatives.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading18-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBurgess Owens and Thomas Massie\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading19-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tBoth sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI have heard so many stories of people who pushed back against governmental overreach who came together despite party to achieve a common goal.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading20-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThere was no sin the Acadian Garden of Eden. Adam and Eva fed the apple to the snake and then ate the snake.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading21-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tCompromise is necessary in any human endeavor as long as integrity is not breached. Marriages are full of compromise as well as friendships. Government has a series of intersecting, mutual interests which can be served. I will not break faith with the people of Louisiana. What I say I will do. I will do.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading22-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tThe Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNegotiation is mother's milk to sound spending. All spending should be indexed to benchmarks and re-examined if benchmarks are not met. Sound business practices can inform governmental decisions. An agency should be encouraged to solve a problem not perpetuate a a problem to remain in existence.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading23-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAlways and legitimately.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading24-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tLAGOP and the Republican Executive Committees of Ascension, Iberville, Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard. Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming. Congressional District 6 Candidate Elbert Guillory.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading25-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat committees interest you?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAny and all related to spending and immigration.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-253013-2024-09-23\" id=\"heading26-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse26-253013-2024-09-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse26-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading26-253013-2024-09-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse26-253013-2024-09-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a Certified Fraud Examiner (inactive) and a prior professor of Governmental Accounting, financial transparency is of the utmost importance especially for those departments who have traditionally made accounting errors and have not been able given a clean bill of health by the Governmental Accounting Office.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nChristy Lynch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lynch's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My passion for community fuels my drive to run for office. Too often government overreaches into our communities without voter approval. Too often we are not told the entire plan when candidates ask for our vote. My mission is to never break faith with the citizens of this district and provide the means for communities to push back against governmental overreach and inefficiency. Government should be from the bottom up not the top down. I have been an accounting professor for the last 14 years at universities and community colleges. I know our people can succeed. Before becoming a professor, I was an executive and auditor as a CPA (now inactive) as well as a certified fraud examiner (also inactive). I have witnessed diligence, excellence, and integrity provide avenues for success for people and companies. I apply these principles to my life each day. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? We are on the verge of a Louisiana Renaissance, and I want to be a part of seeing our economy and opportunities grow for each citizen in this district. Louisiana now has a new Department of Economic Development. I will work closely with this department and our trade schools/community colleges as well as universities to see Louisiana prosper and join its place in the southern economic revival. We must close our border to illegal immigration. Citizens have a right to know who lives among them, and if any criminals have entered our country. Our jobs should be available first to citizens who are funding and sustaining illegal immigration. It is not fair for our citizens who have invested so much in tax dollars to be vulnerable to any criminal element. We must protect our citizens and our police from repeat offenders. Our courts must protect our citizens. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Ending taxation on Social Security recipients. Ending inflation by controlling governmental overspending. Making Louisiana energy dominant. Bringing manufacturing jobs to Louisiana. No sexual conversations with students in K-12. Secure our elections by requiring proof of citizenship. No men in women’s spaces. Criminal penalties for those who do not provide healthcare to babies that survive abortion. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Thomas Sowell and Clarence Thomas. Independent of thought. Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? I have enjoyed reading Shattered Consensus by James Piereson What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Diligence, excellence, and integrity as well as an ability to research and tackle hard issues. Additionally, a candidate must always have a logical reason for any vote or stance. We should always know the sentiments of our voters and vote accordingly. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Level headed. Strong advocate for citizens. Independent. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To perform research and hold the line on difficult votes based upon the mandate of voters in their district. What legacy would you like to leave? I served the people of Louisiana faithfully and well. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The assassination of John F Kennedy. I was eight years old. Mississippi Freedom Rider deaths. I was nine years old. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? On the sandwich production line for vending machines. What is your favorite book? Why? Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Well-written and speaks to loyalty. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Atticus Finch What was the last song that got stuck in your head? New Wine by Hillsongs What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution? It is the people's house. I enjoy serving on our state's central committee and have gotten to know representatives from each of the parishes in the footprint. I have consistently enjoyed meeting the citizens of each parish. The house is unique because we interact with citizens constantly. Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics? Yes and no. I intend to reach out to fellow representative to learn but an outsider's perspective given my experience in business can be beneficial as well. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Overspending by the federal government leading to inflation. Overreach by the federal government. A secure border and sensible immigration. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? Actually, no. I think it should be four years and may be staggered with two years in between. Experience is important. What are your thoughts on term limits? Term limits are great. In my opinion, they should be staggered so the state does not lose experience and new representatives will have valuable mentoring from seasoned representatives. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? Burgess Owens and Thomas Massie Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful? I have heard so many stories of people who pushed back against governmental overreach who came together despite party to achieve a common goal. Tell us your favorite joke. There was no sin the Acadian Garden of Eden. Adam and Eva fed the apple to the snake and then ate the snake. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? Compromise is necessary in any human endeavor as long as integrity is not breached. Marriages are full of compromise as well as friendships. Government has a series of intersecting, mutual interests which can be served. I will not break faith with the people of Louisiana. What I say I will do. I will do. The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected? Negotiation is mother's milk to sound spending. All spending should be indexed to benchmarks and re-examined if benchmarks are not met. Sound business practices can inform governmental decisions. An agency should be encouraged to solve a problem not perpetuate a a problem to remain in existence. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? Always and legitimately. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? LAGOP and the Republican Executive Committees of Ascension, Iberville, Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard. Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming. Congressional District 6 Candidate Elbert Guillory. What committees interest you? Any and all related to spending and immigration. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? As a Certified Fraud Examiner (inactive) and a prior professor of Governmental Accounting, financial transparency is of the utmost importance especially for those departments who have traditionally made accounting errors and have not been able given a clean bill of health by the Governmental Accounting Office.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Lynch’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Crime</b>\n</p><p>I will work diligently with Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill to ensure our policing and prosecution protect our citizens. They have paid far too much into a system that fails them.\n</p><p><b>Deport illegal aliens who are criminals.</b>\n</p><p>I believe firmly in our Second Amendment rights and know that America will not be America without our Second Amendment.\n</p><p><b>Federal Overreach and Spending</b>\n</p><p>I will never forget that Congress spends YOUR money.\nEnd Federal Overreach! People yearn for freedom–for opportunity to be what they were meant to be. Let people realize their God-Given Potential.\nClose the Border. Our citizens deserve to know who lives among them.\nCurrent and former US Presidents should always have Secret Service Protection.\nAny funding to a foreign government should always have pristine governmental oversight preferably through a loan.\nWe must reduce inflation by reducing governmental spending. If a governmental bureaucracy is not living up to its promise, it should be reviewed for viability.\nThe government is not a neutral body with an inherently benign character best suited to allocate money.\nEnd inflation. Our citizens should keep as much of the money they earn as possible. We trust our citizens to pay taxes. We should spend their money. Citizens first. Only when our citizens are safe and financially secure should we extend their money to others.\nMake Louisiana and America the dominant energy producers. Supporting the Petro-Chemical industry does not mean we cannot have clean air. Louisiana natural gas!\n</p><p><b>Citizen Economic Independence</b>\n</p><p>Bring back manufacturing jobs to America\nEconomic development to foster citizen independence. I will work with our trade schools and community colleges and the newly formed Louisiana Department of Economic Development. I have taught in our universities and colleges for years. Our students are capable. Our citizens are capable. We should unleash the potential of our populace.\nNo tax on tips.\nAdhere to the Supreme Court ruling on student loans.\n</p><p><b>Seniors and Children</b>\n</p><p>End taxing social security for our seniors. Workers paid taxes on wages while working. Employers paid taxes on wages. Our seniors should not pay taxes on the social security benefits they are receiving.\nEliminate the Social Security penalty for government retirees like teachers, police, firefighters, state workers, and their spouses. House Resolution 82.\nProtect Social Security and Medicare–no cuts.\nNo sexualized conversations with our children. No mutilation of our children’s bodies.\nSchool Choice for our children\n</p><p><b>Protect Women’s Rights</b>\n</p><p>No men in spaces meant for women.\nAsk me! I know what a woman is.\n</p><p><b>Men’s Rights</b>\n</p><p>Don’t cancel our men.\nLet us focus on Diligence, Excellence, and Integrity to drive social change and the economy and nothing else.\nElections\n</p><p><b>Secure our elections.</b>\n</p><p>Require proof of citizenship for all voters. Paper ballots as evidence of voter intent.\n<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Christy Lynch’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Lynch’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Crime I will work diligently with Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill to ensure our policing and prosecution protect our citizens. They have paid far too much into a system that fails them. Deport illegal aliens who are criminals. I believe firmly in our Second Amendment rights and know that America will not be America without our Second Amendment. Federal Overreach and Spending I will never forget that Congress spends YOUR money.\nEnd Federal Overreach! People yearn for freedom–for opportunity to be what they were meant to be. Let people realize their God-Given Potential.\nClose the Border. Our citizens deserve to know who lives among them.\nCurrent and former US Presidents should always have Secret Service Protection.\nAny funding to a foreign government should always have pristine governmental oversight preferably through a loan.\nWe must reduce inflation by reducing governmental spending. If a governmental bureaucracy is not living up to its promise, it should be reviewed for viability.\nThe government is not a neutral body with an inherently benign character best suited to allocate money.\nEnd inflation. Our citizens should keep as much of the money they earn as possible. We trust our citizens to pay taxes. We should spend their money. Citizens first. Only when our citizens are safe and financially secure should we extend their money to others.\nMake Louisiana and America the dominant energy producers. Supporting the Petro-Chemical industry does not mean we cannot have clean air. Louisiana natural gas! Citizen Economic Independence Bring back manufacturing jobs to America\nEconomic development to foster citizen independence. I will work with our trade schools and community colleges and the newly formed Louisiana Department of Economic Development. I have taught in our universities and colleges for years. Our students are capable. Our citizens are capable. We should unleash the potential of our populace.\nNo tax on tips.\nAdhere to the Supreme Court ruling on student loans. Seniors and Children End taxing social security for our seniors. Workers paid taxes on wages while working. Employers paid taxes on wages. Our seniors should not pay taxes on the social security benefits they are receiving.\nEliminate the Social Security penalty for government retirees like teachers, police, firefighters, state workers, and their spouses. House Resolution 82.\nProtect Social Security and Medicare–no cuts.\nNo sexualized conversations with our children. No mutilation of our children’s bodies.\nSchool Choice for our children Protect Women’s Rights No men in spaces meant for women.\nAsk me! I know what a woman is. Men’s Rights Don’t cancel our men.\nLet us focus on Diligence, Excellence, and Integrity to drive social change and the economy and nothing else.\nElections Secure our elections. Require proof of citizenship for all voters. Paper ballots as evidence of voter intent. [3] ” —Christy Lynch’s campaign website (2024) [4]"}]