Brandon LeLeux

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Brandon LeLeux

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 3, 2020

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Birthplace

Lake Charles, La.

Profession

Restaurant manager

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Brandon LeLeux (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the primary on November 3, 2020.

LeLeux completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brandon LeLeux was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He pursued an associate degree at Louisiana State University. LeLeux's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur and the manager of Southern Spice Restaurant in Moss Bluff, Louisiana.

Elections

2020

See also: Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 3

Incumbent Clay Higgins won election outright against Braylon Harris, Rob Anderson, and Brandon LeLeux in the primary for U.S. House Louisiana District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Clay Higgins (R)	67.8	230,480
		Braylon Harris (D)	17.9	60,852
		Rob Anderson (D)	11.6	39,423
		Brandon LeLeux (L)	2.8	9,365

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 340,120
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Verone Thomas (D)

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brandon LeLeux completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by LeLeux's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am the only truly pro liberty candidate on the ballot and I will fight for all the individuals in our district to take our rights back. I have lived in SWLA for almost my entire life and run a business here. I am familiar with the needs and concerns of those in our area. I am no-compromise and will actually work for the people. Let's break the cycle of the status quo and bring integrity to our political offices together.

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?

• I will reduce wasteful spending and work to reduce and eliminate as much of the tax payer burden as I can.
• I will fight to end prosecution of victimless crimes and remove legislation that allows imprisonment of adults for making their own choices about what goes into their body.
• I am a no compromise supporter of the second amendment. You're rights to self-defense are inalienable. Period.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I will work to maintain all of my key areas mentioned and I have a passion for working on education reform. As a father and seeing the inner working of the public school system, I have seen first hand the failings that it has built into it. We are not turning out self-guided, curious adults who want to learn.

Teachers and administrators are not allowed to be as effective as they would like to be, as they are weighed down with requirements and regulations. We must return autonomy to the communities, schools, teachers, and parents by first abolishing the department of education. Local areas are far more knowledgeable about the education they want or need for their children.

I will be your advocate in the government continually battling to reduce the burden of government interference in your life. I am passionate about allowing each individual to live the life they see as best for them.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

As many libertarians, Ron Paul is a never ending source of inspiration. I was fortunate enough to meet him and he was one of the kindest people imaginable.

I also greatly look up to my parents for their hard work, dedication, and generosity. They fought hard to get where they are.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Human Action by Ludwig Von Mises and Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Being principled toward liberty. That's as simple as it gets, but too many waiver for convenience.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am completely principled and will not vote to expand government anymore. I have a rich understanding of the philosophy and thought of liberty.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the citizens to their fullest extent and make decisions that lead to the betterment of them through liberty.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a freer area than I came into that allows more individuals to experience the economic prosperity that more should have access to.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I have brief memories of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I was 4 years-old at the time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working in my parents' restaurant, Southern Spice. I worked there from age 15 to 18, until I moved to Baton Rouge to attend LSU.

What is your favorite book? Why?

It's hard to pick a favorite, but the Red Rising series as a whole are some of my favorites.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

MXMS - Something in the Way

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I used to struggle with being social and not always accepting responsibility for my actions. I have spent many years working to better myself as a person and have learned that accepting responsibility is the key to liberty.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The House started with a noble purpose. To represent your fellow citizens within the workings of the government. The will of the individuals is often overlooked these days for what politicians think is best. I will not work for the government, politicians, or corporations. I will be there for the citizens.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

As with any job, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, being a go getter can get you anywhere. These are the qualities I possess and I believe it is more important than experience.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

I believe the ideas of collectivism are one of the greatest problems we face. Overcoming that and returning to the ideas that founded our country, is the key. Realizing that empowering the individuals is what empowers us all.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe frequent changes of position is a positive force in the government.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe term limits are very important and all positions should have them.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ron Paul and Thomas Massie are some of the greatest representatives this country has seen in a long time. I admire their courage to stand up for what's right, even when they get flack from the political community.

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Footnotes

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Louisiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Bill Cassidy (R)

John Kennedy (R)

Representatives

District 1

Steve Scalise (R)

District 2

Troy Carter (D)

District 3

Clay Higgins (R)

District 4

Mike Johnson (R)

District 5

Julia Letlow (R)

District 6

Cleo Fields (D)

Republican Party (6)

Democratic Party (2)