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Les Farnum
Les Farnum (Republican Party) is a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 33. He assumed office on January 13, 2020. His current term ends on January 10, 2028.
Farnum (Republican Party) won re-election to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 33 outright in the primary on October 14, 2023, after the primary and general election were canceled.
Farnum was a candidate who sought election to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 33. Farnum lost the primary on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Farnum was assigned to the following committees:
- House and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Joint Capital Outlay Committee
2021-2022
Farnum was assigned to the following committees:
- House and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Joint Capital Outlay Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2023
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
The primary election was canceled. Les Farnum (R) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Farnum in this election.
2019
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2019
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 Louisiana House of Representatives District 33
Les Farnum won election outright against incumbent Stuart Moss in the primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 33 on October 12, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Les Farnum (R)  | 56.4 | 6,208 |
 | Stuart Moss (R) | 43.6 | 4,793 | |
| Total votes: 11,001 | |||
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2018
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
Special nonpartisan primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 33
Stuart Moss won election outright against Les Farnum and Teri Johnson in the special primary for Louisiana House of Representatives District 33 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stuart Moss (R) | 54.0 | 6,795 |
| Les Farnum (D) | 38.8 | 4,883 | |
| Teri Johnson (D) | 7.2 | 912 | ||
| Total votes: 12,590 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Les Farnum did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Les Farnum completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Farnum's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Budget Infrastructure project funding Lowering Taxes
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Our state budget is in need of major changes to make it more relevant to 21st Century. We have far too many protected areas in our budget that make it difficult to balance when revenues are not there.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Moral principals and ethical behavior are two of the most important values that anyone could posses especially elected officials.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have always tried to do what is right for the stakeholders involved. I have always tried to put doing the right thing ahead of getting re-elected.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Show compassion to your constituents. Stay in contact with the people that put you in office. Keep an open mind in discussions and make good solid decisions based on facts.
What legacy would you like to leave?
The citizens of this country have little faith that an elected person could ever do what is right for this country or state. I would like to change the public perception of how an elected person behaves in office and make a true difference in the quality of life for constituents.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
Man walking on the moon. I was 12 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Besides cutting grass, I worked at a full service gas station when I was just 15. I was the only person there most of the time for the entire summer.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
4th of July. I love summertime and the festivities associated with the birth of our country are always exciting.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
Backyard, gives me time to relax and think clearly.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Take it Easy by the Eagles
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Finding time for myself. I have always been a volunteer for Church, Family, Friends
Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
By nature of the difference in the numbers in each chamber, the House is more difficult to gather consensus on items.
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
Absolutely, I have 12 years of experience at a very high level of local government. I also believe that there is a need for your personal occupational experience to be a factor as well. I have over 40 years of engineering/management experience in problem solving and budget management.
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
Budget Reform
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
To truly listen to each other and come to decisions based on the desires of the citizens
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
Yes, they need to know you as a person to get a better feel as to how you really think. These relationships are a 2 way street and the more you can know about your colleagues, the quicker everyone is to trust one another.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
Legislative Committee assigned for oversight of legal teams versed in redistricting.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
Yes, not sure what roll.
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Ronnie Johns
Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?
No
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Make decisions based on facts and not emotions and to do what is right for the citizens of Louisiana every day of the week. Is there anything you would like to add? I have had a service heart for many years. Some as elected and many as a volunteer. I want to make sure that people never regret having voted for me.[1] |
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| —Les Farnum[2] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 11 to June 3. Special sessions were convened from January 15, 2024 to January 23, 2024; February 19, 2024 to February 29, 2024; and November 6, 2024 to November 25, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 10 to June 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 14 to June 6.
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2021
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In 2021, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from April 12 to June 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the Louisiana State Legislature was in session from March 9 to June 1. The session was suspended from March 31 through May 4. A special session convened from June 1 to June 30 and from September 28 to October 23.
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See also
2023 Elections
- Louisiana House of Representatives
- Louisiana House of Representatives District 33
- Louisiana state legislative special elections, 2018
- Louisiana State Legislature
External links
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Officeholder Louisiana House of Representatives District 33 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Stuart Moss (R) |
Louisiana House of Representatives District 33 2020-Present |
Succeeded by - |
