M2Q Corruption Index
The Motion to Quash (M2Q) Corruption Index collects information and data from multiple sources. This combination then produces a corruption perception score.*
Source Data
M2Q captured expert assessments of various public sector corruption practices. At length, this includes bribery and misuse of public funds. Additionally, it involves abuse of public office for personal gain, nepotism in civil service, and state capture.Â
Then, M2Q scrupulously took into account 3 different assessments from 22 political candidates in Jefferson Parish. Half are unopposed.
Corruption Perception Overview
Generally, the average corruption perception score for Jefferson Parish candidates is C (71%). Overall, fourteen candidates scored A, four candidates scored F, and two scored D. Only one scored B and only one scored C.Â
The M2Q corruption perception score is a powerful representation of the stand against corruption in Jefferson Parish. It helpfully serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and honesty in our political system.
Additionally, the scorecards offer precise and reliable judgment of campaign finance abuse. They give sound judgment particularly for those interested in elections and the stand against corruption.
*Includes contributions from gaming interests, pharmaceuticals, conflicts, or any entity that has received federal money in the form of contracts, grants, loans, or other financial assistance. Candidates are not penalized for funding their own campaigns.
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| Jefferson Parish 2025 | ||
| Candidate Average | C | 71% |
| Timothy Kerner Jr | F | 53% |
| Andrea Manuel | A | 100% |
| Ricky Templet | D | 60% |
| Belinda Constant | F | 47% |
| Robert E. Billiot Sr | C | 70% |
| Brett Lawson | F | 53% |
| Dwayne Munch | F | 53% |
| Wayne Rau | A | 100% |
| Rudy Smith | A | 93% |
| Maggie Campbell | A | 100% |
| Jason LeBlanc | A | 100% |
| Johnny Shaddinger | A | 93% |
| Mike Hinyub | D | 67% |
| Tim Matherne | A | 100% |
| Johnny Nobles Jr | A | 93% |
| Mark Miller | B | 87% |
| Lisa Valence | A | 100% |
| Bobby Black | A | 100% |
| Randy Carr | A | 93% |
| Bobby Utley | A | 93% |
| Bobby Bonvillian | A | 100% |
| Larry Warino | A | 97% |
Campaign finance reports were obtained from the Louisiana Ethics Board website. Federal Award profiles were found at usaspending.gov
Pandemic Oversight
The U.S. Government continues to pursue a quiet but active campaign against Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients they believe committed fraud. The government is expected to continue to pursue criminal charges, with a focus on civil False Claims Act cases.
How is corruption perception measured?
Historically, Motion to Quash publishes the corruption scores before elections. It ranks candidates on a scale from 100 (very clean) to 0 (highly corrupt). For consistency, we base the total scores on these three principles:
- Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
- Campaign contributions received (5 points)
- Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)
Only when candidates earn 15 points for the whole package do they score 100 percent.Â
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback. If you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
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