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CPI for Democratic Candidates U.S. Senate, U.S. House

This CPI scores the Louisiana Democratic candidates in the 2026 U.S. Senate and House elections. It highlights a decline in Democratic leadership’s commitment to tackling corruption in Louisiana. The overview notes that while 14 candidates scored an A, four candidates in Louisiana Democratic leadership positions failed the corruption test.

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This corruption perception index (CPI) focuses on the Louisiana Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives for the 2026 elections. M2Q (Motion to Quash LLC) uses the CPI to measure how corrupt candidates are perceived to be, according to experts. Presently, the CPI is the most widely used corruption ranking in the world.

According to the CPI, we’re seeing a decline in Louisiana Democratic leadership to tackle corruption. Specifically, some DPEC leaders persistently try to prevent journalists and whistleblowers from challenging abuses of power. Thus, reducing transparency and accountability. Standing against corruption in Louisiana is hard to achieve, but we won’t give up- and you shouldn’t either!

CPI for Democratic Candidates Overview

This overview highlights where the Louisiana Democratic party is lacking by exposing networks that allow corruption. The average CPI score is a B (85%). While 14 candidates have scored A for their corruption levels, 4 candidates in leadership positions failed. They have stayed stagnant or got worse. One candidate scored a B.

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Democrat candidates U.S. Senate, U.S. House 2026
Corruption Score is based on three data sources.
5 total points possible for each one.
Data SourceMoney IssuedMoney ReceivedDisclosures/ conflicts
5 total points possible for each one555
Total (cumulative):15
Candidate AverageB85%5.03.84.0
Nick AlbaresA100%555
Gary CrockettA100%555
Jamie DavisF56%51.42
Lauren JewettF56%51.42
Jim LongA100%555
Troy Carter SrF53%503
Renada CollinsA97%4.854.8
John DayB80%552
Tia LeBrunA100%555
Caleb WalkerA93%554
Conrad CableA100%555
Matt GromlichA100%555
Jessee FleenorA100%555
Larry FoyA100%555
Lindsay GarciaA100%555
Dan McKayA100%555
Tania NymanA100%555
Cleo FieldsF33%500

M2Q offers data driven insights on corruption. In particular, we work toward systematic change in anti-corruption. We generally focus on issues with the greatest impact on Louisiana citizens. Additionally, we hold the powerful to account for the common good and build coalitions to change the status quo.

How is the CPI measured? 

The CPI index ranks candidates on a scale from 100 (very clean) to 0 (highly corrupt). For consistency, the total scores were based on these three principles:

  1. Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
  2. Campaign contributions received (5 points)
  3. Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)

Only when candidates scored 15 for the whole package did they score 100 percent. 

Campaigns are dynamic, so 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.

Recognized by the NWC, Tracie Burke is author of Motion to Quash. M2Q supports the Whistleblower Protection Act. If you would like to support journalism in the public interest, click here to donate. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC .

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M2Q Corruption Index: Analysis of Jefferson Parish 2025 Candidates

M2Q Corruption Index

The Motion to Quash (M2Q) Corruption Index collects data from multiple sources to produces a corruption perception score.*

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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. 

Then, M2Q scrupulously took into account 3 different assessments from 22 political candidates in Jefferson Parish. Half are unopposed.

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 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. 

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 AverageC71%
Timothy Kerner JrF53%
Andrea ManuelA100%
Ricky TempletD60%
Belinda ConstantF47%
Robert E. Billiot SrC70%
Brett LawsonF53%
Dwayne MunchF53%
Wayne RauA100%
Rudy SmithA93%
Maggie CampbellA100%
Jason LeBlancA100%
Johnny ShaddingerA93%
Mike HinyubD67%
Tim MatherneA100%
Johnny Nobles JrA93%
Mark MillerB87%
Lisa ValenceA100%
Bobby BlackA100%
Randy CarrA93%
Bobby UtleyA93%
Bobby BonvillianA100%
Larry WarinoA97%

Campaign finance reports were obtained from the Louisiana Ethics Board website. Federal Award profiles were found at usaspending.gov

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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:

  1. Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
  2. Campaign contributions received (5 points)
  3. Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)

Only when candidates earn 15 points for the whole package do they score 100 percent. 

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.

Recognized by the NWC, Tracie Burke is author of Motion to Quash. M2Q supports the Whistleblower Protection Act. If you would like to support journalism in the public interest, click here to donate. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC .

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Action 4 of 2024 IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

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On behalf of the National Whistleblower Center, M2Q is promoting Action 4 of 2024. We are supporting the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act to reform and strengthen the IRS Whistleblower Program.

Presently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) fails to promptly compensate whistleblowers. As a result, these delays, which the IRS admits are average over 10-years, cause untold hardship to whistleblowers. Consequently, many have lost their jobs and careers. Thus, their only hope for economic survival is the compensation promised under law.

Action 4 of 2024

To help, send this prewritten email template to your Congressional officials, DEMANDING that they pass the IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act. Follow this link to read, Revitalize the IRS Program for more information about the bill.

Since its establishment in 2006, the IRS Whistleblower Program has become an integral part of the IRS’s enforcement efforts. The program, which offers monetary awards and anti-retaliation protections to individuals who report large-scale tax fraud, has allowed the U.S. to recover over $6.6 billion from wealthy tax cheats and corporations non-compliant with tax law.

In recent years, though, the program has been plagued by many issues and its efficacy is waning. Most notably, the program suffers from massive delays and whistleblowers are not remaining anonymous before Tax Court. 

Specifically, the bipartisan IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act addresses these issues and others through six common sense reforms: 

1. Clarifies a de novo standard of review for Tax Court appeals 

2. Incentivizes prompt award disbursal 

3. Establishes a presumption of anonymity for whistleblowers 

4. Ends the sequestration of whistleblower awards 

5. Improves the program’s annual report to Congress 

6. Modifies the treatment of attorney’s fees to be in line with other whistleblower programs.

Along with bipartisan support, advocacy groups like the National Whistleblower Center support this bill. 

A strong IRS Whistleblower Program is undeniably key to closing down the tax gap and holding tax cheats accountable. The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act goes a long way in making this possible. 

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Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana

The Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana, led by Motion to Quash LLC, seeks to eliminate judicial corruption by prohibiting judges from accepting attorney contributions. The initiative aims to provide citizens with the tools to challenge corrupt judges, ensuring fair trials and restoring integrity to the judicial system. Citizens are encouraged to contact their legislators for support.

Have you ever been affected by a Judge’s decision in Louisiana? Did the decision affect you in such a way that you lost money? Were you left at risk of ongoing abuse? Or were you not allowed to visit your children? Chances are that you have. Did you feel the court was corrupt? The answer to that is probably yes. If so, Motion to Quash LLC has the solution. Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana.

Motion to Quash LLC wants you to get precise and understandable information. Additionally, we want to show how you can help stop judicial corruption in Louisiana.

Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana today, and help remedy those problems and make the process right. It’s time to remove the Louisiana judiciary of bad and corrupt judges.

Harmful Effect of Money in Louisiana Government

No one can get a fair trial if judges accept illegal payments from attorneys. Judges are also shielded by retroactive immunity from criminal prosecution.

Presently, a significant number of judges in Louisiana accept illegal payments from attorneys in the form of campaign contributions. Motion to Quash LLC is taking legislative steps to prohibit judges from serving in the district where those attorneys practice.

What You Can Do to Rid the Louisiana Judiciary of Bad and Corrupt Judges

There is continuing fraud before the courts in Louisiana and the Louisiana judicial system is in a crisis. This is the underlying story. Judges have corrupted the Louisiana judicial system by receiving illegal contributions and payments to increase their own interests.

The Louisiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Superior Court Justices know many Louisiana judges are disqualified under law. First, the attorney gave them a criminal payment. The attorney then: (1) appears before them as a party; (2) appears as a witness; or (3) has an interest.

How to Disqualify Your Judge

Responsibility falls on citizens to reclaim our justice system. To do this, qualified litigants can file LA Code Crim Pro 987 based on fraud upon the court. Use the Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Dismiss Prosecution forms. Also, use the Rule to Show Cause and the Order of Dismissal forms. Here is a link to the forms provided by LSAC http://www.lasc.org/rules/City_Parish/Uniform_Forms_for_City_Parish_Courts.pdf

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution of the United States (Article VI, Clause 2)

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Federal laws also offer an opportunity to reverse the judge’s ruling, thus allowing the case to reach its logical conclusion.

The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution establishes the Constitution as the “supreme Law of the Land.” This means that the Constitution holds the highest authority. Federal laws made according to it and treaties under its authority also constitute this supreme law. They thus take priority over any conflicting state laws.

Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code

Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code provides an intangible right to honest services.  Federal prosecutors have applied the statute in cases of public corruption. They have also applied it in cases where private individuals breached a fiduciary duty to another.

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Exercise Your Rights & Contact Your Legislators

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Motion to Quash LLC is drafting legislation and sending it to every legislator. Ultimately, our goal is to stop any judge from receiving payments from attorneys who practice in the same district. The next step for you, the voters, will be to exercise your rights to contact your legislators. They are your representatives and work for you. Urge them to pass the amendment. Remember, these payments have affected every aspect of the court system, so now is the time for action.

“If you have been hurt by a judicial decision or by a corrupt judge and you want to do something about it, this is the only thing that you can do. Protesting in the street is not going to get you anywhere. Making music or noise is not going to get you anywhere. Exercising your right will get you somewhere.” – Dr. Richard Fine, Founder, Vote for Justice, Campaign for Judicial Integrity.

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