Jonathan Goudeau

Jonathan I. Goudeau is an American politician who served as a member of the Louisiana [House of Representatives] from the 31st district from 2020 until 2024.

Career

Goudeau lives in Lafayette, Louisiana. Prior to entering politics, he worked for the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office and was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2019. Goudeau is a member of the House Conservative Caucus.
In 2021, he voted against the Legalization of non-medical cannabis in [the United States|legalization of recreational marijuana] and signed a letter of support for term limits in Congress. He introduced a bill that would give Atchafalaya Basin Bridge its own governing authority and police force but it was deferred. In 2022, he opposed increased accountability of the Louisiana State Police leader and voted to support the criminalization of in vitro fertilization and some forms of birth control. He is staunchly anti-abortion and has supported bills that propose the prosecution of women for murder if they receive abortions or miscarry without exception for rape, incest, or protection of the life of the mother.