Monique Appeaning

Monique Appeaning is the daughter of a Vietnam veteran and granddaughter of a World War II veteran.¹ Her own professional experience includes budget analysis for the Louisiana National Guard.² She was born and raised in Louisiana and describes more than 25 years of public service across the executive and legislative branches.¹

Appeaning holds a master's degree in public administration from Southern University.¹ Her state government work included serving as a legislative fiscal analyst and special projects coordinator in Louisiana's Legislative Fiscal Office.³ In January 2025, she was appointed assistant chief administrative officer in Baton Rouge's city and parish government.⁴

The National Conference of State Legislatures recognized her with a Standing Committee Legislative Staff Achievement Award in 2021.³ Its 2018 cybersecurity task force agenda also listed her as a presenter on budgeting for cybersecurity.⁵ Her congressional campaign emphasizes tax relief, public safety and bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States.²

Appeaning supports tax relief on tips, overtime pay and Social Security income, alongside a balanced federal budget.² She also calls for more home construction, apprenticeships and job training, and supports gun rights and protections for property owners.² She also proposes more support for Louisiana farmers and small businesses.² Her opponents include Michael Mebruer and Chauna Banks.⁶