Eugene C. Yu
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Eugene C. Yu
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 6
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Butler High School, Augusta, Yes, 1974
Augusta College, Augusta, No, 1975
Harvard Business School, Boston, No, 1996
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Corporal, 1977-1980
Richmond County Sheriff, Deputy, 1980-1985
Richmond County Fire Department, Fireman, 1975-1977
AFFILIATIONS
Warren Baptist Church, Member, Federation of Korean American Association USA
National President, National Rifle Association, Member
Gun Owners of America, Member, Georgia Carry
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
U.S. Senate, 2014
Race
Previous Races
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
Jodi Lott (2015)
National Republican Congressional Committee Joint Campaigns (2018)
Rick W. Allen (2014)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Daniel Wright Mcleod (2014)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
John Chapman Petersen (2011)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
If the life of the mother is at risk.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
We need to pass a balanced budget amendment to curtail wasteful spending at the Federal level. I am in support of tax cuts for our hard-working middle class families.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Government should not interfere with anyone's right to worship the way they see fit. The only job of the state is to protect religious liberty and ensure that Americans are free to choose and practice their own religion.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
We are too involved in other countries business. We need to avoid foreign conflicts, strengthen our borders, and focus on keeping America safe. We cannot and should not be the police man of the world.
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Choose not to answer
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
We need to make China know that we will not tolerate them stealing our property or interfering with our security. We need to completely rethink our foreign policy in regards to China to address their growing threat to our security. The Chinese Communist Party is not interested in being fair to America. They are a growing superpower and a growing threat that must be addressed. We cannot allow China to continue to steal from us, including our intellectual property.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The best thing we can do is bring our soldiers home, strengthen our borders, and let the Middle East sort out its own business. We tried nation building in Iraq and Afghanistan and the lesson learned is that they don't want us there and they don't want our style of democracy. We lost blood and treasure we can never get back. The best way to combat Islamic terrorism is not invading countries, it is using our superior technology to selectively target terrorists and terrorist groups and fight them, not fight countries.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
We are not a sovereign country if we do not have firm, controlled borders. This must be a priority.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigration is a great thing. The United States is stronger due to our immigrants. However, we should not just let anyone into the country. We need to prioritize those who bring skills with them, such as doctors, engineers, architects, professors, etc.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
We need less regulations. The best way to strengthen America is to become energy independent, and to do that we need to allow more drilling.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I am a strong conservative and that will not change if I get elected. In Washington, I will push for a balanced budget amendment as well as tax cuts for all Americans. I will also work to reshape our national foreign policy. We must stop sending American money to foreign countries.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Only restrictions on felons and those deemed mentally unstable.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
