

Doug Collins
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Doug Collins
Party
Republican
Election Year
2016
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 9
Incumbent
Yes
EDUCATION
North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Bachelors, 1988
New Orleans Baptist Theological Ministry, Masters, 1996
John Marshall University, Gainseville, JD, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
Air Force Reserve, Chaplain, 14
Collins & Csider LLC, Partner
Chicopee Baptist Church, Pastor
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 6
U.S. Representative, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
State Representative, 2007
Race
Previous Races
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2013-14
100%
2016
100%
2015-16
100%
2013-14
96%
2015
90%
2015-16
100%, 87%†
2015
82%, 87%†
2014
84%, 86%†
2015-16
80%
2015-16
79%
2015
59%
2013-14
|100%
2016
|100%
2015-16
|100%
2013-14
|96%
2015
|90%
2015-16
|100%, 87%†
2015
|82%, 87%†
2014
|84%, 86%†
2015-16
|80%
2015-16
|79%
2015
|59%
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2014
9%, 13%†
2014
5%
2015-16
0%
2013
0%, 0%†
2013-14
0%
2015
0%
2014
|5%
2015-16
|0%
2013-14
|0%
2015
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
National Rifle Association
American Conservative Union
Rep. Trent Franks
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (20)
Barbara Comstock
Barry Loudermilk
Buddy Carter
Darlene Senger
David Jolly
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (55)
13th Colony Leadership Committee
21st Century Majority Fund
60 Plus Association
Acton PAC
Allen West Guardian Fund
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
American Association for Justice
American Maritime Officers
International Association of Firefighters
Sheet Metal Workers International Association
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Strongly Agree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. military should wait for militant Islamic groups to directly threaten our national security on our shores, rather than eradicate them now wherever they may be worldwide.
Strongly Disagree
The United States must maintain a nuclear arsenal that is safe, reliable, modern and numerically superior to those of potential adversaries.
Strongly Agree
I support legislation such as the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) that would prohibit discrimination against individuals, organizations and small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
The federal government should establish Common Core as a nationwide academic standard for high school graduation.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose the resettlement of Syrian refugees into the U.S. without proper vetting.
Strongly Agree
Current regulations on domestic oil exploration and drilling are more restrictive than are necessary.
Strongly Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
Strongly Disagree
The founders established pure democracy in the Constitution because they believed that it is the best form of government to ensure the safety and equitable treatment of all citizens.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property turn mankind's natural self-interest into the most productive economic system there is.
Strongly Agree
Governments should pay to develop wind and solar energy solutions until they are economically feasible.
Strongly Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with public funds.
Strongly Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.
Strongly Agree
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Strongly Disagree
Islamic law (Sharia) does not pose a threat to the United States and its Constitution.
Strongly Disagree
Based on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, please arrange the following entities, starting with the highest source of authority, and continue the list in descending order of authority, skipping any that do not apply: Academia, Congress, Constitution, God, Industry, Media, Professional Sports, Supreme Court, Voters.
God, Constitution, Voters, Congress, Supreme Court, Industry, Academia, Media
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in cases of life of the mother.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
The separation of powers exist as checks and balances on all branches of government. Right now, we have a President who is abusing his executive power and it is the job of the Congress to rein him in.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I was a former pastor at the Chicopee Baptist Church and currently serve as an Air Force Reserve chaplain. My family is actively involved at the Lakewood Baptist Church.
Considering all issues (social, economic, national security, etc.), which of these best describes you?
Very Conservative
Please defend your answer to the previous question by referencing your publicly available track record.
You can view my voting record at https://dougcollins.house.gov/voting-record/.
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you.
doug@collinsleads.com; (678) 936-8499
Additional comment from candidate:
No answer.
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