Michael Dugan

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michael Dugan


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary Runoff


Race

U.S. House, Dist. 3


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, BA History, 1986

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, MA, Org Dev

WORK & MILITARY

US Army, LTC, 1986-2008

AFFILIATIONS

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Member, College Republicans

Vice President, UWG Athletic Foundation Board, Member

Carrollton Housing Authority Board, Member, Carrollton Kiwanis Club

President, Boy's and Girl's Club, Volunteer, Contributor

Pregnancy Resource Center Carrollton, Contributor, Bowdon Kiwanis Club

Member, Georgia State Senate, Majority Leader

Carroll County and Paulding County GOP, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Georgia State Senate, 2013-2024

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (8)

Chuck Payne

Max Burns

James J. (Jay) Collins

Tyler Paul Smith

Billy Hickman

OTHER (19)

Chuck Hufstetler

Associated General Contractors of America Political Action Committee AGC

Russ Goodman

Carden Summers

David Huddleston

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)

21 Georgia State Senators (names available if needed but more names than you have spaces)

5 Members Georgia State House (names available if needed)

Sheriff Terry Langley (Carroll County)

Sheriff Gary Gulledge (Paulding County)

Sheriff Mike Jolley (Harris County)

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (14)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

WinRed (2024)

Tyler Harper (2022)

Peach State Values (2020)

Blake Tillery (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (36)

Butch Miller (2024)

John Albers (2024)

Sean Knox (2024)

William "Billy" R. Hickman, Jr. (2024)

WinRed (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (2018)

International Brotherhood of Police Officers (2014)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life of the Mother

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

Yes regarding funding but Constitutionally I think the separate States should rule


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Lower taxes is an obvious one but actually passing a budget would control spending and lower what we are having to pay

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The government does not have the authority to establish a national religion

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Public schools no. Private schools can enforce their own requirements

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C


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.

Somewhere between B and C. We have allies for mutual benefit and security but that doesn't mean giving a blank check.

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. Israel is our strongest ally in that region and is instrumental in curbing terrorist organizations in the Middle East

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Demanding pers-tempo with repeated deployments and increased emphasis on making it a social issue laboratory and less of an instrument of national defense.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We should control the flow of immigrants to support the demand of our nation. Ideally those with unique skills and training should be given a preferential review.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Agree

Saying that - I am not really sure what they do. Each state is responsible for educating it's citizens.


VALUES

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

A Christian with strong Judeo-Christian values


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Natural gas


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

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

It is different at different levels. For the US it is what is listed in our Constitution. States, County and Cities have far different responsibilities

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Felons that have not had their Rights restored

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