
Kevin Cooke
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Verified Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kevin Cooke
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Sport Studies, 2003
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Georgia State Representative; District 18, 10
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
100%
2019
75%, 83% (cum.)†
2018
80%
2019
|100%
2019
|75%, 83% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Jody Hice
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Congressman Jody HIce- GA CD10
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (5)
Clay Pirkle (2016)
Delvis Dutton (2014)
Mathew Levi "Matt" Gurtler (2016)
Nathan Deal (200 )
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (10)
21st Century Majority Fund (200 )
David Ralston (200 )
Ed Lindsey (2020)
Jan Jones (2018)
Lynn Smith (2018)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (2018)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Strongly Agree
I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Only in cases where the life of the mother is at risk. I am a firm believer that ALL life is precious.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Our seniors are owed every dollar promised to them by our government. We must protect their investment. At the same time, we need to encourage free market solutions for future generations.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
There are plenty of unconstitutional departments that could and should be shut down.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
In no way, shape, or form whatsoever. I do not believe that it is the responsibility of taxpayers to help pay off student loans.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Those words do not exist in any founding documents of our country. The idea of separation of church and state is one that means the federal government can't officially establish any one denomination or religion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Government-run healthcare is not the answer. It only creates more regulations and hinders healthcare providers from treating patients efficiently. The most effective way to promote adequate, affordable, and accessible healthcare for all is to get the government out of the way and implement free-market principles that create competition, lower costs, and make healthcare more accessible for everyone. Examples include allowing the purchase of health insurance across state lines and expanding the HSA plans.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Our most effective and successful tool in eradicating the threat of radical Islamic terrorists is a strong military force. In order to keep terroristic threats at bay, the US must continue to have one of the world's strongest militaries.
IMMIGRATION
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who are seeking freedom, who will abide by our constitution, and who are working to immigrate legally. We must enforce our laws and STOP the flow illegal immigration.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a proud Christian and believer in Jesus Christ. As a representative, my most fundamental principle has always been to remain steadfast in my values and true to my word. Having served for nine full years in the Georgia Legislature, I have always let my faith and principles guide my votes and actions.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a five-term member of the Georgia State House, I have a proven track record of standing up and protecting the conservative values of State House District 18.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
As a Christian, a husband, a father, a farmer, a small businessman, and a State Representative, I believe in limiting government, protecting freedom, cutting spending and upholding our Constitution. For nearly a decade, I have faithfully stood up for our Georgia values in the State House and I am running on my record, not from it. During my time as a Representative, I stood firm in my belief that we never have to sacrifice our Georgia values to keep our state the number one place to do business and I was proud to support the “Heartbeat” Bill AND every piece of pro-2nd Amendment legislation. I have never voted for a tax increase and even supported legislation that cut the Georgia income tax. It’s no longer enough to send ‘conservatives’ to Washington, we need proven principled conservatives. I ask for your vote for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There should be no restrictions on Americans' God-given Second Amendment rights.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Life, Second Amendment, Budgeting
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
There is no room in our country for racism. All Americans are guaranteed equal opportunity and equal protection under the law. It is foundational to our freedom.
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