Vernon Jones

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Vernon Jones


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary, Judicial General and Senate District 7 Specials


Race

Secretary of State


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

North Carolina Central University, Durham, BBA, 1983-

WORK & MILITARY

Self Employed, Consultant, 1997-2026

State of Georgia, State Representative, 2016-2020

DeKalb County, Chief Executive, 2000-2008

BellSouth, Senior Manager, 1988-1997

AFFILIATIONS

Emory University, Board of Vistors, 2001-2008

Atlanta Regional Commission, Board Member, 2001-2008

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Representative, 1993-2000

Chief Executive Officer, 2000-2008

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

State Republican Party Organizations (2022)

WinRed (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (14)

American Principles (2022)

Bill Wheelen (2022)

Cory Lee Mills (2022)

Huck PAC (2022)

Make America Great Again Again (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Calvin Smyre (2018)

Karen Bennett (GA) (2018)

Floyd Griffin (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Community PAC (GA) (2020)

Fair Fight (2020)

Robert Trammell (2018)

Barnes Law Group (2016)

Calvin Smyre (2016)

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life and health of mother, rape or incest

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Agree

Embryos created in labs should be treated as morally significant human life, and intentionally destroying them is wrong and should be prevented.

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Strongly Agree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Church is what do we believe. And State is what laws do we follow?”

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

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

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. They are a key ally and partner in the Middle East


HEALTHCARE

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

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

It should be dictated by the free market

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

Eliminate duplicity, update technology and process improvements.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Strongly Disagree


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Strongly Agree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

Seek justice and accountability

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

I believe in the Second Admendment. Felons should not have gun rights


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?

Conservative

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


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Strongly Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

Although I agree marriage should be between a man and a woman, the courts have ruled differently.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

Let the people decide.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe God died for our sins, and because of that if you confessed and accept him as your personal savor you will have ever lasting life.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Agree

Only legally registered US citizens should vote

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 Disagree


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?

Drill baby drill!

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