
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
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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