Bruce Williamson

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bruce Williamson


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 115


Incumbent

Yes


Links

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EDUCATION

Furman University, Greenville SC, BBA, 1976

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Monroe First United Methodist Church, Former board chair & committees, Youth SS teacher, Rotary International

Former president-still active, Gideons International, member

Numerous Local Charities

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (68)

Bert Reeves (2016)

Bill Hitchens (2018)

Bill Werkheiser (2018)

Bonnie Rich (2018)

Brett Harrell (2016)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (111)

Acton PAC (2018)

Alan Powell (2020)

American Federation For Children (2018)

Andrew J. Welch III (2020)

Barry Fleming (2020)


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

Communication Workers of America (2020)

Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2020)

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.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

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

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Our state constitution requires that every budget be balanced.


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

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

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?

That Government should have no control over our freedom of religion


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Foster competition between health care providers, promote lower cost tele-health options and continue to


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Agree


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

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

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

Those that enter our nation legally and pass the citizenship test.


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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.

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Evangelical Christian


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?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

Helped pass two income tax cut bills out of the House, as well as numerous other pro-business bills. Supported 2n amendment protecting legislation and voted yes on pro-life legislation.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

Business owner with a successful record in Walton County, Georgia.

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?

Married to Vickie Hearn Williamson and father of four hard-working sons. Proud grandfather and Walton County business owner.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

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

Gun restrictions do nothing but protect and promote criminal activities


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

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?

Any legislation that promotes limited government, lower taxes and federalism.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

As Christians we need to continue to improve race relations in the USA.

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