Andy Garrison
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Andy Garrison
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist. 50
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Breanu College, Gainesville, GA, MPA, 1983
Ga Southern University, Statesboro, GA, B.S., 1976
Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, GA, A.S., 1973
WORK & MILITARY
GA Public Safety Trng Cntr, Major/Manager, 28
AFFILIATIONS
Sons of the American Legion, Commander, Jackson Co Ga Chamber of Comm.
Chairman, Tumbling Water Society, Chairman
First Baptist Church Jefferson, Deacon, Athens Technical College
Professor, Jackson County GOP, Member
Jefferson Community Theatre, President
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
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?
If the fetus is not alive
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?
I feel spending can be managed if priorities are well established and accountability is transparent and justified based on those established priorities.
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.
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.
Neutral
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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?
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...Thomas Jefferson. The Church should not rule over the State and the State shall not rule over the Church.
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?
I feel affordable Healthcare can be achieved through competitive competition.
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.
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
People who are non-criminals and who enter legally. Those who desire to join our nation and accept the principles on which Our Country was created.
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God.
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?
No Answer
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
n/a
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a Master degree in Public Administration. I have served as a public safety officer, a teacher, a volunteer, a community leader, a Church leader, a small business consultant and small business owner. I have experienced government from a variety of levels within my career. I feel I am uniquely qualified to serve the people of Georgia because I also know the agricultural needs of our state and the need to manage growth for a productive future.
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?
I have spent my life in service to others. My background, my education, my experiences make me uniquely qualified to represent the people of my district in the Georgia State Senate.
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?
No Answer
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The restrictions are in place, we need to enforce them.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Neutral
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Managed Economic Growth to preserve our way of life Expanding Educational opportunities Pay and benefit incentives for public safety
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism fosters differences. Until we can all accept each other for who we are... the struggle will continue.
