Charlice Byrd

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Charlice Byrd


Party

Republican


Election Year

2026


Election

Republican Primary, Judicial General and Senate District 7 Specials


Race

State Rep., Dist. 20


Incumbent

Yes


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EDUCATION

Southeastern University, Hammond, LA, B.A., 1974

WORK & MILITARY

Donald J. Trump for President, North Georgia Field Representative, 2015-2016

Tea Party Patriots, Independent Contractor, 2013-2016

State of Georgia, Georgia House of Representatives, 2005-2012

State of Georgia, Georgia House of Representatives, 2021-2026

AFFILIATIONS

Cherokee Republican Party, Member, 1999-

Cherokee Republican Women's Club, Past President, 2000-

North Georgia Angel House, Chair of Board of Directors, 2015-

Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation, Board Member, 2020-

Kiwanis of Greater Cherokee, board member, 2021-

Towne Lake Optimist, past president, 2008-

North Georgia Angel House, Board Chair, 2013-

First Baptist Church Woodstock, member, 2000-

Kemp for Governor, Volunteer, 2019-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Georgia House of Representatives, 2005-2012

Georgia House of Representatives, 2021-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Georgia House of State Rpresentatives, 2026-

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

Georgia Right to Life

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)

Trump National Committee JFC, INC. (2024)

Michael Caldwell (2020)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

Barry Loudermilk (2014)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (12)

Butch Miller (2022)

Barry Fleming (2020)

David Ralston (2020)

Jan Jones (2020)

Jason T. Dickerson (2020)


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

God affirms the value of every human life. I believe in the Bible (all of it), and there are many verses that address life. Not one dime of taxpayer money should be used for planned parenthood.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

None

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Strongly Agree

I believe deeply that every life is precious. Life begins at conception, every preborm child deserves full protection of Georgia law - no exceptions, no loopholes. My ultimate goal for legislation would establish legal personhood at fertilization and extend Georgia's homicidal statues to cover every preborn child equally.

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

Strongly Agree

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?

There is/was no separation of church and state. It is not in the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. was founded on freedom of religion not freedom from religion.

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

Strongly Disagree

No government should require one to violate their moral and religious beliefs. The Ten Commandments are the core of God's law and the basis of our legal system and the Bible provides ALL the answers.


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. I wholeheartedly believe in the Bible, and we should protect and stand with Israel.


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

The only person(s) that should have your medical record is your healthcare provider and you.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I believe it should be determined by a business owner/free enterprise and not government.

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

Strongly Agree

Absolutely. Government can help create an environment that fosters economic growth, however government should not stand in the way of free enterprise. As Ronald Reagan stated, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

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

1. Government Accountability Act for every department and agency must go through a periodic review. (aka doge) 2. Budgets should be to preserve, protect and defend including transportation and education 3. Verify eligibility for voting and for services funded by government 4. Eliminate NGO funding


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?

To bring justice to the criminals and protection of the innocent. The U.S. is a nation of laws.

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

Agree

There is a role for government, and it is our duty to protect our children, however it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to surround and protect their children.

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?

None. I strongly believe in the 2nd amendment.


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?

Very 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

Parents know best for their children.

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

Strongly Agree

God made man and woman.

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

Marriage in the eye of God is between one man and one woman.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Jesus follower and believe ALL of the Bible and my faith is absolute rock. I strongly believe that Jesus died on the cross, was buried and rose on the 3rd day, and the only way to heaven is through Him.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

One must show ID for all sorts of reasons, and voting should be no different. I saw a recent post: you can't buy cold medicine without an ID. You can't board a plane without an ID. You can't fish without an ID. Why wouldn't one be asked to show an ID for voting. Elections are for American citizens, and they should be fair and secure.


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

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 Agree

As a State Representative, I fought hard to ban biological men from participating in girls' sports and out of women's bathrooms.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Coal and natural gas

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