
Johnny Crist
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Johnny Crist
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 108
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, Ca, D.Min, 1984
Anaheim School Of Theology, Anaheim, Ca., M.Div, 1980
Goshen Coilege, Goshen, In., B.A., 1973
WORK & MILITARY
Atl. Vineyard Church, Pastor, 30
AFFILIATIONS
Atl. Vineyard Church, Sr. Pastor, Providence Christian Academy
Board Member, City of Lilburn, Mayor
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Mayor, 8
City Council, 4
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Family Policy Alliance of Georgia
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Ga. Life Alliance
Ga. Family Policy
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Donald Trump (2019)
Republican National Committee (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Chuck Efstration (2020)
Emory Dunahoo (2020)
John K. Carson (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
None.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
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?
To date I have not had the opportunity to view the budget of the State of Georgia.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
To date I have not had the opportunity to view the budget of the State of Georgia.
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 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
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
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
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?
The government should not interfere with the free exercise of religion.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government should not interfere with the free exercise of religion.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Must be privatized
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Must be privatized
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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
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
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?
Anyone who comes legally following US immigration guidelines
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who comes legally following US immigration guidelines
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
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
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Follower of Jesus Born Again Christian world view Pro life Support family
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Follower of Jesus Born Again Christian world view Pro life Support family
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?
Very Conservative
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?
Very Conservative
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
JohnyCrist$Ga.com
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
JohnyCrist$Ga.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
For 8 years I served as the Mayor of Lilburn
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
For 8 years I served as the Mayor of Lilburn
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
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?
Did not answer
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Did not answer
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We follow the second amendment of the Constitution
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We follow the second amendment of the Constitution
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
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?
School Choice Religious Freedom Stiffer penalties for human traffickers
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, BLM is an anti-American movement
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
School Choice Religious Freedom Stiffer penalties for human traffickers
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, BLM is an anti-American movement
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