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


Links

Johnny Crist websitesJohnny Crist phones Johnny Crist emailFacebook

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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