Soo Hong

Republican | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Soo Hong


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 102


Incumbent

No


Links

Soo Hong websites
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EDUCATION

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, BS, 2003

Mercer University School of Law, Macon, JD, 2008

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Chattahoochee Technical College, Bankruptcy Law Instructor, Gwinnett Republican Party

Member, Legal Aid, Volunteer

Cobb County Bar Association, Treasurer, Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Member, Atlanta Young Republicans, Member

Korean Martyrs Catholic Church, Sunday School and Youth Ministry Teacher

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Brandon Beach (2019)

State Republican Party Organizations (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

Bert Reeves (2020)

Brett Harrell (2020)

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

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?

Did not answer


ECONOMY

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

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

Did not answer


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?

Did not answer


HEALTHCARE

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?

By inviting increased competition into the marketplace. With the variety of contemporary regulations there is little to no competition. Therefore decades have gone by as the same healthcare insurers have produced limited increase to quality, but have invited price increases. Allowing for insurers to compete across state borders will bring more options into the market, allowing individuals to select the system that works best for them, at the cost and coverage they agree with.


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?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly 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.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


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.

Did not answer

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

I have been a practicing lawyer for nearly a decade, representing numerous business owners and members of our community. I have fought for and represented my community, and understand the difficulties they face. With this understanding, I will work to improve education, expand healthcare coverage, and continue with Georgia’s trend of being the best state for business. Having immigrated to the United States from South Korea has given me the greatest perspective on the American Dream. I will fight to preserve the American Dream.

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


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?

Prevent felons from owning firearms, and ensure appropriate background checks are completed. The current Georgia Gun Laws are the ideal system for states that wish to utilize a comprehensive, efficient gun ownership system.


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?

Did not answer

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

Did not answer

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