Stan Gunter
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Stan Gunter
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Woodrow Wilson College of Law, Atlanta, JD, 1985
North Georgia College, Dahlonega, BS, 1981
Habersham Central High School, Mt. Airy, Diploma, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Blairsville Chamber of Commerce, President, Union County Rotary
President, Leadership Georgia, Class of 2003
First Baptist Church of Blairsville, Deacon, District Attorneys Association of Georgia
President, Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia, Accountability Court Committee Chairman
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
District Attorney Enotah Circuit, 1999-2010
Superior Court Judge Enotah Circuit, 2012-2019
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Georgia Court of Appeals, 2010
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Georgia Right to Life
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Nathan Deal (2014)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
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?
Rape, incest and health of the mother.
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?
A balanced budget is required in Georgia's Constitution. I would look at reducing any expenditure that would achieve that mandate.
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?
It is the free exercise of whatever religion a person's conscience directs him. I do not see a bright line separation of church and state. Our country was structured on a moral and religious foundation. Without a moral base our country will fail. While we may be a strong country today, we are witness to the beginning of our collapse should we continue on this course of debauchery, attacks on the traditional family unit and the decline of the church.
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?
I would promote incentives by the State to doctors to practice in areas of the State where there are a shortage of doctors and provide tax incentives to hospitals to locate in those areas. I would also support tax breaks to individuals who donate to rural hospitals.
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?
Only those who go through the legal process should be allowed to immigrate.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, that he died on the cross for my sins and everyone else's. I believe that he rose from the grave defeating death and wiping away my sins
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I have tried successfully two death penalty cases, State v. Barrett and State v. Spears. When I ran for Georgia Court of Appeals I was supported by conservatives. I have run as a Republican the last 15 years. Please go to my website StanGunterforGeorgia.com
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am a product of the State school system graduating from Habersham Central High School in 1977. My college degree is in Chemistry. I worked my way through law school at Woodrow Wilson College of law in Atlanta, Georgia. My first job as an attorney was working for Governor Joe Frank Harris handling legislation. I was elected as District Attorney and Superior Court Judge for the Enotah Judicial Circuit.
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 will fight for our Georgia values. As a Republican and a Christian, I will work to restore faith in our representation and to serve the people of House District 8 with a true sense of purpose and responsibility.
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.
Neutral
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I think Georgia's laws concerning gun ownership are adequate. I do not think any more restrictions are necessary.
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?
First I would be looking at legislation that promotes economic development in Georgia. Second, I would be looking for legislation that strengthens our education system in Georgia. Third, law enforcement officers and emergency medical officials need a uniform retirement system instead of the patchwork 401k sponsored by county and city governments.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, any form of racism is a threat to our country. Racism of any kind is divisive and unacceptable in a productive society. Threats to domestic security stem from small groups with radical belief systems. We should protect our nation and its people from any threat of racism large or small.
