Caroline Holko
Democrat | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Caroline Holko
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 46
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Univeristy of New Orleans, New Orleans, BA, 1997
University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, NA, 1995
WORK & MILITARY
Arts Council of New Orleans, Program Manager, 5
ACORN, Field Organizer, 2
AFFILIATIONS
March Against Corruption, Volunteer, Planned Parenthood
Volunteer, GA Equality, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
County Commissioner, 3, 2018
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (3)
Fair Fight
Georgia Stonewall Democrats
*Let America Vote
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Stonewall Democrats
Moms Demand Action: Gun Sense Candidate
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
Strongly Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
Disagree
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.
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Under any circumstances the pregnant person chooses not to be pregnant, up to 24 weeks. After 24 weeks, in the case of medical necessity.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Under any circumstances the pregnant person chooses not to be pregnant, up to 24 weeks. After 24 weeks, in the case of medical necessity.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Neutral
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Private military contractors.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Private military contractors.
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.
Disagree
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.
Disagree
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Render unto Ceaser that which is Ceaser's, render unto God that which is God's. Individuals should be free to openly practice their faith - whether or not someone else disagrees with tenets of that faith. For example, kosher Jews are free to follow the dietary guidelines of their faith, but are not free to force others to.
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Render unto Ceaser that which is Ceaser's, render unto God that which is God's. Individuals should be free to openly practice their faith - whether or not someone else disagrees with tenets of that faith. For example, kosher Jews are free to follow the dietary guidelines of their faith, but are not free to force others to.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Medicare for All - sliding scale copays.
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Medicare for All - sliding scale copays.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Disagree
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who wants to. For any reason. People fleeing extreme danger should be offered transition services - such as English lessons and job training.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who wants to. For any reason. People fleeing extreme danger should be offered transition services - such as English lessons and job training.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The miracles of the universe are too vast for our human minds to ever fully comprehend. In our brief time on this Earth, we have a mandate to do as much good as possible.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The miracles of the universe are too vast for our human minds to ever fully comprehend. In our brief time on this Earth, we have a mandate to do as much good as possible.
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 Liberal
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 Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Healthcare, food, shelter, love, and education are basic human rights.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Healthcare, food, shelter, love, and education are basic human rights.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am of the age of majority and have resided in the district for 2 years, as per the GA Constition. Additionally, I have organized in my community for the last 7 years and have an understanding of how goverment works.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I am of the age of majority and have resided in the district for 2 years, as per the GA Constition. Additionally, I have organized in my community for the last 7 years and have an understanding of how goverment works.
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?
Compassion is fiscally responsible. Jesus said to love thy neighbor. Whether that neighbor agrees with you or not. Be like Jesus. Love your neighbor. #22 I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles. You absolutely have the right to share and practice your faith. But not to legislate your faith to others. I support the right of people of ALL FAITHS to freely practice their faith. It is not MY place to tell others what their relationship to faith is.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
Compassion is fiscally responsible. Jesus said to love thy neighbor. Whether that neighbor agrees with you or not. Be like Jesus. Love your neighbor. #22 I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles. You absolutely have the right to share and practice your faith. But not to legislate your faith to others. I support the right of people of ALL FAITHS to freely practice their faith. It is not MY place to tell others what their relationship to faith is.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
High velocity weapons and large capacity magazines should not be available to the general public. All gun owners should take and pass a comprehensive firearms safety source that includes trigger discipline and safe storage.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
High velocity weapons and large capacity magazines should not be available to the general public. All gun owners should take and pass a comprehensive firearms safety source that includes trigger discipline and safe storage.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Restore abortion rights. End private prisons. Expand MedicAid.
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Restore abortion rights. End private prisons. Expand MedicAid.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism in law enforcement is a clear and present danger to all POC. And when people fear the police, it creates situations where people are primed for conflict.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism in law enforcement is a clear and present danger to all POC. And when people fear the police, it creates situations where people are primed for conflict.
