Kandiss Taylor
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kandiss Taylor
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator (Special Election)
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Georgia Southern Universirty, Statesboro, B.S., 2003
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, M.Ed./Ed.S., 0506
Regent University, Virginia Beach,VA, Ph.D., 2014
WORK & MILITARY
Appling Co Sheriff's Office, Secretary, 1998-1999
Belk, Sales Associate, 1999-2003
Appling Co Board of Education, Teacher, School Counselor, Student Services Coord, 2003-Current
AFFILIATIONS
Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Member, Inspire Ministries in Vidalia, GA
Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Georgia Life Alliance Committee
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
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?
NONE
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
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?
I have the right to worship God, pray to Jesus, and teach the Bible without governmental interference. This was put into the Constitution to ensure Americans wouldn't undergo the control and force of religion they faced before coming to this land. Our founding fathers wanted freedom to develop their relationship with their creator. The government should not be interfering with that in any way.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?
Strong Military Strategic Research and Planning Stricter Guidelines for what is permissible with purchasing and possession of explosives and other life threatening devices/chemicals/substances by terrorists or potential terrorists.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Disagree
I support the elimination of private healthcare insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
I would like to see Health Savings Accounts for all Americans that can be created upon birth and shared with family who have greater needs. This will provide Americans with the means to make smart decisions with their Healthcare when choosing not to utilize a more cost efficient clinic and instead going to the Emergency Room to run up cost. Our capitalistic free-market economy is what the America Dream is all about and that includes Healthcare.
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
How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?
Social Security must be protected and other things that are being taken from this pot of money needs to stop immediately. SS is the retirement and security from those who have paid into this system.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Federal Department of Education (this is a state obligation in the Constitution) IRS (we don't need all the complicated loop holes and tax shelters with a Fair Tax) Excessive amounts of career staffers in D.C.
Under what circumstances should taxpayers help pay off existing student loans?
They shouldn't have to pay off student loans for anyone other than themselves.
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
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should be abolished.
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 Agree
Employers should be required to use E-verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide after panel evaluation and publication of Georgia iVoterGuide that intended response to this item was Strongly Agree.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Individuals who will be productive, tax paying citizens, and to advance the economy. Completely clean criminal record
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
What is currently in place for background checks works well. I want less restrictions for non-criminal, mentally stable, taxpaying citizens.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
I support BDS (boycott, divestment, and sanction) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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?
Term Limits (2) for Senate and House House moving from 2 years to 4 year terms (they spend too much time and money campaigning and running for reelection every other year-wasteful) Fair Tax Limitations on importing goods that we need to be made in America for accessibility and safety (medication, food, etc). Farming and Forestry (legislation to ensure they are paid for their commodity and to help these areas thrive) Education Reform to eradicate Common Core and to Ensure Teacher Autonomy in Classrooms
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, when it is heightened by the media and career politicians to keep us divided. Most people are good and desire fairness for all. We need to fix the problems of equality and fair treatment in our society through conversations, brainstorming solutions, and implementing new ideas.
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 am a Constitutionalist. I am running for office to protect the Constitution of the United States of America and ensure our freedoms for generations to come with our Republic fully intact.
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 am running to represent the people. I am tired of not having a choice myself and having to choose between the lesser of evils. Career politicians are bought off by "the swamp" of lobbyist, big tech, and special interests. I have refused money that came with a promise. I will go to D.C. to represent the people of Georgia, or I will stay home and finish my career in public education. I am providing Georgia with an option. I want two terms only, and I want to get two term limits placed on everyone else as well. There are plenty of Patriots in our Country who can serve too.
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 the Holy Bible in its entirety. We were created by the creator of the universe for relationship. Jesus is God's son and was born through a virgin. Jesus lived a perfect life, was crucified to satisfy sin debt for mankind. He rose on the 3rd day and ascended to Heaven, so we all can have everlasting life.
