
Kandiss Taylor PhD
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kandiss Taylor PhD
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University, 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
US Senate, 2020
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*Georgia Right to Life
*Patriots for Freedom PAC
OTHER (1)
Seth Keshel
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Mike Lindell
Lin Wood
Stew Peters
Ann Vandersteel
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2021)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
None
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Secure our borders
I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.
Choose not to answer
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Eliminate income tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Frivolous Education Spending on Programs that the Teachers Don’t Want or Need
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Every person who wishes to enter the US must go through the set legal requirements set forth by our immigration policy.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
We must support our law enforcement.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Neutral
In the 1970's the left attacked institutional mental health and as a result we have suffered as a nation. Mental Health should be a priority but I would think there are other areas of the budget where funds could be redirected.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Absolutely not. Guns do not kill people. People kill people.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Law and Order and No government overreach
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
What the founders established in the Constitution is as close to perfect as you can get. My fear is that as a nation we have strayed very far and if we are not purposeful in its defense we will lose all of our liberties! If not for the 2nd Amendment they would be close to gone now.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
See these under "Videos" on Kandiss Taylor FB page. Blue Ridge speaking engagement March 27 (FB page), Fox 54 interview March 17. See Kandiss Taylor Twitter Feb 20, 2022 " I will terminate the use of all voting machines in Georgia, we'll go back to counting votes by hand." Stew Peters Network interview with Kandiss Taylor March 22, 2022 "GA Rhinos try to Silence America's First Grassroots."
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Hard No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I love Jesus, will govern for the people as a servant, and after I finish I will go back to serving in education.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Strongly Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Jesus Christ who is the Son of God came to earth as a perfect human was crucified on the cross for sin and sickness and was resurrected 3 days later for our redemption and healing. When a person believes in Jesus they are made new in Him and will have access to all of the benefits of His Kingdom.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
No drop boxes, absentee ballots for military and rare circumstances, paper ballots, thumb recognition and photo id
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes, it is when it is being propagandized by the mainstream media. Our country has come so far from the days of racism and division. Our current political climate and mainstream media wants to divide us so that we do not stay strong as We the people.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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