Travis Johnson
Democrat | Georgia
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Travis Johnson
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 14
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Reinhardt University, Waleska, BS, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Cherokee Family Violence Center, Volunteer, Department of Family and Children's Services
Care Manager
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (2)
Fair Fight
Georgia Stonewall Democrats
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Senator Elena Parent, District 42
Senator Harold Jones, District 22
Vote Pro Choice
Mom Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate
Georgia Stonewall Democrats
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.
Neutral
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?
Although I do not like abortion, I believe each case is unique and should be treated as such.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Look at the cases in which we know there is abuse of funds
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.
Neutral
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.
Yes
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Not to mix religion with politics
HEALTHCARE
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?
Being a genetically pre-disposed diabetic man myself, I would just support healthcare that is actually affordable, not based on what insurance will pay.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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.
Neutral
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Yes, legally and under the guidelines of the US.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I do not consider myself a Christian, just a follower of Christ as I believe Christianity has been hijacked and has turned into what I know and love about Christ and the church.
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?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I believe the extremes of both parties divide us, and for me, being American is simply enough!
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
BS in Criminology with a Concentration in Environmental Science Grew up in the foster care system which I now support with wraparound services Seek to represent everyone, not just the party
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 stand by being intentional in "Doing What's Right on Purpose!" Let's build, not tear down and be the change we would like to see! We fail together, and we succeed together, but together, we can accomplish anything!
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
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.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I would eliminate states ability to issue lifetime concealed carry permits, as a lot can change with an individual during a lifetime. The same way we have to pass a driving test to operate a motor vehicle, we should be required to pass a safety course and qualify on basic operation of that weapon.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Disagree
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?
Budget Equality Healthcare
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. I am a minority man married to a Caucasian woman and we have seen racism and injustice first hand in our lives, and it seems as though things are getter worse, not better. The same way a sex offender has to register as a sex offender, so should racists. Make racism a crime!
