Marcus Thompson
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
Marcus Thompson
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 164
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, BS, 2001
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
SHRM Foundation, Chair, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Education Chair, Leadership Savannah, Alumni
Coastal Georgia Minority Chamber, Bryan County Director, NAACP
Board Member, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Member
Family Promise, Board Member, Radiant Church Management
Board Member, Savannah Chapter of SHRM, Board Member
Forward Coalition, Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
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 (2)
Progressive Turnout Project
*NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (9)
Renew U.S.
Fair Fight
Progressive Turnout Project
Rep GA / Peach Power
Counselman Nick Palumbo
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Becky Evans (2020)
National Democratic Redistricting Committee (2020)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
In any situation where is it deemed medically necessary or when the mother feels it is necessary. I truly believe that woman are the best and last person to decided what is best for themselves and their children. God trusts them with this awesome responsibility, then so shall I.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Choose not to answer
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
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ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
However, there must be a measurable scale on which to base tuition and whether that tuition will be paid.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
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Under what circumstances can government close churches?
When Churches violate 501c3 status.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
When there is clear data, provided by scientific experts that a vaccination is not only needed but is highly effective, to prevent the spread of highly contagious disease or to help prevent death.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
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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.
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IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Everyone that hopes for the American Dream. Under normal asylum protocols unless there is an emergent situation (ie: war refugees), in which case there should be a streamline process put in place while ensuring that there is a full vetting of entering refugees.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Neutral
I deeply believe in properly funding public education, once we do this effectively, then should open up more choice.
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
This statement, in and of itself, is largely skewed. I know that CRT is taught ONLY in collegiate level courses. I also believe that it does not assert that institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist, but that we as a country have not fully faced the fact that we have a large racism issue. We have even fully faced the fact that slavery was real. That allowed for race bias to embed itself in many of our everyday actions.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior and that all men must go through Him. I believe that He created each of us unique in our ways and that he created this galaxy and the universe that houses it. And in all of that...and perhaps more He Created only one of each of us.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
There are many citizens that do not own a photo ID, disproportionately affects black and brown communities. This should not bar them from voting.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I would fight to make it easier to vote.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Racism is the oldest institution in this country, it has made the most intelligent among us loose themselves in a haze of irrationality.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
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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.
B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Disagree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
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I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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