Sam P Hensley Jr
Democrat | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Leans Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sam P Hensley Jr
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2021
Election
Special House Dist. 34 and House Dist. 156
Race
State Rep., Dist. 34
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Georgia, Athens, GA, JD, 1986
Duke University, Durham, NC, BA, 1983
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
WellStar Kennestone Hospital, Chairman, Board of Trustees, The Georgia Ballet, Inc.
Chairman, Board of Trustees
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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OTHER INFORMATION
Cobb County Courier article and Q&A's.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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iVoterGuide Notes:
Regarding the 2019 GA Heartbeat Bill HB 481, Hensley said "I did not support that bill because in too many cases it would outlaw a woman’s right to choose before she even knew she was pregnant."
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
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Regarding the 2019 GA Heartbeat Bill HB 481, Hensley said "I did not support that bill because in too many cases it would outlaw a woman’s right to choose before she even knew she was pregnant."
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.
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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.
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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.
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
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ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
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HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"I support any proposal that addresses the two major problems with health care in Georgia and across the country: coverage and cost."..."Medicaid expansion is certainly one option, but I think it will require some type of universal system to provide at least a basic level of health care for all of our citizens, while leaving people free to supplement that with private health insurance."
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"I support any proposal that addresses the two major problems with health care in Georgia and across the country: coverage and cost."..."Medicaid expansion is certainly one option, but I think it will require some type of universal system to provide at least a basic level of health care for all of our citizens, while leaving people free to supplement that with private health insurance."
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
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EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality that is necessary for our system of limited government.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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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?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
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JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
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2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"I support any citizen’s rights to own firearms for personal and home protection and for activities such as sports shooting and hunting. My concern is the ability of private citizens to obtain military-style assault weapons, which are designed specifically for inflicting mass human casualties.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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iVoterGuide Notes:
"I support any citizen’s rights to own firearms for personal and home protection and for activities such as sports shooting and hunting. My concern is the ability of private citizens to obtain military-style assault weapons, which are designed specifically for inflicting mass human casualties.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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The Electoral College should be abolished.
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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
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In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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