
Alan Sims
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Alan Sims
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 10
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, Bachelor of Science, 1984
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Master of Arts in Religion, 2004
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Master of Divinity, 2014
Air War College, Montgomery, AL, 2005
WORK & MILITARY
United States Army, Captain, 1984 - 1989
United States Air Force, Colonel, 1989 - 2014
AFFILIATIONS
National Character Association, President, Family Research Council
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Linda Blechinger, Mayor, Auburn, GA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
WinRed (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception until natural death. There is never an instance in which killing a preborn child should be legal.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Life begins at conception until natural death. There is never an instance in which killing a preborn child should be legal.
ECONOMY
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
Redistribution of income is needed to lessen the gap between the wealthy and working classes.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I fully support the Child Tax Credit. I also believe we can do more by increasing and extending the Child Tax Credit to ensure expectant and adopting families are included. This is an important way to promote family values through federal policy. Also, I believe that the Inheritance Tax should be eliminated. The "Inheritance Tax," or “Death Tax” undermines the strength of families by taking a generational inheritance and placing that property into the hands of the federal government. This makes the citizen subject to the government rather than the government subject to the citizen. The death tax is at odds with Proverbs 13:22 and constitutes a seizure of property (land/money) without compensation. The government should not take away the land (inheritance/property) from the people or heirs of the people.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I fully support the Child Tax Credit. I also believe we can do more by increasing and extending the Child Tax Credit to ensure expectant and adopting families are included. This is an important way to promote family values through federal policy. Also, I believe that the Inheritance Tax should be eliminated. The "Inheritance Tax," or “Death Tax” undermines the strength of families by taking a generational inheritance and placing that property into the hands of the federal government. This makes the citizen subject to the government rather than the government subject to the citizen. The death tax is at odds with Proverbs 13:22 and constitutes a seizure of property (land/money) without compensation. The government should not take away the land (inheritance/property) from the people or heirs of the people.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Americans have both a God-given and constitutional right to exercise their religious freedom. The government’s role is to protect that right - not infringe upon it. The “wall of separation between Church and State,” as stated to the Danbury Baptists by Thomas Jefferson, is to ensure the government does not infringe on the natural rights of man and man’s relationship with God.
What should be the relationship between the church and the state?
Americans have both a God-given and constitutional right to exercise their religious freedom. The government’s role is to protect that right - not infringe upon it. The “wall of separation between Church and State,” as stated to the Danbury Baptists by Thomas Jefferson, is to ensure the government does not infringe on the natural rights of man and man’s relationship with God.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are no circumstances where vaccinations should be required.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are no circumstances where vaccinations should be required.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
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) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.
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.
Strongly Disagree
BDS constitutes anti-Semitism by a different name. I strongly oppose it.
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.
Strongly Disagree
BDS constitutes anti-Semitism by a different name. I strongly oppose it.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
1 – Support our military, police officers, and counter-terrorism organizations. 2 – Recognize Hamas, CAIR, and other organizations as terrorist organizations and freeze their financial assets. 3 – Support the State of Israel.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
1 – Support our military, police officers, and counter-terrorism organizations. 2 – Recognize Hamas, CAIR, and other organizations as terrorist organizations and freeze their financial assets. 3 – Support the State of Israel.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
A nation that cannot secure its borders cannot long remain a nation. The situation at our Southern Border constitutes a national security threat, and must be secured immediately.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
A nation that cannot secure its borders cannot long remain a nation. The situation at our Southern Border constitutes a national security threat, and must be secured immediately.
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
State and federal funds shall be denied to any public or private entity, such as a sanctuary city, that is not in compliance with immigration laws.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
As a sovereign nation, the U.S. has the responsibility to choose who may immigrate, and that decision should include what's good for America. Whoever comes here must be properly and effectively vetted, and most importantly, must love this nation. Every immigrant should be required to complete citizenship training requirements so that they can legally participate in the American experience in a way that benefits themselves and our nation.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
As a sovereign nation, the U.S. has the responsibility to choose who may immigrate, and that decision should include what's good for America. Whoever comes here must be properly and effectively vetted, and most importantly, must love this nation. Every immigrant should be required to complete citizenship training requirements so that they can legally participate in the American experience in a way that benefits themselves and our nation.
VALUES
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Sexual orientation and gender identity should be protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
I am a Christian, and my faith informs my worldview, beliefs and values. Pertaining to our nation and to governement, I hold to the following guiding principles: AMERICA IS AN EXCEPTIONAL NATION America is an exceptional nation, shaped and established under the protection of Providence. OUR CORNERSTONES The Bible and the Constitution are the cornerstones of our Republic. We must remain true to these to remain under the providential protection we have prospered under more than 200 years. OUR CONSTITUTION The United States Constitution is the oldest in the world. Its durability is the result of the timeless principles on which it is established, and the original intent of our Founding Fathers. OUR RIGHTS COME FROM GOD Our rights are inalienable and come from God, not from government. INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY For a nation to remain free, individual liberties must go hand-in-hand with personal responsibility and limited government.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian, and my faith informs my worldview, beliefs and values. Pertaining to our nation and to governement, I hold to the following guiding principles: AMERICA IS AN EXCEPTIONAL NATION America is an exceptional nation, shaped and established under the protection of Providence. OUR CORNERSTONES The Bible and the Constitution are the cornerstones of our Republic. We must remain true to these to remain under the providential protection we have prospered under more than 200 years. OUR CONSTITUTION The United States Constitution is the oldest in the world. Its durability is the result of the timeless principles on which it is established, and the original intent of our Founding Fathers. OUR RIGHTS COME FROM GOD Our rights are inalienable and come from God, not from government. INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY For a nation to remain free, individual liberties must go hand-in-hand with personal responsibility and limited government.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
My commitment as a Congressman is to uphold the Constitution, and to ensure that unconstitutional bills like HR1 - For the People Act are never passed into law. This deceptively named bill would give the Federal Government control over elections, in contravention to the Constitution.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
My commitment as a Congressman is to uphold the Constitution, and to ensure that unconstitutional bills like HR1 - For the People Act are never passed into law. This deceptively named bill would give the Federal Government control over elections, in contravention to the Constitution.
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
America is not a racist nation, but there are those who would use the label of racism to divide Americans and to destroy the fabric of our nation from the inside out.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
America is not a racist nation, but there are those who would use the label of racism to divide Americans and to destroy the fabric of our nation from the inside out.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. As Americans, we all care about our environment, and we all want sustainable practices so that we can pass a vibrant world to our grandchildren. Our nation has led the way toward clean energy and better business practices, and these values are at the core of the American experience. This is a bi-partisan issue that has been hijacked by the left to promote environmental solutions that are unsustainable by our economy.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. As Americans, we all care about our environment, and we all want sustainable practices so that we can pass a vibrant world to our grandchildren. Our nation has led the way toward clean energy and better business practices, and these values are at the core of the American experience. This is a bi-partisan issue that has been hijacked by the left to promote environmental solutions that are unsustainable by our economy.
ABOUT YOU
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
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
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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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCENjMU9ckb6hV4R8AzFsopQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alansimsga
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My priorities include, but are not limited to the following: PROTECT LIFE – Life is a sacred gift from God that begins at conception. I will defend life at every opportunity, and always oppose measures that allow taxpayer funding of abortion. PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT – As a veteran and avid gun owner, the right to keep and bear arms is key to protecting freedom and must be defended as fundamental to all other liberties. ELECTION INTEGRITY – American blood has been shed across generations to protect every Georgian’s right to vote, and under no circumstances should abuse of the election process be tolerated. It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. NATIONAL SECURITY – Threats to our nation exist, not only abroad, but within our borders, and are gaining strength under the weak Biden Administration. America must retake its global position as a nation that commands peace through strength. BORDER SECURITY – The situation at our southern border threatens our safety and our economy. We must finish the wall and enforce our laws to protect our national sovereignty. CUT SPENDING – Congress is on a spending spree that must stop. The government should entrust the people and the private sector to provide solutions rather than the government becoming "the solution." ENERGY INDEPENDENCE – America is blessed with abundant resources. Government should promote energy independence and not put our sovereignty, safety or prosperity at risk. SUPPORT BUSINESS – The American economy flourishes when businesses take risks, develop solutions to problems, and government stays out of the way. Government mandates and onerous regulations have no place on Georgians or their businesses. DEFEND ISRAEL AND STAND BY OUR ALLIES – I served for two years in Jerusalem and two years at the Pentagon to ensure Israel’s security. Protection of our greatest ally in the region is a moral and strategic imperative. Standing by all of our allies is the right thing to do, and helps to keep us safe. LOW TAXES – American families and the middle class prosper when taxes are low and fair for all. Americans must be able to take home more of what they earn and access the prosperity for which they have worked so hard. STOP THE INDOCTRINATION – I come from a proud history of Georgia educators. Both of my grandfathers were school principals and many in my family, including my daughter, have taught in both public and private schools. The left is working to indoctrinate our children through Critical Race Theory (CRT) and socialist principles that are aimed to divide and demoralize our nation. In Congress, I’ll stand against this dangerous indoctrination in our children’s schools and classrooms. SCHOOL CHOICE – Public schools wield disproportionate influence over our kids. Parents must have the first and last say in their student’s curriculum and school. AGRICULTURE – Farmers & Ranchers are a cornerstone of Georgia’s 10th District economy and way of life. Onerous taxes and regulations must be defeated and repealed to ensure vibrancy of this sector and markets must be open to sell their commodities to the world. LESS REGULATION – Government bureaucracy has created obstacles that favor certain people and businesses while placing others at a disadvantage. The Administrative State must be checked so that barriers to entry can be reduced and businesses can flourish. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES – Veterans have served our nation at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. Our nation must honor its commitment to these heroes and ensure they receive the transition support, training, and healthcare benefits as promised. LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS – Skyrocketing healthcare costs that benefit big corporations at the expense of vulnerable families is wrong. Establishing a patient-first approach with transparent pricing is key to stopping the ballooning cost of healthcare. SAFER COMMUNITIES – All Georgians deserve to feel safe at home and free of fear in their communities. Police and first responders must be supported to ensure federal resources are not cut off because of radical political agendas.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
My priorities include, but are not limited to the following: PROTECT LIFE – Life is a sacred gift from God that begins at conception. I will defend life at every opportunity, and always oppose measures that allow taxpayer funding of abortion. PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT – As a veteran and avid gun owner, the right to keep and bear arms is key to protecting freedom and must be defended as fundamental to all other liberties. ELECTION INTEGRITY – American blood has been shed across generations to protect every Georgian’s right to vote, and under no circumstances should abuse of the election process be tolerated. It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. NATIONAL SECURITY – Threats to our nation exist, not only abroad, but within our borders, and are gaining strength under the weak Biden Administration. America must retake its global position as a nation that commands peace through strength. BORDER SECURITY – The situation at our southern border threatens our safety and our economy. We must finish the wall and enforce our laws to protect our national sovereignty. CUT SPENDING – Congress is on a spending spree that must stop. The government should entrust the people and the private sector to provide solutions rather than the government becoming "the solution." ENERGY INDEPENDENCE – America is blessed with abundant resources. Government should promote energy independence and not put our sovereignty, safety or prosperity at risk. SUPPORT BUSINESS – The American economy flourishes when businesses take risks, develop solutions to problems, and government stays out of the way. Government mandates and onerous regulations have no place on Georgians or their businesses. DEFEND ISRAEL AND STAND BY OUR ALLIES – I served for two years in Jerusalem and two years at the Pentagon to ensure Israel’s security. Protection of our greatest ally in the region is a moral and strategic imperative. Standing by all of our allies is the right thing to do, and helps to keep us safe. LOW TAXES – American families and the middle class prosper when taxes are low and fair for all. Americans must be able to take home more of what they earn and access the prosperity for which they have worked so hard. STOP THE INDOCTRINATION – I come from a proud history of Georgia educators. Both of my grandfathers were school principals and many in my family, including my daughter, have taught in both public and private schools. The left is working to indoctrinate our children through Critical Race Theory (CRT) and socialist principles that are aimed to divide and demoralize our nation. In Congress, I’ll stand against this dangerous indoctrination in our children’s schools and classrooms. SCHOOL CHOICE – Public schools wield disproportionate influence over our kids. Parents must have the first and last say in their student’s curriculum and school. AGRICULTURE – Farmers & Ranchers are a cornerstone of Georgia’s 10th District economy and way of life. Onerous taxes and regulations must be defeated and repealed to ensure vibrancy of this sector and markets must be open to sell their commodities to the world. LESS REGULATION – Government bureaucracy has created obstacles that favor certain people and businesses while placing others at a disadvantage. The Administrative State must be checked so that barriers to entry can be reduced and businesses can flourish. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES – Veterans have served our nation at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. Our nation must honor its commitment to these heroes and ensure they receive the transition support, training, and healthcare benefits as promised. LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS – Skyrocketing healthcare costs that benefit big corporations at the expense of vulnerable families is wrong. Establishing a patient-first approach with transparent pricing is key to stopping the ballooning cost of healthcare. SAFER COMMUNITIES – All Georgians deserve to feel safe at home and free of fear in their communities. Police and first responders must be supported to ensure federal resources are not cut off because of radical political agendas.
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
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Strongly Agree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We must protect the Second Amendment – As a veteran and avid gun owner, the right to keep and bear arms is key to protecting freedom and must be defended as fundamental to all other liberties.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Firearms do not commit crimes or violence - people do. Those who commit acts of violence using firearms can and should be held liable, as our current laws already allow. The manufacturers of firearms and the dealers that sell firearms to citizens who are not otherwise disqualified should not be held liable for the illegal actions committed by the individual - the individual is responsible for his or her own actions.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We must protect the Second Amendment – As a veteran and avid gun owner, the right to keep and bear arms is key to protecting freedom and must be defended as fundamental to all other liberties.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
Firearms do not commit crimes or violence - people do. Those who commit acts of violence using firearms can and should be held liable, as our current laws already allow. The manufacturers of firearms and the dealers that sell firearms to citizens who are not otherwise disqualified should not be held liable for the illegal actions committed by the individual - the individual is responsible for his or her own actions.
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