Bill Blanchard
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Bill Blanchard
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 175
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY, Ph.D., 1986
Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY, M.Div, 1979
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL, B.S. Marketing, 1974
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Alliance Promoting Election Transparency, Founder and Chairman, 2021 - Current, International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention
1990-1998, Chairman for final two years of service, Southern Baptist Convention, Credentials Committee 1999, Resolutions Committee, 2001
Arkansas Baptist Convention, Resolutions Committee, 2000
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Georgia Republican Assembly
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Georgia Republican Assembly
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never
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
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Repeal the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the graduated income tax. On the state level, repeal the state income tax.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
For the federal government, adhere to the enumerated powers of Congress in Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. Stop Foreign Aid, abolish most departments of the federal government, and stop federal grants to the states. On the state level: prioritize essential government functions such as law enforcement and safety; stop funding of special-interest perks and creation of frivolous Commissions to study matters not related to the general purpose of government.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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
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.
Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Close our borders and limit legal immigration from Middle Eastern countries.
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
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?
Legal immigration should be limited to the merit system, allowing those who would benefit American culture and society.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Charter Schools which rely on tax money but come out from under the authority of elected school boards should not be allowed. It is taxation without representation.
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.
I concur with the theological positions of “The Baptist Faith and Message” ( 2000 edition).
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Stop using Dominion voting machines in Georgia and go to security paper ballots only. No non-citizen voting. Enhanced chain-of-custody laws. Mandatory forensic audits of suspected voter fraud. Strengthen voter identification process. Make ballots public records. Enhanced penalties for voter fraud.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Black Lives Matter and other Marxist groups that incite racial violence are a threat to domestic security. Critical Race Theory curriculum that indoctrinates children in false beliefs of racial superiority can threaten domestic tranquility.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Strongly Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To reward good and punish evil; to defend its citizens from attacks both foreign and domestic.
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
Constitutional Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Recorded presentations of my platform are available on Facebook pages.
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?
As a “constitutional conservative” I will adhere to the eternal principles of our Constitution.
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
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Convicted felons should be restricted.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
