Brett Mauldin

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

Brett Mauldin


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary


Race

State Senator, Dist. 17


Incumbent

No


Links

Brett Mauldin websitesBrett Mauldin phones FacebookX

EDUCATION

Lee University, Cleveland, TN, Minor - Theology, 2004

Lee University, Cleveland, TN, Business Administration, 2004

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Home Builders Association of Georgia, Associate Vice President (2 years), Lake Point community church

Youth Pastor (2005-2007), Lake Oconee Builders Association, President

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Georgia Republican Assembly

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Georgia Republican Assembly

Young Americans for Liberty

US Term Limits Pledge signee

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?

None

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?

Remove state income tax/fair or flat tax implementation

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Better stewardship of funds and open up bids to more companies. Reduce/eliminate tax dollars sent over seas.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

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.

C

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None - vaccines should be a choice for people based on their individual beliefs.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Establish a plan to take preemptive strike to cells and defensive posture as needed.

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.

Neutral


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?

Anyone that would like to immigrate should be allowed to. However, they should follow our systems and do so LEGALLY.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

By doing so, a side effect would be that teachers pay would rise due to more competition for their services.


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

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in female sports or in their bathrooms.

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

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.

Bible believing, strong Christian


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Photo ID is required for alcohol, tobacco, flights, etc. They should be required for the great responsibility of voting.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Paper ballots and required ID.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No. I believe that racism is primarily initiated by the media and government to separate people in order to distract from their own devious actions.

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) climate change is a way for government to spend our tax money with no proof or basis. Why do so many high ranking government officials buy property on the coast if they are concerned with the oceans rising?

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

I believe it is far safer for the environment than strip mining for lithium.


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect its citizens.

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).

Facebook.com/mauldinforstatesenate Twitter.com/brettforgeorgia

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?

I stand for freedom and less government. I truly wish we could trust government, but time and time again the government has misused that trust. I stand for transparency.


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?

Violent felons should not have guns.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

A gun is neither good, nor bad. It is an inanimate object. A fork is not responsible for making someone fat or skinny; it is all in the actions of the person using it.

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