
Samuel Lenaeus
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Samuel Lenaeus
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 55
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, BS, 1986
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Buckhead Business Association, Board, Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
Housing Chair, Carrollton Jaycees, Board - Empty Stocking Chair - 4th of July Parade Chair
Carrolton Kiwanis, Board - Kronicle Editor, Polo for Hospice
Board, Carrollton CASA, Board
Carrollton's Mayors Ad Hoc Committee for Save or Station, President, Buckhead Expletory Committee
President & Founder, Sigma Nu International Fraternity, Division Commander - Southeast Alpha
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Buckhead Young Republicans
Georgia Log Cabin Republicans
Buckhead City Committee
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Harm to the mother, any Illegal pregnancy's
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Neutral
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
too many to list here
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
reduce size of government
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
no circumstances exist, churches can make their own decisions to be open or closed
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.
much discussion needs to happen here
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
when there fully tested and known to have no side effects, never when there experimental
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
fully verify all people traveling into our country
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.
Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
any person who is fully verified and goes through the legal immigration system, my great grand parents came through Ellis Island in 1906 and followed the laws of their time.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
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.
Neutral
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
better secure drop boxes if they are not limited all together, each voter ballot should be easily identified as a valid register voter
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
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.
Did not answer
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Neutral
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
provide a safe environment for people to use their freedoms to prosper
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?
Lean Conservative
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
Did not answer
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?
A NEW 55 Deserves NEW Leadership CRIME: Atlanta crime is out of control. Liberal Democrat leadership is not working! I will work closely with state and local authorities to put a stop to crime in our neighborhoods! EDUCATION: Atlanta Public Schools with in the 55 are among the lowest tested in the state. With a annual budget exceeding 1 Billion dollars or around 20K per student we are not getting the results from our investment. I will put in the serious work needed at the state level to fix this for the 55 and the rest of APS. PROTECTING YOUR 1st AMENDMENT RIGHTS: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
both can be funded with no redirecting
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
restrictions are already in place, discussion on how to get guns away from criminals should continue
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Neutral
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