Tess Redding

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

Tess Redding


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 37


Incumbent

No


Links

Tess Redding phones Tess Redding emailFacebook

EDUCATION

Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, LLM, 2016

Philippine Law School, Pasay, Juris Doctor, 2002

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Paralegal, 2010

WORK & MILITARY

N/A

AFFILIATIONS

Transfiguration Catholic Church, Asst. Teacher Volunteer/Prayer Listener/Serving coffee/serving food during Thanksgiving/Christmas and other days, Presidents Team

member, Republican Party/Trump2016/Trump2020/NRA/GRA/Women for Trump/, Member

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

None

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

None

Race

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (2)

*Stand For Health Freedom

*Patriot Parents

OTHER (1)

Georgia Republican Assembly

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Republican Party; Georgia Republican assembly;

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)

WinRed (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

I am Pro Life. I acknowledged that it is a woman's body and its her choice but I the baby/fetus although inside her body is not her body. It is another person's body, so she does not have any choice but to let that body who is helpless inside her body to live. However, if allowing that baby to live will put the mother's life in real danger, I will leave the decision/option to the doctor.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I believe in Right to Life, that a human being has the right to live and not killed by another. Abortion providers like Planned Parenthood is a business, worst, their business is killing babies, killing those helpless unborn is horrible. No taxpayer money should fund a murderer's business. Some are saying Planned Parenthood is also in the business of organ harvesting (selling baby body parts). Actually, aborted fetus is one of the ingredients of the covid19 vaccine (MRNA).

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

Life is precious and our life does not belong to us. Our life was here was temporary, it was given by God and only God can take it. I know that pain of seeing our love one's in pain or suffering but I still believe, it is only God you can take our life.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

I want to eliminate state income tax and should pass fair tax instead. Because we are taxing working people too much, it is like sucking their blood. NO tax increase.

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

Entitlements. Only real helpless, needy Americans should be given aids like wic, food stamps and other.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree

We should encourage our youths to go back to basic skills. Learn vocational skill/trades. Then they easily find good paying jobs can be responsible enough and independent to take care of themselves and if they think they should pursue college education for their personal advancement and growth then they can do it by themselves without being burdened by any student loan because they know what is best for them to grow and prosper in their lives, they will feel responsible not entitled.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

We are Americans, we are free. We have individual rights and freedom. We should not be forced to do something against our moral values or religious belief. People can go somewhere else and do their business instead of forcing others to do it for them. It's their money they can put it wherever they want. Except, forcing someone to do something which violate their rights. Individual right is for everyone. You cannot claim your right and denied others their right.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

We have a constitutional right for the practice of our religion or not to practice religion. I will agree to our government closing down churches if it endanger national security, like if the church is being used to harbor terrorist, hide firearms, ammunitions and other deadly weapons that will claim the lives of our people.


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.

Medicare and Medicaid should be available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. By the way, Medicare is not a form of entitlement, it is a RIGHT of the individual who paid and still paying for it. Medicaid, otherwise is the help given by the government to people who needs it. I never heard of anyone in Georgia, actually the whole country who was denied healthcare. Everyone who went to hospital were taken cared of, even though they don't have health insurance. We are very compassionate country.

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

NEVER. no entity government or private should force or require any vaccinations of any form. It is a violation of our rights. Every person knows what is good for his/her body/health. Nobody should be force to inject/put anything in their body without fully explaining the side effect/benefits to him/her. Moreover, as a requirement to receive services/benefits/rights.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

I don't think we can do anything to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism because we are harboring them. Actually, we all know that the present government is inviting them, letting them in and those that were captured, they released them.

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

NO, we should respect Israel's right as a nation. Palestine should stay in their country and stop bothering/attacking Israel. No Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel.


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Close the border. Finish the wall that President Trump started building. We should secure our border, put more armed border patrol agents on the border.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Any able bodied person that love our country, would like to work to achieve their dreams, of good moral character, not a terrorist or terrorist sympathizer or supporter, and who obeys the legal process to enter the U.S. should be allowed to enter.


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

I absolutely support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools and home schools. Public schools had been so radicalized, our students are way behind student of other countries in basic education. Government School must improve their curriculum with more emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.) if they want students to stay with them. No CRT. Parent knows what is best for their children. Money should follow the students.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government. Judeo-Christian bible guided family principles are clear - family is the most important collective unit in the society for happy and successful recreation. Actually, family is the framework of our society.

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

I believe that there are only Two (2) genders, male and female. I don't like them to be discriminated but I don't support them either. I respect their rights as human beings.

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

Yes, marriage is between a man and a woman period. Same sex marriage although accepted by some states and by many people does not mean that it is right and correct thing to do.Right is right even though no one is following it and wrong is wrong even though everybody is doing it. I respect their choice/decision to marry same sex but that does not mean that I support it.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

No to Critical Race Theory, it is racist. it is teaching or encouraging division, segregation. Indoctrinating/setting mindset to students that a certain race is bad is not right and unacceptable.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am Christian, specifically Catholic. I am Pro Life, I believe in the sanctity of marriage between a man and a woman. I value morality, dignity and integrity. I believe in individuality, that you achieve everything if you work hard and determine to fulfill your dreams.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

Voting is a right as well as an obligation of every citizen to preserve freedom in this country. Photo identification should be strictly enforced to make sure that only US citizens will vote.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

There should be Transparency, honesty, integrity and Accountability. Any wrongdoings should be punished with the full extent of the law. Without the right punishment, cheating will be repeated again and again, it will just be a custom. Get rid of dominion machine which alter the will of the people by changing data and it can easily be hacked or manipulated by anyone who wants to cheat or steal the election.


EQUALITY

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

I don't think racism is a threat to the United States because the one's who are crying racism is the actual racist. The left/socialist/communist are the real racist. They are playing the race card to further their anti American agenda.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Almost every race experienced slavery. Black, Whites, Irish, Chinese, Indians, Latinos and Asians too. Black people were brought here by their black countrymen and sold as slaves, same thing with the whites like Irish. They were actually more discriminatory and racist to Irish because they even posted on the door of their establishment that help wanted but Irish need not apply. So whites (Irish) has to drop the letter "O" to their last that identifies them as Irish to be able to get a job.


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. This one world government agenda of the left/socialist/communist is intentionally really hurting the economy and bringing the country down to the drain. During President Trump's presidency, we are energy independent, now we are struggling and begging to some other country.

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

Strongly Agree

Our country is rich in natural reserve gas and oil. So for us to become energy independent and might be the supplier of oil and natural gas in the world, so I support the use hydraulic fracking,


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

The general purpose of government is to provide safety for its citizens, enforce law and order, secure its border, make sure justice and equality is served.

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?

Conservative

I believe in less government, individual rights, secured border, freedom of religion, second amendment rights.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Ballot Pedia.

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?

Election Integrity, honesty, transparency and accountability. Law and Order (propose/support legislation that would add Five (5 ) years prison time for anybody who attack/assault our law enforcers. Defend our 2nd Amendment, Pro Life, Pro Choice, No CRT, School Choice, No Tax hike, Girl sports only for girls, Veterans' first, Voter's ID, Only Citizens can vote, No expansion of Medicaid, No Mandatory Vaccine/Mask, National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance be back in school, No burning of US flag,


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

Our police officers must be able to perform their duty without any fear of prosecution, in order to be respected by the unlawful elements and keep our community safe.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

Discipline must start at home. Parents must be responsible for the wrong doings of their minor children under their care/custody. Parents can seek the help of the government if they are unable to impose discipline on their children and we should be there to lend a helping hand to help them. I acknowledged mental issues, but not reducing the funds allocated to the police for our peace, order and safety. There is a lot of wasteful spending that the government is doing, that should stop.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Make sure that your gun is secured and safe. Out of reach of children. Practice gun safety in cleaning and handling it.

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

Strongly Disagree

No, that is ridiculous. Sue the offender, his/her family, his/her estate.

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