Darrius Butler

Democrat | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Darrius Butler


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 8


Incumbent

No


Links

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EDUCATION

Morehouse, Atlanta, PhD, 2020

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

City of Praise, Reverend

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (1)

Georgia AFL-CIO

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

CURRENT ELECTED OFFICIALS: - GA State Senator George E. Lucas - Ga State Rep. Dexter Sharper - Ga State Rep Billy Mitchell - Jasper County Commissioner Sheila Pounds - Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Elaine Lucas - Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins, Jr. - Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler - Gordon Mayor Mary Ann Whipple Lou - Perry City Councilmember Phyllis Bynum-Grace - Sylvester City Councilmember Earnest Carter, Jr. - Quitman City Councilmember Mattie Neloms - Interim Quitman City Manager Dr. Nancy Dennard - Rockdale County Sheriff Eric Levett FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS: - Former Macon Mayor Jack Ellis - Former Forsyth Mayor John Howard - Former Washington Mayor Willie Burns - Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner Henry Fickin - Former Douglas City Commissioner Olivia Coley-Pearson PACS & ORGANIZATIONS : - American Youth for Climate Action - Vote Pro Choice - National Black Caucus of State Legislators -Voices of Muslims -National council of Negro, women of greater Atlanta

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

#Voteprochoice (2022)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Disagree

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Under rapes, potential death of the mother, and right to choose

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

The federal government should be pro-choice


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

I would tax the middle class less.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Disagree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Yes


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Keep religion out of politics. The two do not need to be intertwined.

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

Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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

They should be required to be vaccinated if they carry a disease that can be spread.

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

I believe in universal healthcare


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.

C

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Disagree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes because we need to protect children on both sides of the ongoing issue. Palestinians deserve to have rights as the population that existed there prior to the 1948 influx of the people we now call Israelis.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

The American people have national issues they want addressed before we handle international issues. They want proper healthcare, fair wages, affordable grocery prices, and more. We need to resolve internal issues first.


IMMIGRATION

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

Disagree

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

Those willing to contribute positively to our society and where they have entered as undocumented individuals, be willing to correct their status while making positive contributions to our society.


EDUCATION

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

Neutral

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

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 Disagree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Neutral

People have a right to choose their gender as that is not something you are born with. It should not be lumped together with other heinous things such as abuse, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Neutral

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a Christian that believes in the autonomy of man, separation of church and state, support for the LGBTQIA+ community, right to choice, freeing people experiencing genocide, and much more.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Neutral

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Agree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Agree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

I believe in clean, green energy sources


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 Liberal

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

We are to aid in the lives of the people we protect. We are not to dictate to them how they choose to live.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Licensing should be required as well as background checks

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