Madeline Ryan Smith
Democrat | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Liberal
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Madeline Ryan Smith
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 158
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, 2020
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Master of Arts - Social Science, 2022
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Young Democrats at Georgia Southern, Vice President, Students with Disabilities Advocacy Group at Georgia Southern
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (4)
*Run for Something
Progressive Turnout Project
Georgia Women in Numbers - GA WIN List
Renew U.S
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
Georgia WIN List
Renew US
SAFE Communities Coalition
US Term Limits
Progressive Turnout Project
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Abortion should be allowed and accessible to anyone, regardless of age, for any reason up to the end of the first trimester. After the first trimester, abortion should be allowed and accessible for any medical reason, for victims of rape or incest, or anyone under the age of 18.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
All medical clinics should be equally allowed to receive funding from government entities, no matter the treatments or type of care given.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Agree
Active Euthanasia was a main focus of my research in graduate school. I am a strong supporter of existing “Death with Dignity” laws and would be supportive of similar legislation in my state of Georgia.
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I agree that the ultra wealthy should be taxed in proportion with the rest of the country. Not only is it the moral choice, but it would be economically beneficial to the nation as well.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would reduce military spending. We need to prioritize spending on education, healthcare and infrastructure inside the US before anything else. While some spending is necessary, our budget should reflect the value American citizens put on investments such as public education or quality healthcare.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
However, I agree that all medical workers and emergency response, and law enforcement should be required to preform their job duties to their fullest capabilities regardless of religious or political views.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government should be able to close a church if the church or it’s leaders act in an unlawful manner or if religious practices are deemed to be physically dangerous or harmful to the congregation and/or community.
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.
Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
All medical personnel should be required to be vaccinated, as well as children who attend public school.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Did not answer
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.
Agree
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?
Did not answer
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
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
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Did not answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Did not answer
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
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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.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
Upon further reflection the candidate responsed to this question with "Agree" - this response was received after candidate evaluations had occured and so is not factored into the rating received.
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
iVoterGuide Notes:
Upon further reflection the candidate responsed to this question with "
B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost." - this response was received after candidate evaluations had occured and so is not factored into the rating received.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
Upon further reflection the candidate responsed to this question with "Strongly Disagree" - this response was received after candidate evaluations had occured and so is not factored into the rating received.
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
iVoterGuide Notes:
Upon further reflection the candidate responsed to this question with "Disagree" - this response was received after candidate evaluations had occured and so is not factored into the rating received.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
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