Eric W. Bell II

Democrat | Georgia

Candidate Profile

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Eric W. Bell II


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2023


Election

Special HD75


Race

State Rep., Dist. 75


Incumbent

No


Links

Eric W. Bell II websites
Facebook

EDUCATION

Morehouse College, Atlanta, Bachelors, 2013

Georgia State Universitye, Atlanta, Masters, 2023

WORK & MILITARY

Navy, Ensign, 2

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Pro -Choice

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

Disagree

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

Agree


ECONOMY

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

Not income tax, or even tax for all.

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

Foreign aid and military spending.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree


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?

Not sure


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.

B

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

not sure


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

No sure

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.

Agree

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

Not sure


EDUCATION

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

Disagree


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.

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.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

God first. Treat everyone how you want to be treated.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Allow water and snacks to be given to people in line to vote.


EQUALITY

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

yes

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

Strongly Agree


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.

b

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

Strongly Disagree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To provide services that can't be maintained through private enterprise.

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?

Moderate

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

n/a

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?

People first.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

assault rifle ban, 21 age limit

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

Neutral

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