Progeorlan M. Walker Sr.
Republican | Mississippi
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Progeorlan M. Walker Sr.
Party
Republican
Election Year
2023
Election
Primary
Race
State House, Dist. 7
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Cornerstone Christian School, Memphis, High School Diploma, 1997
Jacksonville Theological Seminary, Memphis, Doctorate of Divinity, 2007
WORK & MILITARY
Benjamin Hooks Jobs Corp, Phlebotomy Medical lab tech EKG/CPR, 2002
AFFILIATIONS
Destiny International Christian Center, Senior Pastor, Greater Faith Tabernacle
Associated Bishop, Desoto County Coalition of Services, Member
Desoto County Republican Club, Member, Boy Scouts Of America
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
None, 0
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
None, 0
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
Progeorlan Walker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023.
In this article, Progeorlan Walker announces his candidacy and discusses goals.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Never, biblically it is not our choice to be able to a life. Just what I believe
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants and Medicaid funding).
Agree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
State Income Tax
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
N/A need to examine this a little more closely to give an appropriate response
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 should government close churches?
Church and State should remain separate always. This is very dangerous to interfere with God's business as the government as well need the churches for council, prayer, and to also hear the concerns of that community as a political leader
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 options (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 the government should reform healthcare to maximize private health insurance options; D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
My answer would be both B and C. Keep Medicare/Medicaid with a few changes, as we have to take care of our senior citizens. Healthcare should be available to those who want it from government or the option of paying for it at your expense.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
I think that's a personal decision to be made by the Individual not government or employer etc, especially if it's the COVID-19 vaccination, all other vaccinations as it pertains to ex; colds, chicken pox, flu, and measles, be considered/taken in my opinion, except for the COVID-19.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Better screening/background checks of persons trying to enter the US, along with their contacts and connections. Strengthening our borders, and stricter laws on persons that are even considering threatening this great country with harsher penalties for them and their families as well. Not to mention monitoring foreign countries and US cities with high populations and large tourist visits throughout the year.
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?
Only those persons who are willing to go through the proper channels and process of becoming a US Citizen and undergo rigours background checks and screening. Those who are willing to work hard and pay taxes like any other American citizen
EDUCATION
The state should prioritize education funding by allowing dollars to follow the child instead of focusing on programs and administrators.
Disagree
If you support giving parents more educational options, please list all of the following options that apply and in priority order: A) A universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program; B) An ESA program for low-income children only; C) Expanding tax credits for businesses to give to private schools; D) Expanding public charter schools; E) Allowing homeschoolers to take classes at the local public school.
A, B, C, D.
What most closely matches your view on pornography? A) I agree with the American Library Association that any person of any age should have access to any book; B) Library collections, displays and events should be curated using age-appropriate guidelines, similar to what we do for movies (G, PG, R, etc.); C) Mississippi libraries should follow state laws that prevent pornography from being accessible to minors.
Pornography should not be displayed to underage children, or the general public, nor those who it would offend, therefore MS libraries should follow state laws that prevent this from happening in our state
VALUES
What most closely matches your view on marriage? A) Anything goes; B) Marriage between one man and one woman should be promoted and encouraged; C) A divorce should be hard to get; D) Marriage is important, but no-fault divorce should be allowed.
B. Marriage is between a Man and woman as God has ordained and commanded in the bible.
Judeo-Christian values establish a framework of morality that 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.
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Did not answer
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
What most closely matches your view on ballot measures? A) Ballot measures should be able to amend the constitution with few, if any, restrictions; B) Ballot measures should only be able to propose changes to laws when signatures are collected from people all across the state; C) The current process of allowing the Legislature to propose constitutional amendments will result in the best outcomes.
Did not answer
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Agree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It's certainly possible
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
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To serve the people who elected them, listen to their concerns, and create an economy/environment that would preserve the values of those communities around them. To remember the widows and the poor, and to protect the beliefs of each individual. This is done by getting involved with the community and earning their trust by building solid relationships that could last a lifetime.
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
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 never
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I'm no politician or superhero, just a hardworking young man, who lives in, loves, and work in Desoto County, MS. I have a desire to serve my community in more excellent way and want to preserve and protect our values for future generations Faith, Family, & Finances. My commitment to you, if elected as MS State Representative District 7, is to pray over each decision that is made and each law passed. I will work hard for you and listen to your concerns and gradually make changes that will continue to preserve the things we hold so dear. I will use commonsense and practical methods on getting the job done and bridge the gap between political party lines regardless of sex, age, race, creed, color, and religion. My current priorities are strengthening our our borders at the Tennessee line throughout Desoto County MS, Infrastructure, our first responders, and educators are a few things currently on my agenda at this time
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Neutral
No one is above the law and everyone should be held accountable for his/her actions if they violate the human rights of another even if off Duty, one is sworn to uphold the law and to do just.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Background checks, finger printing, and gun ownership classes could help.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
Guns don't kill people, people kill people and they are the ones to be held responsible for his/hers actions based upon the laws of the land
