Michael Day
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
Michael Day
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 100
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
University of Mississippi, Oxford, B.A., 1997
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, High School Football Coach
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother, rape or incest
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother, rape or incest
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.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The current amount is correct. Let the free market decide if employers want to pay more.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The current amount is correct. Let the free market decide if employers want to pay more.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I do not agree with ESGs.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
I do not agree with ESGs.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Zero. Even during Covid churches should have been left alone, and let people use their judgement.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Zero. Even during Covid churches should have been left alone, and let people use their judgement.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C. I know having a older parents, and by watching my wife serve young children with speech pathology, that there is a role the government must by for the most vulnerable in our society.
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.
C. I know having a older parents, and by watching my wife serve young children with speech pathology, that there is a role the government must by for the most vulnerable in our society.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Yes. The standard shot vaccinations record for school age kids that has been in place for a long time. This record does not include covid and should not. NO employer should ever make an adult get vaccinations.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Yes. The standard shot vaccinations record for school age kids that has been in place for a long time. This record does not include covid and should not. NO employer should ever make an adult get vaccinations.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
YES
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is the only democracy in the region and we have been allies since World War 2. Israel stands for peace in the region and we need to support them NOW more than ever.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
YES
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is the only democracy in the region and we have been allies since World War 2. Israel stands for peace in the region and we need to support them NOW more than ever.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
YES. If we do not have a border, then we do not have a country. We should also take it a step further and outlaw all sanctuary cities that lead to tragedy.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
YES. If we do not have a border, then we do not have a country. We should also take it a step further and outlaw all sanctuary cities that lead to tragedy.
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Yes. School Choice for every student.
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
Yes. School Choice for every student.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
YES. Needs to be law.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
YES. BUT, no child should undergo any transition services until over 18 even if the parents approve.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
YES. Needs to be law.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
NO. Tax payers should never pay for gender transition, or abortion services.
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
YES. BUT, no child should undergo any transition services until over 18 even if the parents approve.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
NO. Tax payers should never pay for gender transition, or abortion services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Unapologetic Christian, Raised in the church and baptized. I also raise my children in he church.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Unapologetic Christian, Raised in the church and baptized. I also raise my children in he church.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need IDs to make sure the election is fair and not abused. You need an ID to do almost everything. It is NOT a violation of the1964 voting rights act to ask for ID.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
Electoral college is one of the best things about our system. Shows the genius of our founding fathers.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
We need IDs to make sure the election is fair and not abused. You need an ID to do almost everything. It is NOT a violation of the1964 voting rights act to ask for ID.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
Electoral college is one of the best things about our system. Shows the genius of our founding fathers.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Any civil unrest can threaten the security of the country. But I do believe racism is getting better in this country.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. Any civil unrest can threaten the security of the country. But I do believe racism is getting better in this country.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I can not say No enough times. Absurd
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.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely NO. It is common sense.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I can not say No enough times. Absurd
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.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely NO. It is common sense.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C. Energy independence is a national security issue
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear. But until that comes on line everywhere, we will still be dependent on Cole. Sun and wind are unless when the weather is not right.
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
C. Energy independence is a national security issue
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear. But until that comes on line everywhere, we will still be dependent on Cole. Sun and wind are unless when the weather is not right.
ABOUT YOU
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
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Do to the projects that individuals can not do themselves. Fight wars, build roads, damns, provide for the common good etc. I am a Federalist.
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 Conservative
I believe in the federalist papers. I am a US History and American Govt. teacher.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Do to the projects that individuals can not do themselves. Fight wars, build roads, damns, provide for the common good etc. I am a Federalist.
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 Conservative
I believe in the federalist papers. I am a US History and American Govt. teacher.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I back the police. They run toward the trouble and the bullets.
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I back the police. They run toward the trouble and the bullets.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE. Criminals do not obey the law.
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
NONE. Criminals do not obey the law.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
This question is difficult the way it is worded. Yes if teachers have passed a course and have the permit. But, the safe storage of the gun the overall safety of the issue would be problematic and would have to be addressed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
This question is difficult the way it is worded. Yes if teachers have passed a course and have the permit. But, the safe storage of the gun the overall safety of the issue would be problematic and would have to be addressed.
