

Shawn Harris
Democrat | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Shawn Harris
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2026
Election
Special General CD14, SD53, HD130
Race
U.S. Representative, District 14
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AgriBusiness (BA), 1986-1991
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Educational Leadership (MS), 2009-2010
US Army War College, Carlisle, Strategic Studies (MSS), 2010-2011
Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, National Security Certificate, 2018-2018
NATO Defense College, Rome, Executive Certificate - Generals, Flag Officers & Ambassadors' Course, 2019-2019
WORK & MILITARY
US Army - US Embassy, Israel, Senior Defense Attache, 2021-2023
US Army - Pristina, Kosovo, Chief of Staff, Kosovo Forces, 2019-2020
US Army - Virgin Islands, Director of Joint Staff, 2018-2019
US Army - Monrovia, Liberia, Advisor to the BG of the Armed Forces of Liberia, 2015-2016
US Army - Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, Senior Mentor Infantry Battalion Embedded Training Team, -
US Army, Brgiadier General, 2019-2023
AFFILIATIONS
Omega Psi Phi, Iota Pi Chapter, -
Boy Scouts of America, West Michigan Chapter
Grand Rapids African - American Health Institute, Advisory Board
Community Corrections, Advisory Board for Kent County
Kentwood Community Church Veterans Program, Founder
Grand Rapids Police, Police Chief Advosry Board
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
US Congress - Georgia District 14, 2023-2024
US Congress - Georgia District 14, 2025-2026
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (3)
VoteVets PAC
Georgia AFL-CIO
Nurses for America
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
VoteVets
2025-
All GA-14 Democratic County Parties
2025-2026
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
ActBlue (2025)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (13)
ActBlue (2025)
VoteVets (2025)
American Postal Workers Union (2024)
David W Thomforde (2024)
Dutch Ruppersberger (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Disagree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Neutral
Those decisions should be made by the family.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
That is a health care decision to be made with the woman, her family and her physician.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Disagree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Agree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The "State" or Government is guided by a collection of laws that apply equally to all Americans. No one religious belief system takes priority over or has undue influence over our laws.
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.
Any of these options could apply at different points in time. The only lens through which one should look to determine foreign policy is what keeps America and Americans the safest now and in the future based on our historical understanding of the region or conflict and the intelligence available at the time.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Agree
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.
B. The words missing for all possible reponses are accessible and affordable.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Agree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Neutral
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Eliminate redundancy, improve technology, streamline processes
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone and under any circumstances.
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Disagree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Neutral
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun owners need to be licensed and store their weapons safely. If you don't know how to use it and don't know how to store it, you probably shouldn't have it
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
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
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
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.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a Christian
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
EQUALITY
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.
Neutral
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar and possibly wind
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