Gabriel Sanchez
Democrat | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Gabriel Sanchez
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 42
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Film, 2018
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Atlanta Democratic Socialists of America, Fromer Steering Committee At-Large member; Electoral Committee Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
LIBERAL (14)
Run for Something
Working Families Party
CASA in Action
Georgia Equality PAC
National Democratic Redistricting Committee
OTHER (1)
IUPAT District Council 77
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (10)
Pa'lante Georgia
Georgia Conservation Voters
Asian American Advocacy Fund
Georgia Equality
Democratic Socialists of America
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Abortions should be provided for free and be expanded and protected to allow women the right to choose what to do with their own bodies
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 Disagree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Neutral
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Disagree
The most essential element of an economc system is the workers who provide labor to run the economy. Without that, nothing else could run. I support an economy that centers regular working people, not the wealthy elite or major corporations.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
It should be $20 an hour in Georgia.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Did not answer
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Freedom of religion means to practice your own religion individually, but not to infringe on other people's rights. You can not impose your religion on another person, just like no one can impose their religion (or lack there of) on you.
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.
A. I believe in a single-payer healthcare system like Medicare for All
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
If the vaccination is approved by the FDA and is needed for public safety, it should be required in schools, just like it has been for the last several decades.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Did not answer
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
We should implement an arms embargo on Israel and refuse to send any aid or weapons until they end the genocide in Gaza and end the apartheid system imposed on the Palestinian people. The US should be a neutral arbiter that works toward peace, not aiding and abetting the aggressor who is committing countless human rights violations.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Disagree
We need a path to citizenship and an end to the human rights violations being committed at the border.
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 Disagree
No public taxpayer money should go to private K-12 schools. School choice is simply an excuse for the extreme right wing and wealthy interests to defund our public schools.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Disagree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Disagree
We must balance parental rights with the public good. We cannot solely rely on parents to raise children, it takes a village. We must go back to a culture of community. Too many children have abusive families that sexually or physically abuse them, or that emotionally abuse them by not accepting who their kids are. We have already agreed as a society that sometimes the public interest must step in to protect children from the family, through things like public education and foster care systems.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Catholic.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Agree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes. The FBI has clearly stated the biggest security threats in the country are White Supremacist groups, and the continued legacy of systemic racism in this country has continued to exploit black and brown communities who would otherwise be able to contribute much more to this country. It hurts all of us.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Agree
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 Disagree
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.
D. Also, if we want more energy independence, the best way to do so is to fully transition to renewable energy.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
It has already been shown that all the renewable energy sources we have will be able to generate the power we need in the next decade if we completely switch. I think any and all of the renewable, alternative energy sources should be used.
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To work for the people
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?
Choose not to answer
I am a Democratic Socialist, none of the above describes my political views.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Common sense gun reform like universal background checks and banning assault rifles.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
