Marqus A. Cole
Democrat | Georgia
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Marqus A. Cole
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2025
Election
General School Board & Public Service Commission, & Special General HD106
Race
State House, Dist. 106
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Bachelor- Poli Sci, 2008
DePaul College of Law, Chicago, JD, 2012
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
United States Congress, Georgia; Congressional District 7 (formerly), 2020
Gwinnett County Commissioner, District 3, 2024
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (4)
Senator Nikki Merritt; 2025; Solicitor General LisaMarie Bristol; 2025
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Joe Biden (2024); Nikki Merritt (2020); Sanford Bishop (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Sean Shaw (2019)
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
These are deeply personal medical and spiritual decisions. I support reproductive freedom, including access to safe, legal abortion, because women, especially women of color and low income women, too often face barriers, lower standards of care, and inequitable treatment in our healthcare system. Elective abortion should be allowed when the person who is pregnant, together with their medical provider determines it is the best decision for their health, family, or future and prior to viability.
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.
Disagree
Given modern healthcare practices the requirement that patients meet in-person with their medical providers is not only antiquated, but a barrier to access across all service areas. Further, I would want to qualify more clearly what "reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes" means.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The decrease in teen pregnancies we've worked so hard for over the past two decades is directly attributable to an "all on the table" approach which includes full service health care providers providing care and information in all environments.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Disagree
I believe in dignity for those that are ending their life. Medical providers take an oath to do no harm. It is unclear how "aid in dying" laws mitigate that oath.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
government should not close houses of worship simply because of their beliefs or practices. The only circumstances where government has a role are when any organization, religious or not, is engaged in predatory practices or endangering public safety. Protecting both religious freedom and the wellbeing of our communities must go hand in hand.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
Individuals absolutely have the right to their personal moral and religious beliefs. In addition, when a business seeks the privileges and protections of operating in our pluralistic democracy, it must also uphold the laws and values of equal protection. Religious practice belongs in the personal and faith community sphere, while businesses serving the public must do so without discrimination.That protects everyone's moral and religious beliefs.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
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Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
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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.
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Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
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ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Every worker deserves a dignified wage that allows them to sustain an appropriate standard of living for the region. A number on paper means little if people can’t afford housing, childcare, or healthcare. Scripture says "Pay the worker their wages."
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
Yes
I don’t get caught up in the latest buzzwords. What matters is whether public dollars are invested responsibly: caring for our shared earth, protecting vulnerable neighbors, and ensuring good stewardship of the resources entrusted to government. Public investments should reflect our values and strengthen our communities, not undermine them.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
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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.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
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2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
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ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
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What do you think is the general purpose of government?
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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?
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VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
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Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
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Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
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States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
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EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
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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.
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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.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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