
Fred Jackson Longgrear
Republican | Georgia
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Fred Jackson Longgrear
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary, Judicial General and Senate District 7 Specials
Race
State School Superintendent
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, Bachelors of Education, 1990-1995
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, Masters of Ed Leadership, 1995-1996
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, Ed Specialist Leadership, 1997-1998
University of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL, Doctorate Ed Leadership, 1999-2001
WORK & MILITARY
Tattnall County Schools, Teacher; Coach; Principal, 1996-2008
Candler County Schools, Special Education Director; Superintendent, 2008-2026
AFFILIATIONS
Georgia School Superintendents Association, President, 2025-2026
Georgia Literacy Council, Working Group Chair, 2024-2026
Governor Kemp's Superintendent Advisory Council, Member, 2022-2026
Rotary, President; Member, 2001-2026
Cedar Street Baptist Church, Deacon; Member, 2011-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
NA
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
NA
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (2)
*Billy Hickman
*Chris Erwin
OTHER (1)
*Jason Anavitarte
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
NA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
William "Billy" R. Hickman, Jr. (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
What role should the school serve in helping a student with an unwanted or crisis pregnancy?
This is not a function of our schools. This is a family and medical matter.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
The Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
Strongly Agree
The ten commandments are comprehensive of the principles that, if followed, will lead to better lives for individuals and for society as a whole.
At school, students should be able to speak freely and civilly about matters of conscience and faith, including Christianity.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
I support boycott, divestment, and/or sanctions (BDS) against Israel if they refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.
Strongly Disagree
I am a strong supporter of Israel and we must continue to be strong allies.
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Disagree
As State School Superintendent, I will passionately seek ways to equip students to have career opportunities and success. However, the Government can not ensure everyone has a livable income. Individual resiliency and desire is a key factor in this pursuit.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
I believe solutions closer to those affected are the best means to success.
I support taxpayer funding of public education from Pre-K through college.
Disagree
I do not believe College would fall into the taxpayer funded realm.
Abortion and gender-affirming providers, including Planned Parenthood, should be a resource for instruction or services in the school.
Strongly Disagree
Please list in order the following priorities in relation to the role of a K-12 public school (omitting any that do not apply): American History, Art & Music, Civics, Critical Race Theory, Foreign Language, Gender Identity, Information Technology, Language Arts, Mathematics, Personal Finances, Physical Fitness, Political Activism, Science, Sexuality, Social Emotional Learning, Vocational Learning
Language Arts, Mathematics, American History, Science, Civics, Personal Finances, Vocational Learning, Physical Fitness, Art and Music, Information Technology, Foreign Language
Which should students have: equity of outcomes or equality of opportunities?
equality of opportunities
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Gun limitations on convicted felons, documented mental health patients, and others with a history of intending harm to innocent victims are necessary to ensure public safety.
ABOUT YOU
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
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
My world views are based on biblical principles and Christian values.
VALUES
Children have the right to be protected from sexual grooming including drag shows, explicit materials in schools and libraries, and other public venues.
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 Agree
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a born again Christian who believes the Bible is the holy, infallible word of God. Every decision I make centers around wisdom, discernment, and guidance granted by the Lord.
If you support the teaching of Sex Ed, please answer the following question: Sexual education should include these topics (list all that apply and add your own, if needed) -- abortion methods and side effects; abstinence; consent; contraceptive methods; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; sex acts and pleasures of sex; sexual orientation and gender identity; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
abstinence; consent; human anatomy/the reproductive system; physical and emotional health outcomes; stages of pregnancy and fetal development
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Agree
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