Ban. Would defend Georgia’s heartbeat bill, which bans abortions at six weeks. “No one is more pro-life than me.” Has “supported pro-life candidates and groups for years.” Supports “rescuing babies from abortions, being there for expecting mothers, and supporting families.” “Every life is precious.”
Yes. “The investment [in clean energy] on the front end is going to be worth the savings on the back end.” In 2021 as Atlanta mayor, launched an initiative to install solar panels in municipal facilities. “Clean, renewable energy sources are investments…to combat climate change.” In 2019 launched Clean Energy Atlanta “to transition to 100 percent clean energy by 2035.”
Unclear. Said he is “the largest outside investor” in a new U.S. Gulf Coast oil refinery in Brownsville, Texas. The refinery would process 100 percent domestic shale oil using advanced, hydrogen-powered systems to produce ultra‑low‑carbon fuels. “We’re going to sell our oil. We’re going to do over like 100,000 barrels a day, and that gives us more ability to do it ourselves. It costs less.”
“Safer communities require both enforcement and prevention.” Would “increase state support for local law enforcement…, expand diversion and treatment options for nonviolent cases, and strengthen reentry pathways.” As mayor, backed the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center: “We want well-trained police officers and firefighters in our communities.” Calls for police “creating relationships with community.”
Would “end the soft-on-crime insanity, keep violent criminals behind bars, and protect the most vulnerable.” Would “fully support law enforcement with resources, training, and respect.” “Excusing criminal behavior because someone claims to be a victim is nonsense—they must take responsibility for their own actions.” “Upholding the law is the best way to stop lawlessness.”
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Increase. Would “expand Medicaid to cut costs and close the coverage gap.” Would “expand EMS, mobile health, telehealth, and labor and delivery access.” Would launch an independent board to review drug prices and protect patients “from price gouging.” Calls reopening hospitals in rural communities “a priority.” Supports “strengthening Georgia’s mental health system.”
Mixed. Calls for eliminating the “middlemen who add layers, hide prices, and drive up costs.” Supports using technology better, expanding “options in rural Georgia,” and covering “mental health care.” Supports TrumpRx, says drugs should be sent “from the manufacturer directly to the consumer.”
Supports local police working with ICE if “it’s responsible and lawful collaboration” focused on “removing hardened criminals” without “targeting those …most vulnerable.” Supports increasing the number of immigration judges to “help process asylum applications.” “I’m deeply concerned about the administration’s efforts to suspend due process.” In 2018 as mayor opposed ending DACA.
Would “make Georgia number one in the nation for deporting criminal illegal immigrants.” Says “criminal illegals” will be “deported or departed.” Would “work with ICE and provide any information that they need.” Opposes “sanctuary cities,” calling them “ludicrous.” “We need to uphold all laws, including immigration laws that the feds require of us.”
Likely easier. “Human rights and workers’ rights go hand in hand.” “I am grateful” to be endorsed by the American Federation of Government Employees.
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Expand. Would “expand opportunity” for “LGTBQ+ people.” Would “protect marriage equality.” Opposes a state bill banning transgender students from participating in women’s sports in public schools and universities. “That decision should be left to respective athletic associations.” In 2019 as mayor, signed a resolution opposing conversion therapy.
Limit. “There are two genders, and they are God-given.” Would imprison “those who would change a child’s gender to alter their sex.” Supports requiring schools to inform parents if their children use a different pronoun, name, or gender identity. Would “ensure boys do not compete in girls’ sports or use girls’ bathrooms or locker rooms.”
Would “cut the state income tax in half within four years and work to eliminate it within eight.” Would “freeze property taxes immediately.” Calls for eliminating taxes for people 65 years and older who served in the military, in law enforcement, or as teachers. Supports extending Georgia’s gas tax suspension.
Easier. “Our government should be making it easier for Georgians to vote, not harder.” Would establish “a state-level Voting Rights Act.” Would “veto any maps that attempt to dilute minority participation in the state.” Supports expanding “acceptable voter ID options” and making “Election Day a state holiday.” Would “create same-day voter registration” and “expand early voting.”
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