Clarence Blalock
DEMOCRAT
Clarence Blalock is running for Georgia US Representative, District 14, Democratic Primary.
Political background
Clarence Blalock previously ran for Atlanta City Council in District 1 in 2021, but did not win.
Professional background
Clarence previously worked as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst and Specialist for Covington-Newton County and the City of Smyrna. He also worked as a GIS freelancer with South Avenue Consulting. Clarence was the Deputy Director of Planning, Building, and Zoning for the city of Forest Park for two and a half years.
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Personal background
Clarence has a bachelor of science in geography and a master's in environmental science from Jacksonville State University He is an eighth-generation Georgian and a Paulding County resident.
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Candidates (4)
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Economy
Supports improving bureaucratic difficulties for small business owners and making it easier to connect with federal resources.
Supports federal funding going towards building infrastructure to attract businesses and jobs to the district.
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Energy & the Environment
As of May 7, 2024, Clarence Blalock’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Supports abortion and proposes enacting a federal law to protect it.
Supports limits on drug prices to lower costs.
Wants to expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing benefits.
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Voting & Elections
Supports passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which updates the formula determining which states and localities have a pattern of discrimination, requires officials to publicly announce all voting changes at least 180 days before an election, and expands the government’s authority to send federal observers to any jurisdiction where there may be a substantial risk of discrimination.
Opposes donations from corporate political action committees (PACs).
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Public Safety
Supports establishing safe gun storage grants to encourage keeping guns away from minors and criminals.
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Education
As of May 7, 2024, Clarence Blalock’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
As of May 7, 2024, Clarence Blalock’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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