Fox 5 Atlanta, Mike Dugan joins race for Georgia's 3rd District House seat

- Says "Bidenomics is a disease."
- Wants to reduce agriculture regulations.

Economy

Wants to "restore [Georgia's] energy independence."

- Wants to "restore [Georgia's] energy independence."

Energy & the Environment

As of March 19, 2024, Michael Dugan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Says "Gang activity, petty crime, and drug addiction are at a breaking point in the Atlanta metro..."

- Says "Gang activity, petty crime, and drug addiction are at a breaking point in the Atlanta metro..."

Public Safety

Says he "...wrote the bill to get toxic divisive concepts and partisan ideologies out of [Georgia's] classrooms."

- Says he "...wrote the bill to get toxic divisive concepts and partisan ideologies out of [Georgia's] classrooms."

Education

Says "Border security is national security. If our border isn’t secure, then American lives and national security are at risk."

Says "drug cartels" and "Communist China" are the two biggest threats to national security.

- Says "Border security is national security. If our border isn’t secure, then American lives and national security are at risk."
- Says "drug cartels" and "Communist China" are the two biggest threats to national security.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Michael Dugan

Candidate website

Facebook

The candidate's website says, "Brian worked by President Trump’s side to Stop Illegal Immigration, Pass Historic Tax Cuts, Confirm Conservative Judges, and Eliminate Needless Regulations."

Worked by "President Trump’s side to Stop Illegal Immigration, Pass Historic Tax Cuts, Confirm Conservative Judges, and Eliminate Needless Regulations."

Wants to extend tax cuts and said, "I pledge to NEVER raise your taxes."

- Worked by "President Trump’s side to Stop Illegal Immigration, Pass Historic Tax Cuts, Confirm Conservative Judges, and Eliminate Needless Regulations."
- Wants to extend tax cuts and said, "I pledge to NEVER raise your taxes."

Twitter

Said, "On National Agriculture Day, we honor those who feed our families and fuel Georgia’s economy. Thank you to the hardworking farmers of Georgia!"

- Said, "On National Agriculture Day, we honor those who feed our families and fuel Georgia’s economy. Thank you to the hardworking farmers of Georgia!"

As of March 19, 2024, Brian Jack’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Instagram

Wants to finish building the wall across the U.S.-Mexico border

Said, "Democrats and the radical left roll out the red carpet for unvetted illegal immigrants while putting American citizens - and our service members - last...We need an AMERICA FIRST agenda that serves the citizens of this nation, not others."

- Wants to finish building the wall across the U.S.-Mexico border
- Said, "Democrats and the radical left roll out the red carpet for unvetted illegal immigrants while putting American citizens - and our service members - last...We need an AMERICA FIRST agenda that serves the citizens of this nation, not others."

LinkedIn

Brian Jack

Said, "I spent twenty-plus years as a successful businessman. I know how to bring jobs and lower taxes... I want to GET US BACK ON TRACK..."

The candidate's website says, "Lower taxes by reducing the size and scope of the Federal budget."

Wants to "lower taxes by reducing the size and scope of the Federal budget."

The candidate's website says, "Destroy the IRS and resign the Marxist-Progressive 6,000 page tax code to the dust bin of history."

Wants to "destroy the IRS and resign the Marxist-Progressive 6,000 page tax code to the dust bin of history."

- Wants to "lower taxes by reducing the size and scope of the Federal budget."
- Wants to "destroy the IRS and resign the Marxist-Progressive 6,000 page tax code to the dust bin of history."

Wants to improve election integrity and supports "term Limits in both houses and the deep state."

- Wants to improve election integrity and supports "term Limits in both houses and the deep state."

The candidate's website says, "Washington is currently actively working against this unalienable right. Our border is a wide open. Our military is distracted with woke and DIE agendas. Our court system is bifurcated. Our prosecutors disregard our civil rights with impunity."

Said, "I want to protect your life... I want legislation to rein in rogue District Attorneys and Attorneys General. I want our police departments fully funded as they are frequently the first and best limit on crime."

Said, "I want legislation to rein in rogue District Attorneys and Attorneys General. I want our police departments fully funded as they are frequently the first and best limit on crime."

Said, "We are conceived with unalienable rights. Our government does not grant them, it protects them. Our governments protect us by protecting our borders, providing a fair and just court system, and with conscientious police departments and prosecutors."

- Said, "I want legislation to rein in rogue District Attorneys and Attorneys General. I want our police departments fully funded as they are frequently the first and best limit on crime."
- Said, "We are conceived with unalienable rights. Our government does not grant them, it protects them. Our governments protect us by protecting our borders, providing a fair and just court system, and with conscientious police departments and prosecutors."

The candidate's website says, "Make certain that parents have the right to choose their children’s school with tax dollars following the child."

Wants to "make certain that parents have the right to choose their children’s school with tax dollars following the child."

- Wants to "make certain that parents have the right to choose their children’s school with tax dollars following the child."

Said, "I want the people of District 3 to experience Life, Liberty and Happiness. ... My agenda to pursue those is to close the border (with deportations), ... restore the Tenth Amendment, ... freeze the national debt and return the budget to 2019 levels."

Said, "I want strong borders with every illegal invader deported."

Supports "decoupling the US economy from Communist led China."

- Said, "I want strong borders with every illegal invader deported."
- Supports Taiwanese independence.
- Supports "decoupling the US economy from Communist led China."

Jim Bennett

Believes rebuilding the economy requires ending debt, establishing sound monetary policy, reducing bureaucracy, ensuring family security against inflation, and making financial independence accessible for all through better government practices.

Believes rebuilding the economy requires ending debt, establishing "sound monetary policy," reducing bureaucracy, reducing inflation, and making financial independence accessible for all.

The candidate's website says, "Washington D.C. isn’t listening. Spiraling debt, borders overrun by illegal immigrants and illegal drugs from all over the world, and taxes higher than ever before."

Said, "Washington D.C. isn’t listening. Spiraling debt, borders overrun by illegal immigrants and illegal drugs from all over the world, and taxes higher than ever before."

- Believes rebuilding the economy requires ending debt, establishing "sound monetary policy," reducing bureaucracy, reducing inflation, and making financial independence accessible for all.
- Said, "Washington D.C. isn’t listening. Spiraling debt, borders overrun by illegal immigrants and illegal drugs from all over the world, and taxes higher than ever before."

As of March 19, 2024, Mike Crane’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Too many uninvestigated irregularities in Georgia’s elections have eroded public trust in the election process... We must strengthen our elections to minimize these weaknesses. We must continue to work to ensure that every legitimate vote is counted in every election, every time."

Believes that "too many uninvestigated irregularities in Georgia’s elections have eroded public trust in the election process... We must continue to work to ensure that every legitimate vote is counted in every election, every time."

- Believes that "too many uninvestigated irregularities in Georgia’s elections have eroded public trust in the election process... We must continue to work to ensure that every legitimate vote is counted in every election, every time."
- Believes Washington D.C. is "corrupt."
- Wants to "balance" the federal budget.

Opposes gun control and supports the National Rifle Association.

- Opposes gun control and supports the National Rifle Association.

Said, "I pledge to eliminate the infiltration of 'woke' ideologies from our schools... Let's put America and our children first by... ensuring our children are educated with truth at the forefront."

Pledges to "eliminate the infiltration of 'woke' ideologies from our schools... Let's put America and our children first by... ensuring our children are educated with truth at the forefront."

- Pledges to "eliminate the infiltration of 'woke' ideologies from our schools... Let's put America and our children first by... ensuring our children are educated with truth at the forefront."

The candidate's website says, "BUILD THE WALL & PROTECT OUR BORDER"

The candidate's website says, "Our clearest identity as a nation is our borders. We must immediately regain full operational control of our borders and control ALL access through our borders."

Believes that "controlled" borders are essential to American national identity.

The candidate's website says, "Build the Wall & Protect Our Border"

Wants to finish building the wall across the U.S.-Mexico border.

The candidate's website says, "We must implement a comprehensive immigration plan that benefits America First and into the future. Period."

The candidate's website says, "We must implement a comprehensive immigration plan that benefits America First and into the future."

Supports Israel and said,  "I will be committed to supporting our closest ally in the Middle East, the great nation of Israel. In their time of need, the people of Israel must know that America has their back."

Said, "Anyone who crosses our borders illegally, votes illegally, or assaults our police officers must face the consequences."

- Believes that "controlled" borders are essential to American national identity.
- Wants to finish building the wall across the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The candidate's website says, "We must implement a comprehensive immigration plan that benefits America First and into the future."
- Supports Israel and said,  "I will be committed to supporting our closest ally in the Middle East, the great nation of Israel. In their time of need, the people of Israel must know that America has their back."
- Said, "Anyone who crosses our borders illegally, votes illegally, or assaults our police officers must face the consequences."

Mike Crane

Georgia House of Representative, Rep. Philip Singleton

The candidate's website says, "Philip Singleton is on the battlefield in The Swamp, working to tackle inflation and spur economic growth..."

The candidate's website says, "To keep our local community strong and prosperous, we must champion local small businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry. Philip Singleton stands with our job creators, pilots, truckers, and start-ups as they build great futures in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District."

Believes Washington's mismanagement causes American families' economic struggles; supports cutting spending, resolving the debt crisis, and reducing regulations to lower consumer costs; opposes the Green New Deal; advocates for a comprehensive energy strategy to achieve energy independence and reduce family expenses.

Believes Washington's mismanagement causes American families' economic struggles.

Supports cutting spending and resolving the debt crisis, as well as reducing regulations to lower consumer costs.

- Believes Washington's mismanagement causes American families' economic struggles.
- Supports cutting spending and resolving the debt crisis, as well as reducing regulations to lower consumer costs.

Opposes the Green New Deal, advocating instead for a "comprehensive energy strategy" to achieve energy independence and reduce family expenses.

- Opposes the Green New Deal, advocating instead for a "comprehensive energy strategy" to achieve energy independence and reduce family expenses.

Said, "We are God’s craftsmanship, all uniquely created by the Creator of this universe. Thus, all life, at all stages, from conception to natural death, should be respected, valued, and protected."

Opposes abortion by saying, "We are God’s craftsmanship, all uniquely created by the Creator of this universe. Thus, all life, at all stages, from conception to natural death, should be respected, valued, and protected."

- Opposes abortion by saying, "We are God’s craftsmanship, all uniquely created by the Creator of this universe. Thus, all life, at all stages, from conception to natural death, should be respected, valued, and protected."

As of March 19, 2024, Philip Singleton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "In the State House, he led the fight to ... save girls’ sports from the woke left, and protect our children from street gangs, predators, and Critical Race Theory."

Is against teaching Critical Race Theory in Schools. 

Said, "We must protect God’s design, support the nuclear family, defend the unborn, expand Second Amendment protections, safeguard religious liberty, and acknowledge that our rights come from our Creator – not the government."

The candidate's website says, "Philip Singleton...sponsored bills such as...Constitutional Carry, and the Anti-Sanctuary City Act..."

Sponsored the Save Girls' Sports Bill, which advocates against trans athletes competing in sports which do not align with their assigned gender at birth.

The candidate's website says, "Millions are coming across the border, flooding our city streets with street gangs, fentanyl, violence, and chaos... It’s time to crack down on organized crime and put violent criminals behind bars where they belong."

Wants to focus on suppressing organized crime and "putting violent criminals behind bars where they belong."

Said, "Our right to keep and bear arms should not be undermined, compromised, nor taken for granted... We must stand firm against the gun grabbers to reject Assault Weapons Bans, Red Flag Laws, and any regulation, rule, or policy that makes it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to exercise their God-given rights."

Opposes gun control, planning to "reject Assault Weapons Bans, Red Flag Laws, and any regulation, rule, or policy that makes it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to exercise their God-given rights."

- Sponsored the Save Girls' Sports Bill, which advocates against trans athletes competing in sports which do not align with their assigned gender at birth.
- Wants to focus on suppressing organized crime and "putting violent criminals behind bars where they belong."
- Opposes gun control, planning to "reject Assault Weapons Bans, Red Flag Laws, and any regulation, rule, or policy that makes it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to exercise their God-given rights."

The candidate's website says, "Our schools are for education – not indoctrination... We must eliminate CRT from every curriculum, empower parents to review what their children are learning... To help students realize their full, God-given potential, we must enhance school choice opportunities throughout the country."

Is against teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Schools and supports increased parental involvement in schooling choices. The candidate's website says, "Our schools are for education – not indoctrination... We must eliminate CRT from every curriculum, empower parents to review what their children are learning... To help students realize their full, God-given potential, we must enhance school choice opportunities throughout the country."

Opposes education about race and racism in schools, saying "Our schools are for education – not indoctrination... We must eliminate CRT from every curriculum."

Wants to "enhance school choice opportunities throughout the country" and increase parental involvement in schooling choices.

- Opposes education about race and racism in schools, saying "Our schools are for education – not indoctrination... We must eliminate CRT from every curriculum."
- Wants to "enhance school choice opportunities throughout the country" and increase parental involvement in schooling choices.

The candidate's website says, "Philip Singleton...risked his life in defense of freedom and refuses to let the failed leadership and disastrous foreign policy of this Administration compromise our safety, national security, and future."

The candidate's website says, "The Biden Administration’s failed foreign policy left 13 Americans dead in Afghanistan... We have lost respect on the world stage... To protect the Homeland and our allies, we must exert strength."

The candidate's website says, "The border invasion undermines national security, public safety, and our sovereignty. We must lock down the border, finish building President Trump’s border wall, and support public safety officials as they enforce the rule of law."

Said, "The border invasion undermines national security, public safety, and our sovereignty. We must lock down the border, finish building President Trump’s border wall, and support public safety officials as they enforce the rule of law."

The candidate's website says, "The men and women who answered the call of duty deserve our full support when transitioning into their civilian life. From workforce development and job skills training to unmatched"

Supports Veteran transition programs which help veterans make the change into civilian life and provide workforce development and job skill training.

- Said, "The border invasion undermines national security, public safety, and our sovereignty. We must lock down the border, finish building President Trump’s border wall, and support public safety officials as they enforce the rule of law."
- Supports Veteran transition programs which help veterans make the change into civilian life and provide workforce development and job skill training.

Philip Singleton

As of March 19, 2024, Ray Blair’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ray Blair

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Georgia currently has 14 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Georgia and a US citizen for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.