Ballotpedia, A. Wayne Johnson

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Said, "The cost of everything is higher than it was two years ago. Looking at the weekly budget around the kitchen table is stressful as you look at the cost of gas, food and the basic needs of living."

Advocates for job creation through training programs to increase workers' skills

Developed an affordable plan to finance deep-water irrigation for farmers over 40 years

- Said, "The cost of everything is higher than it was two years ago. Looking at the weekly budget around the kitchen table is stressful as you look at the cost of gas, food and the basic needs of living."
- Advocates for job creation through training programs to increase workers' skills
- Developed an affordable plan to finance deep-water irrigation for farmers over 40 years

Economy

As of June 7, 2024, A. Wayne Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Wants to work to improve funding for rural healthcare and ambulance services

Supports expanding and bringing more Veteran's Affairs healthcare facilities

- Wants to work to improve funding for rural healthcare and ambulance services
- Supports expanding and bringing more Veteran's Affairs healthcare facilities

Healthcare

Believes a correct census count is needed in rural counties in the 2nd District, which did not happen in 2020

Supports a limit of four terms for members of the House of Representatives and three terms for members of the Senate

- Believes a correct census count is needed in rural counties in the 2nd District, which did not happen in 2020
- Supports a limit of four terms for members of the House of Representatives and three terms for members of the Senate

Voting & Elections

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Supports increasing pay for law enforcement officers by at least  ten dollars an hour by supplementing it with Homeland Security funds to recruit, retain, and maintain officers

Said, "The 2nd amendment is a fundamental right that has been around since the inception of our country. I'm proud to see Georgia taking this step in protecting their citizens' rights by adding themselves as the 25th state with constitutional carry."

- Supports increasing pay for law enforcement officers by at least  ten dollars an hour by supplementing it with Homeland Security funds to recruit, retain, and maintain officers
- Said, "The 2nd amendment is a fundamental right that has been around since the inception of our country. I'm proud to see Georgia taking this step in protecting their citizens' rights by adding themselves as the 25th state with constitutional carry."

Public Safety

Wants to promote vocational and technical education

Believes federal funding can be weaponized against parents, conservative values should be enacted and  consideration given to abolishing the U.S. Department of Education

Said, "Biden’s student loan debt cancellation machine is political vote buying at its worst. All cancelled student loan debt must come with a price of either give-back public or community service or must be repaid in cash. It should never be a government handout."

- Wants to promote vocational and technical education
- Believes federal funding can be weaponized against parents, conservative values should be enacted and  consideration given to abolishing the U.S. Department of Education
- Said, "Biden’s student loan debt cancellation machine is political vote buying at its worst. All cancelled student loan debt must come with a price of either give-back public or community service or must be repaid in cash. It should never be a government handout."

Education

Supports closing the southern border to stop illegal immigration from Mexico

- Supports closing the southern border to stop illegal immigration from Mexico

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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A. Wayne Johnson

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Said, "Contribute an amount equal to the federal minimum wage per hour, empowering us with the essential tools to shape a brighter future for Southwest Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "Invest in Southwest Georgia's future by donating the equivalent of just one hour of federal minimum wage. Help us secure the tools needed to create a better, brighter District 2!"

The candidate's website says, "Implement common sense fiscal policies to encourage economic and business growth."

Plans to "implement common sense fiscal policies to encourage economic and business growth."

Said, "I promise that I will be a voice for the Working Class."

- Plans to "implement common sense fiscal policies to encourage economic and business growth."
- Said, "I promise that I will be a voice for the Working Class."

- Wants to achieve "energy independence".

As of June 7, 2024, Chuck Hand’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "In January 2021, Chuck and Mandy participated in the 'Stop The Steal' Rally, where they were later arrested for nonviolent protest participation... they remain devoted to their values and continue to advocate for their beliefs and freedoms."

Opposes the Tiktok Ban and claims it is "election interference."

- The candidate's website says, "In January 2021, Chuck and Mandy participated in the 'Stop The Steal' Rally, where they were later arrested for nonviolent protest participation... they remain devoted to their values and continue to advocate for their beliefs and freedoms."
- Opposes the Tiktok Ban and claims it is "election interference."
- Said, "We must DRAIN THE SWAMP."

The candidate's website says, "Chuck Hand has both the GRIT and BACKBONE... He and his wife were sentenced to serve time in Federal Prison for misdemeanor picketing charges... by a two-tiered justice system and a weaponized Department of Justice by the Biden Administration."

- The candidate's website says, "Chuck Hand has both the GRIT and BACKBONE... He and his wife were sentenced to serve time in Federal Prison for misdemeanor picketing charges... by a two-tiered justice system and a weaponized Department of Justice by the Biden Administration."
- Supports the police.
- Opposes gun control.

The candidate's website says, "Safeguard parental rights and emphasize practical education for America's youth."

Plans to "safeguard parental rights and emphasize practical education for America's youth."

- Plans to "safeguard parental rights and emphasize practical education for America's youth."

The candidate's website says, "Prioritize American interests by fostering energy independence and securing our border."

Wants to close and "secure" the border, and finish the wall across the U.S.-Mexico border.

- Wants to close and "secure" the border, and finish the wall across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Chuck Hand

- 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.
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- 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.