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Mike Dugan's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Issue Positions

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  • "Georgia Right to Life endorses my candidacy because I am a strongly pro-life candidate who believes in the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death." (None)
  • Voted in favor of SB 456: "Limits Access to Abortion-Inducing Drugs" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As we cut wasteful spending and attract new people and businesses to the state, we can continue to reduce taxes for all Georgians." (None)
  • "Joe Biden’s budget would run a near $2 trillion deficit while raising taxes. His priorities are completely off base. During my time in the Georgia Senate, we balanced the budget, cut taxes, and made our state the best to live, work, and raise a family." (x.com)
  • "When I was in the Georgia Senate, we delivered the largest income tax cut in Georgia history. When I’m in Congress, I intend to keep it up. Proud to sign @taxreformer’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge!" (x.com)
  • "As we cut wasteful spending and attract new people and businesses to the state, we can continue to reduce taxes for all Georgians." (None)
  • "Joe Biden’s budget would run a near $2 trillion deficit while raising taxes. His priorities are completely off base. During my time in the Georgia Senate, we balanced the budget, cut taxes, and made our state the best to live, work, and raise a family." (x.com)
  • "When I was in the Georgia Senate, we delivered the largest income tax cut in Georgia history. When I’m in Congress, I intend to keep it up. Proud to sign @taxreformer’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge!" (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Gang activity, petty crime, and drug addiction are at a breaking point in the Atlanta metro and other cities across America. More than ever before, law enforcement and first responders need our support. That’s what I’ll do in Congress, and I’ll also work to create partnerships in our schools, communities, and criminal justice system to confront the mental health crisis facing millions of Americans." (votemikedugan.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "As we cut wasteful spending and attract new people and businesses to the state, we can continue to reduce taxes for all Georgians." (None)
  • "State spending needs to be closely guarded to ensure that your tax dollars are spent wisely and efficiently. We must find ways to eliminate wasteful spending to be better managers of taxpayer funds and reduce the tax burden for Georgians." (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "I’ll work to combat inflation, restore our energy independence, secure our supply chains, and create agricultural and technological self-sufficiency." (votemikedugan.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of SB 67: "Requires Photo ID For Absentee Ballots Applications" (votesmart.org)
  • "I’ll work to combat inflation, restore our energy independence, secure our supply chains, and create agricultural and technological self-sufficiency." (votemikedugan.com)
  • "I’ll work to combat inflation, restore our energy independence, secure our supply chains, and create agricultural and technological self-sufficiency." (votemikedugan.com)
  • "I am a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and am endorsed by the National Rifle Association. I was excited to be supporter of the Safe Carry Protection Act, a bill that increases Georgians' freedom under the Second Amendment." (None)
  • Rated 92% by National Rifle Association (None)
  • Voted in favor of SB 259: "Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws" (votesmart.org)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Border security is national security. If our border isn’t secure, then American lives and national security are at risk. Drug cartels are getting richer, fentanyl is invading our communities, and every month seems to set a new record for illegal border crossings. It’s a direct result of President Biden’s policies. I went to the border and saw this crisis firsthand. In Congress, I’ll be part of a solution that secures our border, enforces our laws, and puts America’s security first." (votemikedugan.com)
  • "I’m committed to being part of a solution in Congress that secures our border." (x.com)
  • "96,000 known "gotaways" at the southern border since October 1. Our border is not secure — and that means American lives and national security are at risk in all 50 states. We must undo Biden’s failures and enforce strong immigration policies." (x.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • Voted in favor of SB 393: "Prohibits Social Media Platforms from Censoring User Viewpoints" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of SB 93: "Prohibits the Use of Tik-Tok on State-Owned Computers" (votesmart.org)

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