Card image cap

Darrius Butler's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Key

Official Position: Candidate addressed this issue directly by taking the Political Courage Test.
Inferred Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, but Vote Smart inferred this issue based on the candidate's public record, including statements, voting record, and special interest group endorsements.
Unknown Position: Candidate refused to address this issue, or we could not infer an answer for this candidate despite exhaustive research of their public record.
Additional Information: Click on this icon to reveal more information about this candidate's position, from their answers or Vote Smart's research.
Other or Expanded Principles & Legislative Priorities are entered exactly as candidates submit them. Vote Smart does not edit for misspelled words, punctuation or grammar.

Darrius Butler did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2024 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

What is the Political Courage Test?

Issue Positions

For Presidential and Congressional candidates who refuse to provide voters with their positions, Vote Smart has researched their public records to determine their likely responses. These issue positions are from 2024.

  • "Georgia's Seniors & Veterans deserve a representative that truly cares about their well-being. Both seniors and veterans have specific, medical and institutional needs that our government has consistently struggled to administer. Rev. Butler will advocate for our veterans at the VA and beyond, while fighting for senior benefits" (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Protect our seniors and veterans by reforming the VA, and increasing benefits for seniors, so everyone can live safely, independently, and affordably." (www.darriusbutler.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.
  • "He strongly opposes defunding police budgets, believing it will only worsen community relations. To bridge this gap, funding for law enforcement should be increased, a national misconduct database should be established, and prisons should not be privatized. The current system disproportionately incarcerates people of color, mainly due to poverty criminalization, inadequate addiction support, and lack of post-release assistance. To prevent recidivism, we must address these issues and strive for a fair and just system for all." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "End qualified immunity for police and make police misconduct records public." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Create public work projects to build public parks, trails and recreational areas that protect the environment for generations to come." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Georgia's roads and bridges are in need of major repairs, especially in rural areas like ours. It’s past time we bring our infrastructure to modern standards. Rev. Butler will advocate for: Federal funds to rebuild Georgia's crumbling roads and bridges" (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Invest in clean energy and transportation, like the proposed high-speed rail line to connect Metro Atlanta and South Georgia." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Expand benefits and access to first-time homebuyer programs across the country, especially in rural areas like ours." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Promote continuous permanent and transitional housing solutions to ensure nobody goes without a roof over their head." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Promote federal subsidies for building with multi-use zoning and density in rural areas, ensuring everyone has access to home ownership, while preserving our lifestyle and environment." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Strengthen our education and economy by reducing student debt, investing equally in all students, regardless of ZIP code, modernizing our infrastructure, and increasing worker pay." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Call for a congressional investigation into mass voter roll challenges and purges that deny our sacred right to vote per the Voting Rights Act, and National Voter Registration Act." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act/John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "This planet is our only home and we must protect it by promoting clean energy. Clean energy not only benefits the environment but also creates jobs and reduces costs for families. It is crucial to prioritize fossil fuel workers for clean energy jobs, especially in middle and south Georgia. We must also ensure that marginalized communities have access to training and education for clean energy jobs. Additionally, we need to invest in resources, infrastructure, and education in communities of color to reduce energy costs. It is important to advocate for strong environmental standards and hold polluters accountable. Let's work together to transition to a clean economy by 2050." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "This planet, our only home, must be protected at all costs. Clean energy not only benefits the environment but also creates jobs and reduces costs for families. To ensure a sustainable future, we must prioritize fossil fuel workers in the transition to clean energy, create green jobs in underserved communities, and provide training for marginalized individuals. We must also advocate for investments in clean energy resources and infrastructure in communities of color, set ambitious carbon reduction goals, and hold polluters accountable. By committing to a clean economy by 2050, we can safeguard our planet for future generations." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Invest in clean energy and transportation, like the proposed high-speed rail line to connect Metro Atlanta and South Georgia." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Promote common sense gun legislation, including; Ethan's Law, universal background checks, and ending gun-show loopholes." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Promote common sense gun safety with positions most Americans agree on, like safe storage to protect our kids, and background checks to keep guns out of the hands of violent criminals." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Reduce senseless gun violence by closing background check loopholes and creating a national gun violence registry so abusers cannot re-offend." (www.darriusbutler.com)
  • "Rev. Butler knows firsthand the panicked drive to the hospital to save a family member, only for the closest care to be an hour away. He will advocate for: A strong Public Option for health insurance, allowing Georgians to buy-in to Medicare." (www.darriusbutler.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.
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
  • "Pass strong privacy laws to protect Americans from the sale of their personal information to companies via social media, especially foreign companies" (www.darriusbutler.com)

Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity, including advertising, debates, and speeches.

arrow_upward