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Kandiss is from Baxley, Georgia. She attended Georgia Southern University, graduating with a bachelor's, master's, and specialist degree in school counseling. Kandiss also received her P.h.D in philosophy from Regent University.

Kandiss is currently a school counselor for Appling County Schools.

Dr. Kandiss Taylor previously ran for U.S. Senate in the 2020 special election and did not win.

Said, "Critical Race Theory, Comprehensive Sex Education, and Social Emotional Learning have no place in our Georgia schools. These programs are rooted in oppression, making students feel victimized and uncomfortable."

- Said, "Critical Race Theory, Comprehensive Sex Education, and Social Emotional Learning have no place in our Georgia schools. These programs are rooted in oppression, making students feel victimized and uncomfortable."

Education

Supports "Georgia Grown, infrastructure, and economic development.”

Supports giving the farming and agriculture sector attention and aid.

In her campaign for US Senate, she supported replace federal income tax with a consumption tax (for example, a sales tax).

- Supports "Georgia Grown, infrastructure, and economic development.” 
- Supports giving the farming and agriculture sector attention and aid.
- In her campaign for US Senate, she supported replace federal income tax with a consumption tax (for example, a sales tax).

Economy

Wants to criminalize abortion not just at the "heartbeat" stage, but at “any proof of pregnancy”.

Supports a free, competitive healthcare market that allows consumers to have choice.

- Supports pro-life policies. 
- Wants to criminalize abortion not just at the "heartbeat" stage, but at “any proof of pregnancy”.
- Supports a free, competitive healthcare market that allows consumers to have choice.
- Opposes vaccine mandates.

Healthcare

Wants to secure elections by “removing absentee ballots, Dominion machines, and drop boxes”.

In her campaign for US Senate, she supported placing term limits on members of Congress. She signed a two-term pledge.

- Wants to secure elections by “removing absentee ballots, Dominion machines, and drop boxes”. 
- Supports using paper ballots.
- In her campaign for US Senate, she supported placing term limits on members of Congress. She signed a two-term pledge.

Voting & Elections

Said that protecting the right to bear arms is her top priority. She supports Constitutional carry, which is the ability to carry a gun without going through a licensing process.

Opposes sanctuary cities or counties for immigrants in Georgia.

- Said that protecting the right to bear arms is her top priority. She supports Constitutional carry, which is the ability to carry a gun without going through a licensing process.
- Opposes sanctuary cities or counties for immigrants in Georgia.

Public Safety

Kandiss Taylor

- The Governor is similar to the President of the United States: they oversee the executive branch, sign bills into law and then enforce these laws, and act as the commander-in-chief of the state military.
- The Governor has a large influence over which new laws get passed because they can veto any legislation. Georgia lawmakers can only override a veto with a two-thirds majority in the State House and State Senate.
- The Governor appoints heads of various judicial and state offices including the: Department of Education, Department of Human Resources, Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation, Department of Community Health, Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Natural Resources.
In case a state representative is not able to complete their term, the Governor can appoint a replacement until the end of the term. 
- The Governor is elected every 4 years in midterm election years (e.g., 2022, 2026, 2030). If a governor serves for eight years (two terms in a row), they must wait another four years before running again.