Joe Campbell is a lifelong resident of Camilla, Georgia, and an alum of the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. He and his wife, Deborah, have been married for 43 years and have two grown sons. The couple attends Heritage Church in Moultrie, where they have been active members for over 20 years.

Joe Campbell began his career in sales at Camilla Cotton Oil Co. and later became a Peanut Buyer as the company transitioned to Alimenta Processing Corp. He retired as Vice President of Procurement from Golden Peanut and Treenut Company after 40 years of service in the agriculture industry.

Ballotpedia: Joe Campbell (Georgia)

Joe Campbell is a current state representative for Georgia district 171. He was elected in 2020, and has been in this position for 1 term.

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The candidate's website says, "Spending 40 years in an agriculture career, Joe knows that the stability and longevity of our ag economy is the biggest concern in South Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "He understands how agriculture drives the economy across our state... He also appreciates the value that our small, local businesses create for our quality of life here in Mitchell, Colquitt and Decatur counties."

The candidate's website says, "It is critical that we hold up our conservative values, keep taxes low, reduce unnecessary regulations and enable our local employers to grow and thrive creating more job opportunities for our community."

Believes "It is critical that we hold up our conservative values, keep taxes low, reduce unnecessary regulations and enable our local employers to grow and thrive creating more job opportunities for our community."

Supports Trump's America-First agenda, prioritizing conservative economic principles, low taxes, and reduced regulations to bolster local businesses, agriculture, and educators in Southwest Georgia.

The candidate's website says, "He understands ... that agriculture makes life better in Georgia. ... He will fully support ... jobs in the ag industry that serve as the backbone of Southwest Georgia and support the entire state’s economy. ..."

Plans to support "jobs in the ag industry that serve as the backbone of Southwest Georgia and support the entire state’s economy. ..."

Said, "Our community has a tremendous value for the dedication and hard work that immigrants contribute to ... our local economy. ..."

- Believes "It is critical that we hold up our conservative values, keep taxes low, reduce unnecessary regulations and enable our local employers to grow and thrive creating more job opportunities for our community."
- Supports Trump's America-First agenda, prioritizing conservative economic principles, low taxes, and reduced regulations to bolster local businesses, agriculture, and educators in Southwest Georgia.
- Plans to support "jobs in the ag industry that serve as the backbone of Southwest Georgia and support the entire state’s economy. ..."
- Said, "Our community has a tremendous value for the dedication and hard work that immigrants contribute to ... our local economy. ..."

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "Joe will be the voice that speaks for solutions in our regional system, for our hospitals, and for improving access to quality healthcare."

Plans to "be the voice that speaks for solutions in our regional system, for our hospitals, and for improving access to quality healthcare."

- Plans to "be the voice that speaks for solutions in our regional system, for our hospitals, and for improving access to quality healthcare."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports enhancing technical school access and promotion to provide cost-effective alternatives to college, recognizing their role in creating a skilled local workforce and their success in securing student employment pre-graduation.

Supports practical education policies, drawing on his wife Deborah's teaching experience. Advocates for teacher and administrator priorities, and minimal government interference in foundational classroom practices.

- Supports enhancing technical school access and promotion to provide cost-effective alternatives to college, recognizing their role in creating a skilled local workforce and their success in securing student employment pre-graduation.
- Supports practical education policies, drawing on his wife Deborah's teaching experience. Advocates for teacher and administrator priorities, and minimal government interference in foundational classroom practices.

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Crosby Steen, MSN, RN

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Crosby Steen has a Master of Science in Nursing degree as well as a Registered Nurse certification. He has a passion for rescuing animals.

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Crosby Steen is a nurse and Air Force Veteran. He operates a company that provides occupational nursing services and advising. He also served in Operation Enduring Freedom. Crosby has been a traveling and emergency room nurse and has taught courses privately and at a nursing college. 

As of April 6, 2024, Crosby Steen did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Wants to strengthen the Agricultual labor workforce.

- Wants to strengthen the Agricultual labor workforce.
- Supports small business creation.

The Post-Searchlight: Crosby Steen announces candidacy for House District 171 

Opposes the use of monkey farms for medical research.

- Opposes the use of monkey farms for medical research.

Wants to ensure that nursing homes provide more "patient-centered care".

- Supports pay increases for nurses.
- Wants to ensure that nursing homes provide more "patient-centered care".

As of March 19, 2024, Crosby Steen did not have a website or any information online.

Crosby Steen

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