Ballotpedia: Derrick McCollum

Said "as a small business owner, I understand the importance of fighting for sound policies that encourage entrepreneurship, create job opportunities, and  strengthen our district’s economic foundation."

- Said "as a small business owner, I understand the importance of fighting for sound policies that encourage entrepreneurship, create job opportunities, and  strengthen our district’s economic foundation."

Economy

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Supported environmental developments in the city of Flowery Branch and said, "I was also able to assist the city with the railroad and natural gas on the project."

- Supported environmental developments in the city of Flowery Branch and said, "I was also able to assist the city with the railroad and natural gas on the project."

Energy & the Environment

Opposes abortion and is certified by the Georgia Life Alliance.

- Opposes abortion and is certified by the Georgia Life Alliance.

Healthcare

Believes only U.S. citizens have the right to vote in Georgia elections and co-sponsored a "constitutional amendment that would enshrine in the state’s Constitution that only US Citizens can vote in our elections." This amendment did not receive enough votes to make it onto the ballot.

- Believes only U.S. citizens have the right to vote in Georgia elections and co-sponsored a "constitutional amendment that would enshrine in the state’s Constitution that only US Citizens can vote in our elections." This amendment did not receive enough votes to make it onto the ballot.

Voting & Elections

Opposes gun control and is endorsed by the National Rifle Association. 

Passed House Bill 1105 which includes "immunity provisions for law enforcement officers acting in good faith" and requires the publication of the immigration status of current inmates to "promote transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system."

Said, "During my campaign I made the  promises to increase public safety, support our police, protect our communities, and fight against illegal immigration. "

Plans to increase police funding and retention and said, "In the state budget that took effect July 1, I voted to give officers $4,000 to $6,000 pay raises. We are prioritizing recruitment and retention of these public servants!"

Said, "I will continue to advocate for responsible gun ownership while defending the rights of our citizens to protect themselves, their families, and their property."

Supported the laws enacted on July 1, 2023 that included "tougher penalties for gang recruitment and human trafficking."

- Opposes gun control and is endorsed by the National Rifle Association. 
- Passed House Bill 1105 which includes "immunity provisions for law enforcement officers acting in good faith" and requires the publication of the immigration status of current inmates to "promote transparency and accountability within the criminal justice system."
- Said, "During my campaign I made the  promises to increase public safety, support our police, protect our communities, and fight against illegal immigration. "
- Said, "I always stand with Israel."
- Plans to increase police funding and retention and said, "In the state budget that took effect July 1, I voted to give officers $4,000 to $6,000 pay raises. We are prioritizing recruitment and retention of these public servants!"
- Said, "I will continue to advocate for responsible gun ownership while defending the rights of our citizens to protect themselves, their families, and their property."
- Supported the laws enacted on July 1, 2023 that included "tougher penalties for gang recruitment and human trafficking."

Public Safety

Wants to make college more affordable for Georgia residents.

Supported the laws enacted on July 1, 2023 that increased income for teachers and law enforcement officers and implemented new requirements "to improve early education literacy and school safety preparedness."

- Wants to make college more affordable for Georgia residents.
- Supported the laws enacted on July 1, 2023 that increased income for teachers and law enforcement officers and implemented new requirements "to improve early education literacy and school safety preparedness."

Education

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Ballotpedia: Norine Cantor

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

Said "I am a grassroots American First Trump supporting Candidate."

- Said "I am a grassroots American First Trump supporting Candidate."

Said she is "concerned and wants to improve the U.S. Immigration System."

- Said she is "concerned and wants to improve the U.S. Immigration System."
- Does not support sanctuary cities.

Norine Cantor

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