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Eugene Chin Yu
REPUBLICAN
Eugene Chin Yu is running for Georgia US Representative, District 1, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Eugene Chin Yu is from Evans, Georgia. He studied criminal justice at Augusta College.
Professional background
Previously, Eugene was a police officer at the Richmond County Police Department and a military policeman in the U.S. Army from 1977 to 1980.
Political background
Eugene previously ran to represent U.S. House Georgia District 4 in 2024, U.S. House Georgia District 6 in 2022, U.S. House Georgia District 7 in 2020, and U.S. House Georgia District 12 in 2018, 2016, and 2014 but did not win.
Economy
Wants to bring job-creating economic development opportunities to Brunswick and Glynn County.
Wants to expand access to the Trade Adjustment Assistance program to help local businesses affected by tariffs, providing support such as technical assistance, loans, or grants to preserve jobs and strengthen the local economy.
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Public Safety
As of March 11, 2026, Eugene Chin Yu’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Healthcare
Wants to introduce legislation to expand advanced practice paramedics who can provide in-home care, prescribe a broader range of medications, and receive top-level training for emergency situations.
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Education
As of March 11, 2026, Eugene Chin Yu’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Energy & the Environment
As of March 11, 2026, Eugene Chin Yu’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Foreign Policy and Immigration
Supports an all-of-the-above approach to veterans’ healthcare by expanding community care options, maintaining effective VHA access points, and conducting audits to ensure proper and timely payments.
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Voting & Elections
As of March 11, 2026, Eugene Chin Yu’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Ethics & Conduct
Eugene was under investigation by the Federal Election Commission regarding over $700,000 in personal loans to his 2014 campaign. The FEC questioned the source of the funds, noting that he reported no salary or earned income on financial reports and insufficient liquid assets to obtain bank loans. Yu and his former campaign team stated the loans were from personal funds.
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