Ansel Postell works as a businessman and entrepreneur.

Supports job creation and long-term economic growth.

Seeks to increase job creation and long-term economic growth.

Supports bringing housing sustainability to help families live comfortably, stay in their homes, and build long-term stability.

Supports creating housing sustainability.

Wants to help create well-paying jobs and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and working families.

- Seeks to increase job creation and long-term economic growth.
- Supports creating housing sustainability.
- Wants to help create well-paying jobs and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs and working families.

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Public Safety

Supports making mental health care accessible, affordable, and stigma-free, with expanded community-based resources.

Seeks to protect Social Security and Medicare.

- Supports making mental health care accessible, affordable, and stigma-free, with expanded community-based resources.
- Seeks to protect Social Security and Medicare.

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Advocates for reliable water, energy, and broadband systems.

Seeks to ensure safer roads, bridges, and public transit.

- Advocates for reliable water, energy, and broadband systems.
- Seeks to ensure safer roads, bridges, and public transit.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Wants to bridge the gap between federal policy and the "real needs of Georgia’s 4th Congressional District."

- Wants to bridge the gap between federal policy and the "real needs of Georgia’s 4th Congressional District."

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Ben Truman earned a bachelor's degree in English from Georgetown University.

Ben has served as a Community Councilman in DeKalb County, Georgia, since 2012.

Ben is the Chief Executive Officer of a political consulting company that he founded in 2012.

Believes that the Trump tax cuts should be repealed and tax rates should resemble those of 2016.

Thinks federal spending needs to be cut in order to balance the budget.

Wants an Economic Bill of Rights for the 21st century that protects workers from outsourcing and automation.

Promises to sponsor a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

- Believes that the Trump tax cuts should be repealed and tax rates should resemble those of 2016.
- Thinks federal spending needs to be cut in order to balance the budget.
- Wants an Economic Bill of Rights for the 21st century that protects workers from outsourcing and automation.
- Promises to sponsor a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

As of March 11, 2026, Ben Truman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants subsidies for health insurance plans extended so health insurance costs do not rise quickly.

Supports a public option as opposed to Medicare for All because "there should be an entity run by the federal government to compete with private health insurers."

- Supports abortion access.
- Wants subsidies for health insurance plans extended so health insurance costs do not rise quickly.
- Supports a public option as opposed to Medicare for All because "there should be an entity run by the federal government to compete with private health insurers."

Believes the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy is "paramount to the survival of humanity."

- Believes the transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy is "paramount to the survival of humanity."

Wants to "rely upon our allies to ensure that rogue nations cannot exist as bad actors."

Stands with Israel in their conflict with Hamas.

- Wants to "rely upon our allies to ensure that rogue nations cannot exist as bad actors."
- Stands with Israel in their conflict with Hamas.

Promises to sponsor a constitutional amendment that would limit the number of terms a US House Representative would serve to five terms and limit US Senators to three terms.

Thinks the voting rights of minorities must be protected.

- Promises to sponsor a constitutional amendment that would limit the number of terms a US House Representative would serve to five terms and limit US Senators to three terms.
- Thinks the voting rights of minorities must be protected.

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Henry Calvin "Hank" Johnson Jr. is from Washington, D.C. He has a bachelor degree in political science from Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) and a law degree from Texas Southern University. He and his wife, Mereda Davis Johnson, have two adult children.

Henry Johnson is originally from Washington, D.C. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Clark College and his law degree from Texas Southern University. He lives with his wife, Mereda, and their two adult children in DeKalb County, Georgia. 

Hank is a U.S. Representative. Before taking office, he practiced law for 27 years in Decatur, Georgia, specializing in criminal defense, civil rights, and personal injury law. He also served as a magistrate judge for 12 years and as a DeKalb County commissioner for five years. 

Henry previously worked as an attorney with a focus on criminal defense, civil rights, and personal injury law and a magistrate judge. 

Hank is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia's 4th Congressional District. He was first elected in 2006 and is currently serving his 10th term.

Henry currently serves as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Georgia's 4th Congressional District. He was first elected in 2006 and is currently serving his 10th term. He previously served as a DeKalb County commissioner. He served one term from 2001 to 2006. 

Supports tax relief for middle class households.

Supports "smarter regulation" of the financial system.

Supports investing in job creation for "working Americans and the chronically underemployed."

Supports extending unemployment insurance when unemployment is high.

Believes Congress should address "severe deprivations" of America's poorest people, especially during economic downturns.

Cosponsored the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2018, which would "require the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs."

Cosponsored H. R. 5785, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, to advance Black families in the 21st century.

Cosponsored House Resolution (HR) 5785, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, to advance Black families in the 21st century.

- Supports tax relief for middle class households.
- Supports "smarter regulation" of the financial system.
- Supports investing in job creation for "working Americans and the chronically underemployed."
- Supports extending unemployment insurance when unemployment is high.
- Believes Congress should address "severe deprivations" of America's poorest people, especially during economic downturns.
- Cosponsored the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act of 2018, which would "require the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs."
- Cosponsored House Resolution (HR) 5785, the Jobs and Justice Act of 2018, to advance Black families in the 21st century.

Believes "The federal government’s reckless borrowing and spending threaten America’s economic and national security, and unfairly and unethically burden future generations who will be responsible for repaying today’s debts."

Opposes the Bush Administration's approach of increasing spending while reducing taxes.

Opposes increasing spending while reducing taxes.

Cosponsored the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which passed the House. It enables the federal government to assist local law enforcement with the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes.

Cosponsored the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which passed the House. It directed the Department of Justice to open an office for the investigation of unsolved civil rights crimes committed before 1970.

Cosponsored the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which directed the Department of Justice to open an office for the investigation of unsolved civil rights crimes committed before 1970.

Cosponsored the COPS Improvement Act, which passed the House. It expands the authority of the Attorney General to make grants for public safety and community policing programs.

Cosponsored the COPS Improvement Act, which expands the authority of the Attorney General to make grants for public safety and community policing programs.

Cosponsored the Stop AIDS in Prison Act, which passed the House. It would direct the Bureau of Prisons to implement a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates in federal prisons and upon re-entry to the community.

Cosponsored the Stop AIDS in Prison Act, which directs the Bureau of Prisons to implement a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates in federal prisons and upon re-entry to the community.

As a House Representative, Johnson was an original cosponsor of H. J. Res. 120, which proposed a Constitutional amendment to limit the President's pardon power.

Cosponsored Joint House Resolution (JHR) 120, which proposed a Constitutional amendment to limit the President's pardon power.

Supports condemning racist and hate-based attacks on college campuses.

Advocates for reducing military-grade weapon transfers to local police departments.

As a House Representative, Johnson introduced legislation that would set specific causes for the removal of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Introduced legislation that would set specific causes for the removal of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

- Opposes the death penalty.
- Believes "The federal government’s reckless borrowing and spending threaten America’s economic and national security, and unfairly and unethically burden future generations who will be responsible for repaying today’s debts."
- Opposes increasing spending while reducing taxes.
- Cosponsored the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which passed the House. It enables the federal government to assist local law enforcement with the investigation and prosecution of hate crimes.
- Cosponsored the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, which directed the Department of Justice to open an office for the investigation of unsolved civil rights crimes committed before 1970.
- Cosponsored the COPS Improvement Act, which expands the authority of the Attorney General to make grants for public safety and community policing programs.
- Cosponsored the Stop AIDS in Prison Act, which directs the Bureau of Prisons to implement a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates in federal prisons and upon re-entry to the community.
- Cosponsored Joint House Resolution (JHR) 120, which proposed a Constitutional amendment to limit the President's pardon power.
- Supports condemning racist and hate-based attacks on college campuses.
- Advocates for reducing military-grade weapon transfers to local police departments.
- Introduced legislation that would set specific causes for the removal of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Supports investing in healthcare research.

Supports increasing U.S. funding to combat global diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

- Supports investing in healthcare research.
- Supports increasing U.S. funding to combat global diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Supports access to high-quality education for all Americans.

Said, "The single most important investment we can make is in the literacy, aptitude, productivity, and enlightenment of all Americans, young and old."

Believes teaching is "among the noblest and most essential callings in society and should be rewarded accordingly."

- Supports access to high-quality education for all Americans.
- Said, "The single most important investment we can make is in the literacy, aptitude, productivity, and enlightenment of all Americans, young and old."
- Believes teaching is "among the noblest and most essential callings in society and should be rewarded accordingly."

Supports investing in becoming the leading producer of clean, efficient, renewable energy.

Supports the use of natural gas as a temporary energy source until solar, wind, and hydro power are widely used.

Supports providing more resources to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and mandating the agency to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.

Supports tightening fuel efficiency standards for automobiles and implementing legislation to significantly reduce pollution.

Supports stringent environmental regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

- Supports reducing reliance on oil.
- Supports investing in becoming the leading producer of clean, efficient, renewable energy.
- Supports the use of natural gas as a temporary energy source until solar, wind, and hydro power are widely used.
- Supports providing more resources to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and mandating the agency to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.
- Supports tightening fuel efficiency standards for automobiles and implementing legislation to significantly reduce pollution.
- Supports stringent environmental regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Opposed the Iraq War and supported removing U.S. forces from Iraq.

Cosponsored the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act to prevent Iran from undertaking any activity related to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.

Cosponsored H. Res. 92, to condemn North Korea’s development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Cosponsored House Resolution (HR) 92, to condemn North Korea’s development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Cosponsored the Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act, which states it is U.S. policy to support efforts to divest funds from or restrict investments in companies that conduct business in Sudan.

Voted to limit "no-bid" defense contracts awarded to companies like Halliburton without competition.

As a House Representative, Johnson was the original cosponsor of H.R. 4140, the No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, which prohibits the Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities in North Korea without an official declaration of war.

Cosponsored House Resolution (HR) 4140, the No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, which prohibits the Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities in North Korea without an official declaration of war.

- Opposed the Iraq War and supported removing U.S. forces from Iraq.
- Supports increased military aid. 
- Cosponsored the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act to prevent Iran from undertaking any activity related to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.
- Cosponsored House Resolution (HR) 92, to condemn North Korea’s development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles.
- Cosponsored the Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act, which states it is U.S. policy to support efforts to divest funds from or restrict investments in companies that conduct business in Sudan.
- Voted to limit "no-bid" defense contracts awarded to companies like Halliburton without competition.
- Cosponsored House Resolution (HR) 4140, the No Unconstitutional Strike against North Korea Act, which prohibits the Armed Forces from engaging in hostilities in North Korea without an official declaration of war.

As a state representative, Johnson cosponsored a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the president's pardon power.

Cosponsored a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the president's pardon power.

Advocates for greater public accountability in electronic voting systems.

- Cosponsored a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the president's pardon power.
- Advocates for greater public accountability in electronic voting systems.

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Believes "Chronic underinvestment in education seriously threatens America’s future competitiveness and well-being."

Supports making college and higher education accessible to all Americans.

Plans to continue introducing legislation to reduce environmental impact.

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