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Herschel Walker

REPUBLICAN

Herschel Walker is running for Georgia US Senator.

Political background

Herschel Walker's campaign for senator is his first entry into politics.

Professional background

Herschel played professional football for fifteen years in the USFL and NFL, playing for the New Jersey Generals, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Giants. He also represented the United States in the 1992 Winter Olympics in bobsledding, and went undefeated as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter. He also performed in the Fort Worth Ballet and competed on The Apprentice.

Personal background

Herschel is originally from Wrightsville, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia. He lives with his wife, Julie, in Atlanta.

Economy

  • Wants to lower taxes.
  • Wants to reduce regulations on businesses.
  • Wants to make America energy independent to lower gas prices.

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Candidate website

Immigration

  • Wants to secure the US-Mexico border.
  • Said that he "is fully supportive of those who follow the legal immigration process".

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Candidate website

Foreign Policy

  • Said that he will "always put American interests first at home and abroad".
  • Wants to increase military spending.
  • On the Russian invasion of Ukraine, he said, "[t]his was completely avoidable. President Biden’s disastrous foreign policy has moved America from a position of strength to one of weakness."

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Candidate website

Environment

As of October 24, 2022, Herschel Walker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Candidate website

Healthcare

  • Opposes abortion.

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Candidate website

Voting & Elections

As of October 24, 2022, Herschel Walker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Candidate website