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Chris attended the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and Lumpkin School of Law. He lives in Dunwoody with his wife and two daughters.

Prior to becoming involved in politics, Chris began his career with Georgia Pacific, then practiced law with Alston & Bird LLP, in Atlanta. He later served as Vice President and General Counsel for the Georgia Public Policy Foundation.

Chris is the current Attorney General of Georgia. Before becoming the Attorney General, Carr served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) under Governor Nathan Deal from 2013 to 2016. He served as Senator Johnny Isakson’s Chief of Staff for six years.

As of March 8, 2022, Chris Carr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Plans to create the "Gang Prosecution Unit" to put criminals behind bars.

Supports prosecution in cases of elder abuse.

Supports the protection of consumers from cybercrime.

Said his efforts through the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit have, “already resulted in the rescue of more than 100 children, as well as lengthy prison sentences for perpetrators of this heinous crime.”

- Plans to create the "Gang Prosecution Unit" to put criminals behind bars. 
- Supports prosecution in cases of elder abuse.
- Supports the protection of consumers from cybercrime. 
- Said his efforts through the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit have, “already resulted in the rescue of more than 100 children, as well as lengthy prison sentences for perpetrators of this heinous crime.”

Criminal Justice

Supports prosecuting corrupt public officials, "regardless of their position or political party."

- Supports prosecuting corrupt public officials, "regardless of their position or political party."

Corruption

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Chris Carr

John grew up in Macon, Georgia. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University, followed by Mercer Law School. John lives in Atlanta with his wife, Helen. They have three children. John is a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church.

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John is the Managing Partner at Perfect Circle Renewable Energy, LLC. He is also the President of Gordon Document Products, Incorporated. Prior to this, he served as a prosecutor in Bibb County and worked for several years in private practice.

John worked as a prosecutor in Bibb County early in his career.

Promises to protect communities from the influx of fentanyl.

Concerned about illegal immigration as a threat to public safety.

- Promises to protect communities from the influx of fentanyl.
- Concerned about illegal immigration as a threat to public safety.

As of March 24, 2022, John Gordon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Wants to audit previous elections. 
- Prioritizes enforcing election security.

John Gordon

- The Attorney General serves as the lawyer for the Georgia government in any legal cases. The Attorney General is also the chief legal advisor to the governor.
- The Attorney General represents the state in court for all civil cases. They also represent the state in felony cases that reach the Georgia Supreme Court or cases that reach the United States Supreme Court. 
- The Attorney General helps maintain a fair and just state by filing lawsuits against individuals or companies that violate regulations and laws. 
- The Attorney General is elected to 4-year terms and cannot practice private law while in office. The Attorney General is paid a yearly salary of $139,169.

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