Ballotpedia: Gary Chaffee

Gary is from Niangua, Missouri and attended Middle Tennessee State University, and holds a Degree from the University of Tennessee at Nashville in 1975. He resides in Cobb County, Georgia and is married to his wife Jan, with whom he has three children, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Gary is primarily worked as a First Responder and a healthcare provider in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Kennestone Hospital for most of his life. He also served in the U.S. Army for two years. 

As of March 19, 2024, Gary Cecil Chaffee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes every human has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Supports limited government regulations, as he believes "Bureaucrats and unelected officials are making too many decisions without "We the People" being involved."

Supports helping small business owners financially from "taxes and stricter government regulations so that they do not go to bed at night worrying about higher taxes and inflation...rather spending their creative energies on providing higher-quality products and services."

- Believes every human has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Supports limited government regulations, as he believes "Bureaucrats and unelected officials are making too many decisions without "We the People" being involved."
- Supports helping small business owners financially from "taxes and stricter government regulations so that they do not go to bed at night worrying about higher taxes and inflation...rather spending their creative energies on providing higher-quality products and services."
- Opposes sanctuary cities.

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As of October 2, 2024, Gary Cecil Chaffee’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes permitting those without US-citizenship to vote in elections.

- Opposes permitting those without US-citizenship to vote in elections.

Voting & Elections

Supports the freedom of religion, and believes "We are one nation under God".

Supports the Constitution and plans to "do everything in my power to uphold its principles and values."

Said "I will work hard for the safety of our citizens, especially...making sure that our citizens are safe from illegals by supporting border control and enforcing harsher penalties for those who commit crimes."

Wants to increase salaries for firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, and Police officer, calling them the first line of defense for public safety.

- Supports the freedom of religion, and believes "We are one nation under God".
- Supports the Constitution and plans to "do everything in my power to uphold its principles and values."
- Said "I will work hard for the safety of our citizens, especially...making sure that our citizens are safe from illegals by supporting border control and enforcing harsher penalties for those who commit crimes."
- Wants to increase salaries for firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, and Police officer, calling them the first line of defense for public safety.

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Gary Cecil Chaffee

Lisa grew up in Cobb County, Georgia and attended Cobb County Public Schools. She graduated from the University of Georgia. 

Lisa Gayle Campbell has built a career as a strategic business consultant. She has over 30 years of professional leadership experience. She was the first female Managing Directors at her firm,

Ballotpedia, Lisa Campbell (Georgia)

Lisa Gayle Campbell was elected in 2022 as the first female Georgia House Representative for District 35. She previously ran in 2020 for Georgia House of Representatives District 35, but did not win. 

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Said, "As your State House Representative, I’ll use this expertise to bring inclusive businesses and well-paying jobs with quality of life benefits, to our community that can ensure the success of everyone who lives here."

The candidate's website says, "Campbell is campaigning to ... build strong community partnerships with Georgia companies, lift up Georgia workers and advocate for the right to organize for safe environments, fair wages, and inclusive, meaningful work."

The candidate's website says, "The Georgia AFL-CIO...endorsed Georgia House District 35 Representative Lisa Campbell in recognition of her commitment to defending the right of all working people to good jobs, fair wages, and safe working conditions."

Supports labor rights, fair wages, and workplace safety, as evidenced by the Georgia AFL-CIO's endorsement of Lisa Campbell for Georgia House District 35 due to her commitment to these issues.

Said, "Four years ago, I participated in the United State of Women Conference to build a network promoting equality, and I started a business to expand equal opportunities for women."

Said, "Today I'm also honoring family who have labored as union members... My paternal great-grandfather, worked on the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad (MKT)... He began in the Blacksmith shop in 1928 and progressed to Boilermaker helper and then to Machinist by 1930. My paternal grandfather also worked on the Katy Railroad... He was a member of the International Association of Machinists (I.A. of M.), the same as his father."

Believes that both paid and unpaid labor across various professions, including homemaking, is essential for fostering robust families, communities, and fulfilling lives.

Said, "I started this campaign because I believe in the power of equality for all Georgians... an inclusive economy... I believe equity is the key to our shared opportunities for jobs, for justice, for freedom, for happiness and well being."

Said, "Today, let's honor the achievements of the labor movement and recommit to lifting up and supporting workers."

Supports labor unions for their role in securing labor laws, work hours, weekends, working conditions, equality, and benefits; advocates for businesses that offer fair wages, healthcare, safety, and valuable work opportunities in Georgia House District 35 campaign.

Supports honoring the legacy of workers who, since the first Labor Day in 1882, have fought for fair treatment, safe conditions, livable wages, and dignity, culminating in Labor Day becoming a national holiday in 1894.

The candidate's website says, "Our state government and our state leaders can do a better a better job of looking forward, investing in the tools, teams and best practices to build the technology infrastructure we need to thrive in the global world."

Believes Our state government and our state leaders can do a better a better job of looking forward, investing in the tools, teams and best practices to build the technology infrastructure we need to thrive in the global world."

Believes the end of American Rescue Plan funds threatens Georgia's child care, risking closures, job losses, and care for over 80,000 children.

- Believes Our state government and our state leaders can do a better a better job of looking forward, investing in the tools, teams and best practices to build the technology infrastructure we need to thrive in the global world."
- Supports the American Rescue Plan.

Supports environmental protection and policy advancement to preserve Georgia's natural resources, ensuring clean air, water, and soil for the health and enjoyment of future generations.

- Supports environmental protection and policy advancement to preserve Georgia's natural resources, ensuring clean air, water, and soil for the health and enjoyment of future generations.

The candidate's website says, "Now, more than ever, the people of Georgia need equal access to high quality, affordable healthcare, close to home... With the Republican led, new Medicaid coverage program known as “Pathways,” Georgia’s Medicaid work reporting requirement will be the only one in effect in the nation and is the most restrictive—with no exceptions for caregiving or high child care costs..."

The candidate's website says, "Increasing accountability and penalties on health insurers for violating federal and state parity laws"

Said, "I trust Georgia women to make decisions that are right for them and their families, and I vow to stand with the people of Kennesaw and Acworth in protecting reproductive justice, and expanding, not diminishing our rights to equitable healthcare."

Said, "I’ll continue to speak up loudly for women to repeal discriminatory laws... I will stand up with patients and their doctors, who can’t practice healthcare with the government getting between them."

Said, "Georgia House District 35 Representative Lisa Campbell was endorsed by Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates for her commitment to working to support policies and programs that help women and their families... “This year, our right to make personal healthcare decisions without government interference is on the ballot,” shared Lisa Campbell, “...I am committed to supporting reproductive freedom and I am excited to be your champion for ensuring all Georgians have access to high quality, affordable healthcare close to home.”"

Said, "I am a pro-choice Georgian advocating freedom for all... to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion."

The candidate's website says, "Expanded access to high quality, affordable health care services such as addiction rehabilitation"

The candidate's website says, "Evaluate the management of the contracts, including its oversight of practices that are prohibited by the pharmacy benefit manager contract such as spread pricing."

The candidate's website says, "Support efforts to place health professionals in high priority shortage areas where they are needed most"

The candidate's website says, "Audit and evaluate the pharmacy benefit manager contracts for provision of pharmacy benefits provided through the Georgia State Health Benefit Plan and the Georgia Department of Community Health"

The candidate's website says, "It’s time for equal access to high quality, affordable healthcare."

The candidate's website says, "Cobb County Courier - Georgia Anti-Abortion Law Declared Unconstitutional: Local Reactions"

The candidate's website says, "Georiga House District 35 Candidate Lisa Campbell, announces her endorsement by NARAL Pro-Choice America."

The candidate's website says, "Compare the overall annual cost to provide pharmacy benefits, whether under Fee-for-Service plans or Managed Care Plans or Waiver Plans"

Said, "Pharmaceutical companies are also wielding enormous power over equitable access to life saving drugs... I will work to empower the state to negotiate drug prices for state Medicaid and Medicare purchases and establish reasonable caps... I will offer legislation to:"

Supports Medicaid expansion in Georgia, noting the new waiver covers a fraction of potential beneficiaries and emphasizing the need to prioritize health for women, children, and the low-wage uninsured to lower costs and increase access.

Supports reproductive rights, opposes healthcare inequality, and advocates for the Reproductive Freedom Act to ensure autonomy in health decisions, including abortion, and defends doctors' rights to individualized patient care.

Supports healthcare access, reproductive rights, contraception, and bodily autonomy; advocates for workplace discrimination protection, paid family leave, affordable healthcare, and the right to safe, legal abortion.

The candidate's website says, "Expanding access to telehealth services"

Wants increased access to telehealth services.

- Said, "Pharmaceutical companies are also wielding enormous power over equitable access to life saving drugs... I will work to empower the state to negotiate drug prices for state Medicaid and Medicare purchases and establish reasonable caps... I will offer legislation to:"
- Supports Medicaid expansion in Georgia
- Supports access to abortion.
- Supports paid family leave.
- Wants increased access to telehealth services.

Supports electing Democratic women in Georgia, advocating for women's issues and reproductive rights, and has aided over 70 women's elections to state offices since 2000, with 44 currently serving, including 12 in the Senate and 32 in the House.

Said, "It was long overdue for women in District 35 to have an equal voice and seat at the table. ... This is the very core of our republic: of, by and for the people. ..."

Said, "As your Representative and first woman elected to serve GA HD35, I am proud to take the @fairdistrictsga pledge to work to reform redistricting and to end gerrymandering in Georgia. Every voice and vote matters! Learn more bit.ly/FDGAPledge"

Said, "Voting is a fundamental right of our constitution, and I will never stop fighting to protect it for every eligible voter... I will put my experience in leading teams and building technology to protect our voting rights and ensure that every eligible voter has access to the ballot box."

Supports fair electoral maps reflecting Georgia's diversity; endorsed Lisa Campbell as a Democracy Defender for promoting voter choice in elections, backed by Eric Holder's NDRC.

Supports safeguarding Georgia voters' rights, pledges to advance legislation for equitable ballot access, and commits to leveraging private sector experience to enhance voting rights and access for all eligible voters in her district.

Supports the Committee for a New Georgia's endorsement for their commitment to leadership and advancing representation in underserved communities, aiming for equitable democratic participation and dignity for all Georgians.

Supports training women for political candidacy; Emerge Georgia, part of Emerge America, has trained over 4,000 women since 2002, with alumnae winning 1,000+ elections and serving at all government levels.

The candidate's website says, "Her Term intentionally focuses on targeted recruitment... We are proud to work with the women running in our targeted seats... Join us in amplifying their work."

The candidate's website says, "Fair Fight is building voter protection teams with Democratic state parties or local allies across the country to protect the right to vote. Sign up today to ensure that is a Fair Fight."

Supports equal voting access, emphasizing the importance of keeping citizens informed about registration status, absentee ballots, and updated voting dates to ensure equitable participation in elections.

Said, "Protecting access to the ballot is a key component to protecting our democracy. Our campaign is committed to fighting for the expansion of voting rights for all eligible Georgia voters."

The candidate's website says, "Her Term is a collaboration built by women to elect women. They target winnable seats, recruit women leaders to run for office and equip their campaigns to win. Lisa Campbell is one of the candidates that HerTerm supports."

Supports electing Democratic women in Georgia, advocating for women's issues and reproductive rights, and has aided over 75 women's elections since 2000, with ongoing training for female political candidates.

Said, "I want to make sure all of our voices are heard and represented... Together, we can create a better Georgia for all."

The candidate's website says, "We also know from many experienced leaders, when women are missing from our government, we are all missing out on 50% of our natural resources, shared talents, diversity of thought, and creative collaboration."

Said, "In 2020, along with all of you, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification, which granted women the equal right to vote."

Said, "I want to work for all Georgians to ensure that everyone has a voice in our state government. I want to serve by ensuring our legislators hear our voices... and affirm our rights to representation..."

Supports representative leadership that prioritizes the needs of Georgians, advocating for inclusive policies that ensure equity, liberty, and justice, with a focus on respecting and amplifying every citizen's voice and vote in the democratic process.

The candidate's website says, "Georgia WIN List is proud to endorse Lisa Campbell for House District 35 as she works to FLIP the seat currently held by Ed Setzler... A WIN would make Lisa the first woman to represent her metro-Atlanta district."

Opposes the recent redistricting in Cobb, viewing it as "cracking" that undermines diversity and voter choice, and advocates for a single Congressional District to ensure fair representation.

Opposes the recent redistricting in Cobb.

The candidate's website says, "Our current population is 52% female, but our representation in the Georgia government is only 30.5%. This means that, in the 236-member Georgia General Assembly, only 72 representatives are women."

Believes there should be more women representatives.

- Opposes the recent redistricting in Cobb.
- Believes there should be more women representatives.

Said, "· To protect the right or property or safety of our supporters, volunteers, employees, or others;"

The candidate's website says, "HB224 Require lost or stolen firearms be reported to police"

The candidate's website says, "In the state of Georgia, ... it is time to ensure that we all have equal access to safe homes, schools, churches, parks, and neighborhoods."

Said, "As your GA State House Representative, I supported key changes and legislation to reduce gun violence and promote safety in Georgia:"

The candidate's website says, "HB555 Restricts the use of modifications to firearms to produce rapid fire capabilities"

Supports advancing public safety through policies that reduce gun violence, emphasizing gun safety and responsible ownership, not merely "gun control," to protect children and communities, and acknowledges that while no single law is a panacea, certain measures can significantly save lives.

The candidate's website says, "HB554 Make it a crime to provide a semiautomatic assault weapon to any person under the age of 11"

Supports enacting responsible gun violence prevention laws in Georgia's House District 35 to ensure citizens live without fear of shootings at home, in backyards, or schools, balancing the right to bear arms with public safety.

Supports enacting gun violence prevention laws in Georgia's House District 35 to ensure citizens live without fear of shootings at home, in backyards, or schools, balancing the right to bear arms with public safety.

The candidate's website says, "Enact laws that are overwhelmingly supported by Georgians, and proven to reduce the risk of gun violence such as restraining orders for domestic abusers and background checks to keep guns out of the hands of those who have a history of hospitalization for mental illness..."

The candidate's website says, "Stop thinking of gun violence prevention as a political issue and start addressing gun safety as a public-health issue."

The candidate's website says, "HB44 Brady Law Regulations-universal background checks"

Supports HB44 Brady Law Regulations-universal background checks.

- The candidate's website says, "Stop thinking of gun violence prevention as a political issue and start addressing gun safety as a public-health issue."
- Supports HB44 Brady Law Regulations-universal background checks.

The candidate's website says, "Developing resources for youth and young adults"

The candidate's website says, "Today, Ga. House District 35 candidate Lisa Campbell was endorsed by the Georgia Association of Educators for her commitment to public education. READ"

Said, "As your State House Representative, you can count on me to partner with students, parents, and teachers, to empower our educational systems with the teams, tools, and trust they need to deliver excellence in our public schools."

Said, "I will continue to work on legislation to invest in public education including legislation to:"

Said, "I was honored to be named to the Georgia Association of Educators 2023 Legislative Honor Roll for dedication to public education in Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "Funding lunch so that no child is hungry in our classrooms"

The candidate's website says, "Fully funding public education"

The candidate's website says, "Our schools should be places where students and families come together to learn to how to think, how to read, how to build healthy relationships based on respect, integrity, and inclusion... Our teachers have an important and trusted role in our schools to help inspire a love of reading, discussion, and critical thinking."

Supports robust funding for public education, teacher and staff backing, and tackling student inequities; committed to the success of all Georgia students.

The candidate's website says, "Georgia’s educational system...is facing grave challenges ranging from the elimination of professional teaching practices rooted in truth, evidence, diversity, and inclusion;...to maintaining equitable and adequate educational funding; and...to ensure that our students have the freedom to learn."

The candidate's website says, "Expanding the HOPE scholarship program so more students can pursue advanced and technical degrees"

The candidate's website says, "Support innovative ways to address poverty as a primary barrier to school success including adding a poverty weight to our Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding formula"

The candidate's website says, "Expand early education and quality child care for our youngest children"

The candidate's website says, "Help recruit and retain high quality teachers with professional compensation and incentives for advanced degrees and certification"

Said, "I have a profound respect for the essential role of teachers in our communities... I attended public school in Cobb County, graduated from our public University of Georgia, and I understand how important education is to the future success and lifelong opportunities for our students."

Said, "Working with a bipartisan coalition to defeat a dangerous voucher bill designed to take money out of our state’s public school budget and subsidize private schools."

Believes Georgia's educational outcomes are vital for future leaders and economy, but underfunding over 30 years has led to low student performance; insists on solutions to enhance education.

The candidate's website says, "Expand PreK and child care resources for all of our children"

Wants to expand PreK and child care resources.

The candidate's website says, "Giving teachers and school staff a raise"

Wants to give teachers and school staff a raise.

The candidate's website says, "Increasing educational materials to better address the needs of underrepresented communities"

Supports increasing educational materials to better address the needs of underrepresented communities.

The candidate's website says, "Increasing emphasis on literacy and reading curriculum"

Wants to increase emphasis on literacy and reading curriculum.

- Wants to expand PreK and child care resources.
- Wants to give teachers and school staff a raise.
- Supports increasing educational materials to better address the needs of underrepresented communities.
- Wants to increase emphasis on literacy and reading curriculum.

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Lisa Gayle Campbell

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