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Jeff Criswell

REPUBLICAN

Jeff Criswell is running for Georgia US Representative, District 6, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Jeff grew up in the D.C. area and later moved to Atlanta. He has two sons, and is a Christian. He attended Northern Virginia Community College, Radford University, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia.

Professional background

Jeff is an entrepreneur who founded a baseball brand called A.D. Starr. He also has experience working in education.

Political background

Jeff Criswell's campaign for U.S. Representative is his first entry into politics.

Economy

Said, "As a conservative centrist, I believe in free markets, limited government, and fiscal responsibility."

Believes that "if we don’t reduce burdensome regulations, cut wasteful spending, and promote pro-growth policies, wasteful politicians will destroy the jobs and American Dreams of hard-working Georgians in the 6th District."

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare from "harmful" cuts.

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Energy & the Environment

Said, "I am committed to reducing regulations that stifle energy production... Excessive government regulation hinders the development of domestic energy sources... I am dedicated to promoting a balanced regulatory environment that ensures public safety and environmental protection while encouraging investment and job creation."

Prioritizes American energy independence, wanting to reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy, as well as protect the environment.

Aims to promote energy efficiency and conservation by supporting policies that encourage energy-efficient technologies and practices.

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Healthcare

Said, "Young or old, healthcare remains a critical issue for the constituents of Georgia District-6. In the often-times complicated healthcare maze, I believe healthcare reform should prioritize the needs of patients while promoting market-based solutions that increase access and affordability."

Aims to incentivize healthy behaviors and promote preventative care: "By reducing the demand for healthcare services... we can lower healthcare costs and improve overall health outcomes."

Supports patient choice in healthcare, competition to lower costs, and quality improvement through transparency and reduced regulation, aiming for affordable, high-quality care for all Americans.

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Voting & Elections

As of March 19, 2024, Jeff Criswell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Said, "In this race, I am THE CANDIDATE of POLICE REFORM... Of course, I’m not suggesting that we don’t need police or that they should be defunded."

Supports ongoing psychiatric evaluations of all police officers.

Supports bias training and awareness education for police officers, saying that "law-abiding minorities are more likely to suffer at the hands of immature / badly trained cops."

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Education

Said, "We must refocus classroom learning on Math, Science, and Reading and away from gender fluidity."

Aims to provide vocational education and training programs that prepare them for careers in high-demand fields.

Supports education policies that prioritize core subjects and offer a comprehensive curriculum with arts and physical education.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Referring to illegal immigrants, the candidate says, "They’re everywhere - destroying our schools, robbing Americans of good-paying jobs, and bankrupting our health facilities - all the while not even bothering to learn English."

Said, "And it’s not just Hispanic folks, either. Thousands of Chinese and folks from Muslim countries have entered the US on Joe Biden’s watch. Why, exactly, are they here?"

Said, "President Trump has already said he intends to deport these folks en masse - the largest deportation ever in American history. I endorse President Trump and this policy wholeheartedly."

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