Alan Sims
Alan Sims (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 10th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.
Sims completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Alan Sims was born in Madison, Georgia and, as of 2022, lived in Winder, Georgia. He served in the United States Army from 1984 to 1989 and later in the United States Air Force from 1989 to 2014. He retired at the rank of Colonel. Sims earned a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1984, two graduate degrees from Liberty University in 2004 and 2014, and a degree from the U.S. Air War College in 2005.[1][2][3]
Sims' career experience includes working as an international pilot with Delta Air Lines. As of 2022, he was president of the National Character Association and was affiliated with Bethlehem Church, the Family Research Council, the American Legion, and Rotary Club.[1][2][3]
Elections
2022
See also: Georgia's 10th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 10
Mike Collins defeated Tabitha Johnson-Green in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Collins (R)  | 64.5 | 198,523 |
 | Tabitha Johnson-Green (D) | 35.5 | 109,107 | |
| Total votes: 307,630 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 10
Tabitha Johnson-Green defeated Jessica Fore in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tabitha Johnson-Green | 64.4 | 9,070 |
 | Jessica Fore | 35.6 | 5,024 | |
| Total votes: 14,094 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 10
Mike Collins defeated Vernon Jones in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Collins | 74.5 | 30,536 |
 | Vernon Jones | 25.5 | 10,469 | |
| Total votes: 41,005 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10
Tabitha Johnson-Green and Jessica Fore advanced to a runoff. They defeated Phyllis Hatcher, Femi Oduwole, and Paul Walton in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tabitha Johnson-Green | 42.0 | 15,821 |
| ✔ | | Jessica Fore | 19.2 | 7,257 |
 | Phyllis Hatcher | 18.9 | 7,120 | |
 | Femi Oduwole | 11.7 | 4,427 | |
 | Paul Walton | 8.2 | 3,077 | |
| Total votes: 37,702 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kimberly Reuter (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 10 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Collins | 25.6 | 28,741 |
| ✔ | | Vernon Jones | 21.5 | 24,165 |
 | Timothy Barr | 14.3 | 16,007 | |
 | Paul C. Broun | 13.3 | 14,901 | |
 | David Curry | 9.4 | 10,557 | |
 | Alan Sims | 6.6 | 7,388 | |
 | Marc McMain | 4.7 | 5,222 | |
 | Mitchell Swan | 4.6 | 5,184 | |
| Total votes: 112,165 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Richards (R)
- Andrew Alvey (R)
- Patrick Witt (R)
- Charles Rupert (R)
- Todd Heussner (R)
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Alan Sims completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sims' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Abroad, Colonel Sims took down terrorists in the Middle East and helped field Israel’s Iron Dome. Back home, he helped lead evacuation efforts for his unit and for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Now he has a new mission: Congress.
Colonel Alan Sims will fight for Georgia’s conservative values and fire Nancy Pelosi. The Biden-Pelosi far-left agenda is a fatal threat to America. With rising costs at the gas station and grocery store, record numbers of illegals crossing our southern border, and enemies who no longer fear us, we need leaders in Washington who know how to defend our Georgia way of life, and our safety abroad. We need a proven fighter: Colonel Alan Sims.
Alan lives in Winder, Georgia, where he attends Bethlehem Church with his wife, Vanessa. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. He holds both a Master of Arts in Religion and a Master of Divinity from Liberty University. He currently serves as an international pilot for Delta Air Lines.- Georgia Born. Battle Tested. Service Driven.
- A servant leader, not a career politician.
- Experienced, accomplished leader.
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Campaign website
Sims' campaign website stated the following:
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Here is where Alan Stands: PROTECT LIFE – Life is a sacred gift from God that begins at conception. I will defend life at every opportunity, and always oppose measures that allow taxpayer funding of abortion. PROTECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT – As a veteran and avid gun owner, the right to keep and bear arms is key to protecting freedom and must be defended as fundamental to all other liberties. ELECTION INTEGRITY – American blood has been shed across generations to protect every Georgian’s right to vote, and under no circumstances should abuse of the election process be tolerated. It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. NATIONAL SECURITY – Threats to our nation exist, not only abroad, but within our borders, and are gaining strength under the weak Biden Administration. America must retake its global position as a nation that commands peace through strength. BORDER SECURITY – The situation at our southern border threatens our safety and our economy. We must finish the wall and enforce our laws to protect our national sovereignty. CUT SPENDING – Congress is on a spending spree that must stop. The government should entrust the people and the private sector to provide solutions rather than the government becoming "the solution." ENERGY INDEPENDENCE – America is blessed with abundant resources. Government should promote energy independence and not put our sovereignty, safety or prosperity at risk. SUPPORT BUSINESS – The American economy flourishes when businesses take risks, develop solutions to problems, and government stays out of the way. Government mandates and onerous regulations have no place on Georgians or their businesses. DEFEND ISRAEL AND STAND BY OUR ALLIES – I served for two years in Jerusalem and two years at the Pentagon to ensure Israel’s security. Protection of our greatest ally in the region is a moral and strategic imperative. Standing by all of our allies is the right thing to do, and helps to keep us safe. LOW TAXES – American families and the middle class prosper when taxes are low and fair for all. Americans must be able to take home more of what they earn and access the prosperity for which they have worked so hard. STOP THE INDOCTRINATION – I come from a proud history of Georgia educators. Both of my grandfathers were school principals and many in my family, including my daughter, have taught in both public and private schools. The left is working to indoctrinate our children through Critical Race Theory (CRT) and socialist principles that are aimed to divide and demoralize our nation. In Congress, I’ll stand against this dangerous indoctrination in our children’s schools and classrooms. SCHOOL CHOICE – Public schools wield disproportionate influence over our kids. Parents must have the first and last say in their student’s curriculum and school. AGRICULTURE – Farmers & Ranchers are a cornerstone of Georgia’s 10th District economy and way of life. Onerous taxes and regulations must be defeated and repealed to ensure vibrancy of this sector and markets must be open to sell their commodities to the world. LESS REGULATION – Government bureaucracy has created obstacles that favor certain people and businesses while placing others at a disadvantage. The Administrative State must be checked so that barriers to entry can be reduced and businesses can flourish. VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES – Veterans have served our nation at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. Our nation must honor its commitment to these heroes and ensure they receive the transition support, training, and healthcare benefits as promised. LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS – Skyrocketing healthcare costs that benefit big corporations at the expense of vulnerable families is wrong. Establishing a patient-first approach with transparent pricing is key to stopping the ballooning cost of healthcare. SAFER COMMUNITIES – All Georgians deserve to feel safe at home and free of fear in their communities. Police and first responders must be supported to ensure federal resources are not cut off because of radical political agendas.[4] |
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| —Alan Sims' campaign website (2022)[5] | ||
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Alan Sims for Congress, "Home," accessed April 7, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Twitter, "Alan Sims," accessed April 7, 2022
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ballotpedia Staff, "Email communication with Carrie Simms," April 14, 2022
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Alan Sims for Congress, “Home,” accessed March 21, 2022
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