Brian Hopkins (Georgia)

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Brian Hopkins

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Biloxi, Miss.

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Catholic

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Brian Hopkins (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Hopkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brian Hopkins was born in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

Georgia's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

Georgia's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Incumbent Lucy McBath defeated Jeff Criswell and Elfreda Desvignes in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lucy McBath (D)	74.7	277,027
		Jeff Criswell (R)	25.3	93,909
		Elfreda Desvignes (D) (Write-in)	0.0	45

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 370,981
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Incumbent Lucy McBath defeated Jerica Richardson and Mandisha A. Thomas in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lucy McBath	84.8	60,837
		Jerica Richardson	9.3	6,699
		Mandisha A. Thomas	5.9	4,247

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 71,783
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• Brian Hopkins (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Jeff Criswell advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Criswell	100.0	11,983

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,983
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brian Hopkins completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hopkins' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a former Republican that saw the deterioration of the party. I'm for low taxes, minimum government and individual freedoms. These are all things that the party has forgotten. I am a true 2nd Amendment supporting Democrat who believes in more extensive background checks and national red flag laws. I'm Pro-Choice and believe that our government has no place in our doctor's offices, schools or churches. I'm a lifelong Catholic and I wear a St. Christopher medal everywhere I go because I believe that every thing in life is a journey. I've entered this race because I believe in America. My family has a long and extensive military history from my son who serves aboard the USS Eisenhower to my great great grandfather who rode with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders as a native scout. Thank you for taking the time to learn who I am and God Bless America!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am a 100% Pro Choice Candidate
• I am a strong supporter of 2nd Amendment Rights in conjunction with red flag laws and eliminating purchase loopholes.
• I believe in individual freedoms like the right to choose what classes your child attends, or what words you choose to use and I completely oppose banning books!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I believe in individual freedoms, something that today's Republican party seems to have abandoned. I believe that the government has no right to tell private corporations how to run their business. I also believe that we must protect our seniors and veterans. The GOP seems to believe that seniors are disposable and veteran's benefits are handouts! I want to provide more funding to police for better training and equipment. These items would help protect our law enforcement while at the same time provide the public with much needed transparency!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Transparency, Listening skills and integrity

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To serve the American people and not the partisan parties or big corporations!

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The US Constitution!

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Ending the divisiveness that has plagued our country.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Absolutely

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I fully support term limits

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Lewis and John McCain

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

There is an 80+ year old woman that lives here in Georgia. She has urged and pushed me to be a successful candidate because she wants to see our country unified before she passes. She believes that my being a black former Republican is exactly what we need to bring Congress together. I told her that I promise that I will give 100% of my energy to doing just that!

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

100%

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

The Constitution is the foundation of our government! The way I honor that is by following the writings of the Constitution to the letter. Any deviation is unacceptable.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

To benefit the American people! This isn't accomplished by playing partisan politics with this power. We should be investigating why prices are so high. We should be calling in executives from corporations that are recording record profits and revenues while American families are struggling to buy a dozen eggs!

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Footnotes

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Georgia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Ossoff (D)

Raphael Warnock (D)

Representatives

District 1

Earl Carter (R)

District 2

Sanford Bishop (D)

District 3

Brian Jack (R)

District 4

Hank Johnson (D)

District 5

Nikema Williams (D)

District 6

Lucy McBath (D)

District 7

Rich McCormick (R)

District 8

Austin Scott (R)

District 9

Andrew Clyde (R)

District 10

Mike Collins (R)

District 11

Barry Loudermilk (R)

District 12

Rick Allen (R)

District 13

David Scott (D)

District 14

Marjorie Greene (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (7)