Georgia House of Representatives District 107 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 107 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 107

Incumbent Samuel Park defeated Hai Cao in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 107 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Samuel Park (D)	68.2	9,438
		Hai Cao (R)	31.8	4,394

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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?

Hai Cao (R)

As State Representative, I will work with other representatives to pass the two proposals aimed at fighting inflation for Georgians Gov. Kemp announced, one is to refund state income tax, $250.00 per taxpayer, $500.00 per couple. The other is to rebate homeowner property tax. The proposal stated that up to $20,000 of a property’s value would be exempted. The average Georgian homeowner would save up to $500 on their property taxes in 2023.

Quality of Education – Improve quality teaching and subject matters. The goal is to increase the number of high schools of Gwinnett County Public School rated >8 or higher out of 10. Additionally, subjects like, race, transgender and sex should be left to parents.

I support electing district attorneys and judges who apply the laws in the book and not legislating from their benches. Secondly, law enforcements need support from everyone to allow them the confidence to do their jobs according to the laws without concern about pollical repercussion. I believe stricter gun laws would not curb the many area-wide shooting because GUN itself does not kill anybody, but rather take away law-abiding citizens the ability to defend themselves as demonstrated by the shootings in Chicago, highest in the nation yet Illinois has the strictest gun law in the nation.

Samuel Park (D)

A vote for Sam is a vote for a healthier Georgia. We must address Georgia’s ongoing health care challenges by expanding Medicaid to provide coverage to more than 500,000 Georgians; draw down billions of Georgia taxpayer dollars to support our struggling hospitals; and create 64,000 healthcare jobs to address the current work force shortage.

A vote for Sam is a vote for public education. I will invest more in public education from early childhood development and universal pre-k to ensuring access to higher education and technical college through needs-based aid.

A vote for Sam is a vote for a stronger Democracy. I want to strengthen our Democracy by protecting the people’s right to vote by repealing SB 202 and other anti-voter laws; take money out of politics; and enact an independent redistricting commission.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Hai Cao (R)

The freedom of choice, the economics freedom, and the rules of law this ‘Land of the Braves’ have afforded me a successful transition from a poor political refugee escaped the North Vietnamese communists who invaded my South vietnam in 1975 to a successful system engineer in Space Electronics industry. As State Representative, I will fight to preserve the freedom, capitalism, and the rules of law in Georgia for younger generations as a form of ‘pay it forward’.

Samuel Park (D)

If re-elected, I will continue to work on addressing Georgia’s healthcare challenges because that remains one of our biggest unmet needs. While we have made incremental progress, much remains to be done. Medicaid expansion remains good public policy, as demonstrated in 38 other states. Covering our uninsured population, would reduce the billions of uncompensated healthcare costs that have forced so many hospitals in Georgia to close, and expand access to preventative care that will improve health outcomes in a fiscally responsible manner. Much work remains to be done to decrease maternal and infant mortality. We need to work on improving the finance and delivery of long-term care given our rapidly aging population; strengthen our public health system in preparation for the outbreak of infectious disease; end the HIV epidemic or decrease new HIV diagnoses by 90% by 2030; and address childhood trauma and mental health issues of students and youth.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Hai Cao (R)

President Ronald Reagan

Samuel Park (D)

In 2012, I interned for Stacey Abrams who opened wide the doors of opportunity for me, and helped me begin my path into public service. The first lesson she taught me was to do no harm and serve others. By her example, she taught me that leadership in government is about using the power you have to be a voice for the voiceless and to help those in need.

Stacey also taught me to be fearless in being my authentic self because it will help break barriers, create space for others, and help harness our full diversity in service to our Democracy and community. Stacey has inspired me to be ambitious; to dream big and fight hard.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Hai Cao (R)

I am a self-motivated, persevered, goal-oriented person. Has succeeded despite major challenges.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Hai Cao (R)

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy. I was 9

Samuel Park (D)

I recall watching news of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing when I was around 9 years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Hai Cao (R)

My first job in the US was as a full-time janitor on graveyard shift while I attended the University of Washington full time until I graduated in 3/1980.

Samuel Park (D)

I tutored kids throughout middle and high school for about 5 years to help my family make ends meet. After I graduated high school, I took a year off to help my family open a small business. I've also had multiple jobs as a bank teller and a waiter or server while in college.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Hai Cao (R)

Love Story

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

Hai Cao (R)

As State Representative, I will support bills that satisfy my core values of faith, pro-life, freedom, and less goverment. I will protect the right to bear arm.

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