Georgia State Senate District 27 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Georgia State Senate District 27 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 27

Incumbent Greg Dolezal defeated Brent Binion in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 27 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Dolezal (R)	73.9	58,096
	Submit photo	Brent Binion (D)	26.1	20,551

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,647
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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?

Brent Binion (D)

Fairness in government.

Real problems. Real solutions.

Representation for all.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Brent Binion (D)

I am passionate about a government that actually represents the will of the people and allows for democracy to include the voices of all people.

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

Brent Binion (D)

I have always admired both Gandhi and Martin Luther King for their effective activism to improve people's lives, overcome tyranny, through non-violence and peaceful demonstration. It was clear that they demonstrated a leadership through inspiration and integrity.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Brent Binion (D)

Homegrown Democrat by Garrison Keillor.

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

Brent Binion (D)

Integrity. Fairness. Honesty. Critical thinking. Dedication and service to the people, not to the party.

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

Brent Binion (D)

In addition to the general responsibilities already outlined by the Georgia Assembly for state senators, I believe it is important for a senator to demonstrate leadership by building a coalition of community representatives, listen to real problems, and then collaborate on real solutions that have the best future for all Georgians in mind. This is in keeping with the very spirit of representative government our nation was built on.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Brent Binion (D)

I have struggled with ADD my entire life. I am acutely aware of how it impacts relationships both at home and at work. This has given me a deep insight into mental health and how often the stigma associated with mental health issues prevents people from getting proper help, and how our society has a lot of room for improvement in this area.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Brent Binion (D)

The greatest challenge to the state of Georgia is the completely unfair practice of gerrymandering that has completely compromised and eroded fair representation. This means that all enacted policies will not have the benefit of actually representing the will of the people; that, in fact, the minority rule will dictate policy to the majority. This is not democracy. This is not how to achieve a better, brighter future for Georgia.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Brent Binion (D)

Unequivocally, I believe an redistricting must be achieved by an independent body. Benchmarks should be used to achieve a partisan balance, competitive districts, and minority representation.

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

Brent Binion (D)

I believe that balance, hybrid solutions, and out-of-the box innovation are often where the best solutions lie. That will inevitably involve compromise. However there are some things that cannot and should not be compromised, which involve areas of values and integrity. For example, democracy is based on respecting the rights of everyone to fair representation. That is not something to compromise.

See also

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