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Democratic Party

Justin Gorman was a Democratic candidate for District 40 of the Georgia House of Representatives. Gorman withdrew from the race prior to the primary election on May 22, 2018.

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Justin Patrick Gorman participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on March 12, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Justin Patrick Gorman's responses follow below.[1]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Jobs and the Economy - My district is ideal for both big and small businesses to coexist. As such, I will pursue long-term economic policies that will bring quality, high-paying jobs to the 40th District while removing obstacles that would make small business owners' lives more difficult.

2) Healthcare - As an experienced healthcare attorney, I understand the healthcare market is difficult to navigate. I think Georgia can find a bipartisan solution to expand Medicaid, and I plan to lead the charge on that effort. I also think that our state needs to do much better by our veterans, and making sure our veterans have access to high quality healthcare is a major priority.
3) Equality - Georgia is a very diverse state, and Georgia's laws should reflect that. I will push for legislation to close the gender pay gap, make sure our friends and family members in the LGBTQ community are not discriminated against, and make sure that Georgia is always seen as a welcoming state.[2][3]

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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Healthcare - as I mention above, I am a healthcare attorney - I understand that the healthcare industry has its challenges, but I also realize that it is a constantly evolving and exciting industry. I have seen how high quality healthcare can help families, and I have seen how investing in science through research and development can improve patients' quality of life. It is important that we, as a society, continue to fund these efforts. It is also important that every person has access to quality healthcare - every sick person should be able to see a doctor. This makes complete sense from a human perspective, to say nothing of the economic and public health benefits.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[3] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Justin Patrick Gorman answered the following:

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

“ My mother lost her first-born child to a freak accident at 4 years old, and her first husband to cancer after almost 25 years of marriage, with a 17-year-old and me, a 10-year-old. She has raised both my sister and I extremely well and is the strongest person I know. She now, unsurprisingly, makes the best grandmother in the world.[3] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
“ All The President's Men. I believe that when politicians lose their integrity, they should be exposed. I also believe that a free press is the most effective and necessary tool in a modern democracy.[3] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Integrity first. If an elected official sacrifices their integrity, they tend to lose the public's trust. A representative is only effective if they are trusted. Additionally, elected officials MUST not have individual agendas - if they ever want to get meaningful legislation passed, they have to be willing to set aside their own selfish interests and work together with other politicians (from both sides of the aisle) to pursue common interests.[3] ”
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I am an honest broker - I am a man of high integrity who feels that public officials can, indeed, succeed while being honest.[3] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ I believe that a representative of an entire district must take that entire district's opinion into account. The Georgia 40th is a diverse district with vastly different views, and the representative of that District should vote the way that best serves their constituency, not themselves.[3] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ I would like to be known as a collaborator - someone who is not afraid to be a strong advocate, but also not afraid to work together with everyone.[3] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
“ I remember the ball going through Bill Buckner's legs during the 1986 World Series. I was 4. From a political standpoint, I remember being riveted while watching the Oliver North hearings when I was 4-5 years old. My mother still tells the story of how I was alarmingly familiar with the Iran-Contra Affair.[3] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ I worked as a camp counselor for approximately six summers - two as a volunteer at a special needs camp, and four as a paid counselor and teen camp counselor.[3] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Thanksgiving - I love the entire holiday season, and Thanksgiving is the moment where the Christmas season begins in earnest. I have amazing memories of the family getting together and eating delicious food, giving thanks, and getting the house decorated for Christmas.[3] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
“ Either Marty McFly or Harry Potter.[3] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ Simple by Phish. The lyrics are somewhat absurd, but the guitar riff gets burned into your brain.[3] ”
Do you believe it's beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Yes. While successful pieces of legislation can occasionally be conceived of by one person, the best legislation often emerges from a team discussion - ideally with members of both parties participating.[3] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ I believe there should be an independent, nonpartisan commission in charge of redistricting. Democracy functions best when there are competitive districts.[3] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ I am not a current legislator - I would have an interest in Judiciary, Health & Human Services, Economic Development & Tourism, and Defense & Veterans Affairs[3] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  2. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Justin Patrick Gorman's responses," March 12, 2018
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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