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Kevin Grindlay
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Elections and appointments
Last election

May 24, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Purdue University, 2005

Law

Northwestern University School of Law, 2008

Personal
Birthplace
Valparaiso, Ind.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Employed by a grocery store chain
Contact

Kevin Grindlay (Republican Party) ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 48. He lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.

Grindlay completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kevin Grindlay was born in Valparaiso, Indiana. He earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University in 2005. He earned a law degree from the Northwestern University School of Law in 2008. His career experience includes being employed by a grocery store chain.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 48

Shawn Still defeated Josh Uddin in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 48 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Shawn Still
Shawn Still (R) Candidate Connection
 
56.7
 
41,464
Image of Josh Uddin
Josh Uddin (D)
 
43.3
 
31,635

Total votes: 73,099
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 48

Josh Uddin advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 48 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Josh Uddin
Josh Uddin
 
100.0
 
8,014

Total votes: 8,014
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 48

Shawn Still defeated Kevin Grindlay in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 48 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Shawn Still
Shawn Still Candidate Connection
 
57.1
 
10,798
Image of Kevin Grindlay
Kevin Grindlay Candidate Connection
 
42.9
 
8,129

Total votes: 18,927
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kevin Grindlay completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Grindlay's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am "The People's Conservative". I am a Christian, grateful husband, and father of two precious little girls. I became deeply involved in grassroots election integrity efforts after the 2020 election, and I eventually determined we needed honest, tenacious people in office in order to save our state and country. I am fighting for fair elections, freedom from mandates, and America First principles. Regarding the latter point, there are in fact things state legislatures can do to curb illegal immigration (for example), but we must not be influenced by corporate interests that would have us ignore the issue. I also am a staunch supporter of school choice, term limits, and the rights of the preborn. I am NOT a politician. I am an engaged citizen who has decided to step up for the next generation. I've gotten a GOP resolution passed for an audit of 2020, have successfully challenged voters on the rolls at the election board, and have spoken at the state capitol. No one can buy me off, and I will not be intiminated.
  • I understand the vulnerabilties in Georgia's elections system better than almost anyone in the state. Plus, I am passionate about getting the problems fixed. That is a winning combination for election integrity.
  • Democrat-run school boards have caused serious damage to our public schools, and there is no excuse not to pass school choice legislation in Georgia. It is a major problem that we couldn't get this done in the 2022 legislative session. Nonetheless, we must also focus on improving public schools and protecting students from extreme progressive ideologies.
  • We need term limits. Georgia legislators stay too long at the fair. As a Jesus follower, I understand that our nature is sinful and that this is only amplified when politicians stay in public office too long.
Fair elections, school choice, medical freedom, illegal immigration, financial health of Georgia families, and rights of the preborn.
Jesus. In terms of the political realm: Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Marjorie Taylor Green, Matt Gaetz, etc. At the state level, Mark Finchem, Doug Mastriano, Wendy Rogers, etc.
Elected officials absolutely cannot be interested in power or personal gain. Doing the right thing for constituents (and the next generation) is what is paramount. Unfortunately, I believe this is a relatively rare phenomenom in the political world.
Honesty, perseverance, diligence, attention to detail, and a Christ-inspired heart to do good.
Back-of-house worker (dishwasher) at Fazoli's Italian Restaurant in Valparaiso, Indiana. Approximately 3 or 4 years.
The state legislature should make the laws, and the governor should execute them. The governor should listen to his fellow party members in the state legislature and the people of the state when considering whether to call a special session.
Election integrity, illegal immigration, and undue influence from large corporations on policy.
It allows legislative change to be enacted more swiftly, but it does not have the same inherent guardrails that force a deep deliberation and (sometimes) compromise.
Only grassroots political experience. I'd argue it is often a negative when a candidate has spent too much time either being part of the political class or working with establishment (or corporate) political interests.
From the Three Stooges:

"Pardon me, I've gotta go lie down. I have a weak back."

"How long have you had a weak back?"

"Oh, about a week back."
On some issues. Not issues involving sanctity of life or egregious moral catastrophes.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 14, 2022


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