Suzi Voyles

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Suzi Voyles

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 24, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

College of Idaho, 1974

Graduate

University of Southern California, 1978

Personal

Religion

Christian

Profession

Public policy advocate

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Suzi Voyles (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.

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

Biography

Suzi Voyles was born in Hollywood, California, and lives in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Voyles earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Idaho in 1974 and a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 1978. Her career experience includes working as a homemaker, an educational consultant, and an advocate for the prevention of veteran suicides. Voyles has served as the Georgia president of the Eagle Forum.

Elections

2022

See also: Georgia's 6th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Rich McCormick defeated Bob Christian in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick (R)	62.2	206,886
		Bob Christian (D)	37.8	125,612

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 332,498
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Rich McCormick defeated Jake Evans in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick	66.5	27,455
		Jake Evans	33.5	13,808

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,263
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6

Bob Christian defeated Wayne White in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Christian	55.5	18,776
		Wayne White	44.5	15,025

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 33,801
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kimberly Reuter (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 6 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rich McCormick	43.1	48,967
✔		Jake Evans	23.0	26,160
		Mallory Staples	9.0	10,178
		Meagan Hanson	8.4	9,539
		Eugene Yu	6.5	7,411
		Blake Harbin	3.7	4,171
		Byron Gatewood	3.0	3,358
		Suzi Voyles	2.3	2,646
		Paulette Smith	1.0	1,123

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 113,553
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Harold Earls (R)
• Eric Welsh (R)

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Suzi Voyles completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Voyles' 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.

Suzi is a Christian wife, mother and grandmother. Her faith, family and country are at the heart of her life. She is a lifelong Constitutional conservative who is committed to fighting tirelessly to defend the right to life, securing and defending our sovereign borders and putting America first. She is an educator and has served on several Boards including the Southeastern Advocacy for the American Heart/Stroke Association, is an active Heritage Sentinel, Exec. Director Keep Nine Georgia, and an election integrity expert. She also supports our veterans through her work on the board of the Birdwell Foundation for PTSD###

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?

• It is time to divest Washington of the power that legitimately belongs to the states or the people. It is the responsibility of the Congress to protect our sovereign nation and secure our borders.
• We must protect our Quality of Life. It's time to curtail an out of control government: we cannot continue to burden our children and grandchildren with debt. Government spending must be accountable to the people. The effect of the recent mandates on people and businesses was not taken into account and has diminished our quality of life.
• DEFEND the Future. I am going to represent the people. We have a duty to protect the unborn and give EQUAL PROTECTION for ALL people. Elections must be accountable to the people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Common sense solutions to everyday issues.

Make Big Government Accountable
An Independent Supreme Court
Education: Curriculum Transparency, Strong Academics as well developing competencies in desperately needed manual and technical skills. (Stop Anti-American Indoctrination). Returning Education to the states.
Protection of Life/Equal Protection for all
Secure the Border
Foreign Policy (ie. Support of Israel's Sovereignty)
Election Integrity-State Responsibility/Accountability
American Industry Manufacturing. Return manufacturing to America, create jobs and ensure the security of our supply chain.
Stop Inflationary Spending/Reform Budget Process

Support an Independent Court System as designed by the Constitution

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

I am grateful for the example of my father. He taught me the principles of the Christian faith & guided me to surrender my life to the Lord, giving me a love for Scripture. He passed on his love for history, especially of this country. I was given a deeper appreciation for this country when he guided to the original documents, rather than what has become known as revisionist history. He taught me to stand strong on values rooted in truth & never waiver toward something wrong just because it might be easier or appear to have greater gain. He taught to put others above myself and find the joy in serving, especially without mention. Daddy was a brilliant man who instilled in me a love for reading and disciplined study, but he was always ready for some good, spontaneous fun. He was not infallible, being quick to seek forgiveness. When he was wronged, he was also quick to forgive. His contributions to this country are now legendary in the annals of spacecraft history, but he was humble and happy to have used his abilities to deliver men back to earth from Mercury to Apollo spacecrafts-never afraid to be a pioneer. He accomplished more in his short lifetime and pivoted to inventing the self-flushing emitter for drip irrigation, revolutionizing that industry and conserving water in areas of agriculture and residential irrigation. It turns out he was somewhat of a giant but he never boasted. To me, I knew him as the man who loved me enough to correct me, taught me to work diligently at all times & never slack, to be honest regardless of the consequences knowing that "truth will out" and maintain good relationships with all people as much as possible. Daddy encouraged servant leadership rather than promoting oneself, the accomplishment is far greater. He taught me to develop convictions based on the truth & stand firm to uphold them. He was a Gentleman & his respect for others was rewarded by the hundreds who loved him. Above all, he taught me to seek to imitate Christ.

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

Virtue

Wisdom
Moderation
Conviction
Knowledge of the Constitution and an understanding of their limits and responsibilities.
Understanding

Ability to relate to people in a genuine manner

What legacy would you like to leave?

Foremost, I would want people to remember that I loved the LORD with all my heart and sought to honor Him in all my relationships and endeavors. I would want them to remember that a time came in our country's history where far too many had lost sight of the freedoms that our Founders intended us to have and protect. They will remember that I loved this country and hate what is destroying the "last best hope on earth-America". They will remember that I was a wife, a mother and a grandmother who didn't seek to become another career politician, but I was resolved to make the hard choices to change America's trajectory toward totalitarianism. They will know that the time had come to act and I took action to protect our God-given liberties. I pray that future generations of Americans will look back and see that I stood with others who in a moment of extreme crisis, stood up to the politicians, the media and the establishment to save their country. They will see that we were perilously close to losing our Republic and I did not just sit and complain about it, I took action. They will know that, like President Reagan said, " I fought as though the entire struggle depended on me." God Bless the United States of America.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible because it is the Word of God and source of all wisdom. It's provides the direction for life and is good for teaching and reproof. It gives one proper perspectives on all relationships, personal and professional. It contains history, poetry and instruction. For me it is a lamp to my feet and serves as a light to my path.

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

The House of Representatives is, more directly responsible and responsive to the people than any other branch of government. While a Senator has to consider the entire state in matters of representation, a congressman can have a more narrow focus because he or she represents a smaller area or district. They also have the ability to travel throughout their district to hear the concerns, both positive and negative, of their constituents. The House has certain powers not granted to any other branch including: they power to start all revenue bills, impeach civil officers and elect a President if no candidate has a majority. On a national scale, it is the government closest to the people.

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

Our greatest challenge today is exactly what it was in the beginning: keeping a Republic.

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

Yes, I find the design of the Founders to be more ingenious as each year passes. They devised a system where the powers ought not only to be distributed between the three branches of government (separation of powers), but Congress, as the most powerful branch, should be divided into two, with different constituencies, term lengths, sizes, and functions for each body. The two year term allows for timely elections of those governing the budgetary process, and their removal by the electorate if they are not responsive to the constituents. The two year term lends itself also to the reform of a two year budgetary cycle. A two year term also should demand prompt attention to all matters at hand.

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?

Members of the House of Representatives should be more zealous in protecting this exclusive prerogative.
Alexander Hamilton wrote in Federalist No. 9 that legislative checks and balances as written on in our Constitution is "one of the key inventions that the cause of liberty was not lost". Many other republics had failed throughout the ages because they failed to have such a provision. With that in mind, we are perilously close to loosing our liberties because we have not heeded the intent of the Origination Clause. It is time for the House to take back that responsibility for raising revenue and stripping the power of un-elected agencies to, in effect, raise revenue or taxes without Congressional approval. The House must take on the monumental takes of examining the Budget, the systems of taxes and fees to eliminate the fraud and waste of our current system. We must revise the way in which Americans pay for essential services without raising taxes and adding fees.

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Campaign website

Voyles' campaign website stated the following:

“	Stand For America America is the greatest country in the history of the world. We need to stand proudly for America, speak up on her behalf, and reclaim the pride in our great nation. End School Indoctrination The Left seeks to indoctrinate the next generation, and they’re focusing on the schools. Schools should focus on reading, math, science, and history. We need to get Critical Race Theory and iCivics out of our schools and put parents back in charge. Protect Life Life is a gift from God and must be protected. As a pro-life Christian, I will make it my priority to speak out on behalf of the unborn. We must fully defund Planned Parenthood, overturn Roe v. Wade, and pass legislation to protect the inalienable right to life. Defend Gun Rights The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution clearly states that the right of the people to keep and bear arms “shall not be infringed.” We must stand strong against the Biden Administration’s attempts to usurp and curtail our gun rights. Secure the Border Joe Biden has thrown open our southern border, allowing uncontrolled illegal immigration and putting America at risk. We need to build the wall, end illegal immigration, prosecute human traffickers, and go after the drug cartels. Ensure Fair Elections The Democrats are planning to impose a top-down takeover of our elections. We must stand up to federal attempts to undermine our elections. Georgia must guarantee fair, honest, well-run elections. We need to end voter fraud and count every vote. Stop Socialism Socialism is an evil system that has destroyed nations and led to the deaths of hundreds of millions of people. We must tell the truth, stand strong against socialism, and get this destructive ideology out of our schools. Stop the Spending Joe Biden has already spent trillions of dollars we don’t have. He’s proposing trillions more. Republicans must return to being the party of fiscal responsibility. We need to say no to any increase in spending and start cutting the budget. Stand up to China China has made it clear that they’ll stop at nothing to undermine America. We need to treat them like an adversary, demand compensation for the harm they’ve inflicted, and speak with a clear voice about the threat they pose to the world. Support Israel The State of Israel is America's strongest ally in the Middle East and is surrounded on all sides by enemies who seek its destruction. We must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel and defend it against anti-Semitic persecution.	”
—Suzi Voyles' campaign website (2022)

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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)

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Democratic Party (7)