Vivian Childs
Vivian Childs (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 2nd Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.
Childs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Vivian Childs' career experience includes owning VLChilds/UICF, LLC, and working as a principal, a teacher, and an athletic director.[1][2]
Elections
2022
See also: Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 2
Incumbent Sanford Bishop Jr. defeated Chris West in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sanford Bishop Jr. (D) | 55.0 | 132,675 |
 | Chris West (R) | 45.0 | 108,665 | |
| Total votes: 241,340 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 2
Chris West defeated Jeremy Hunt in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 2 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Chris West | 51.3 | 14,622 |
 | Jeremy Hunt | 48.7 | 13,875 | |
| Total votes: 28,497 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2
Incumbent Sanford Bishop Jr. defeated Joseph O'Hara in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sanford Bishop Jr. | 93.5 | 54,991 |
| Joseph O'Hara | 6.5 | 3,814 | ||
| Total votes: 58,805 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeremy Hunt | 37.0 | 22,923 |
| ✔ | | Chris West | 30.1 | 18,658 |
 | A. Wayne Johnson | 18.7 | 11,574 | |
 | Vivian Childs | 6.4 | 3,986 | |
 | Richard Robertson | 4.6 | 2,832 | |
 | Paul Whitehead | 3.3 | 2,037 | |
| Total votes: 62,010 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tracy Taylor (R)
- Chris Benoit (R)
2020
See also: Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
Georgia's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 2
Incumbent Sanford Bishop Jr. defeated Donald Cole and JaMelle Hill in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sanford Bishop Jr. (D) | 59.1 | 161,397 |
 | Donald Cole (R) | 40.9 | 111,620 | |
 | JaMelle Hill (Independent) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 17 | |
| Total votes: 273,034 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2
Incumbent Sanford Bishop Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sanford Bishop Jr. | 100.0 | 82,962 |
| Total votes: 82,962 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2
Donald Cole defeated Vivian Childs in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 2 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donald Cole | 53.4 | 23,528 |
| Vivian Childs | 46.6 | 20,522 | |
| Total votes: 44,050 | |||
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2015
A special election for the position of Georgia State Senate District 20 was called for December 1. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was November 4.[3]
The seat was vacant following Ross Tolleson's (R) resignation on November 1, 2015.[4]
Larry Walker (R) defeated Vivian Childs (R), Brooks Keisler (R), Jon Martin (R), James Pettis (R) and Mike Reece (R) in the special election.[5][6]
| Georgia State Senate, District 20, Special Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Larry Walker |
52.2% | 4,111 | |
| Republican | Jon Martin | 18.6% | 1,462 | |
| Republican | James Pettis | 13.1% | 1,029 | |
| Republican | Mike Reece | 5.9% | 461 | |
| Republican | Brooks Keisler | 5.3% | 420 | |
| Republican | Vivian Childs | 4.9% | 388 | |
| Total Votes | 7,871 | |||
2014
Childs ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 2nd District.[7] She was defeated by Greg Duke in the Republican primary on May 20, 2014.[8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gregory Duke |
69.4% | 16,468 | ||
| Vivian Childs | 30.6% | 7,252 | ||
| Total Votes | 23,720 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State |
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Vivian Childs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Childs' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- We must put America back in America. This country is in a crisis engulfed in turmoil. We must elect individuals who are focused on strengthening the country through our educational system, our small business system, our agricultural system, our healthcare system, and our defense system.
- Educators are the key to this country's future and the educational system, with prioritized training for our educators, should be #1. Implementation of basic subject matter in the classroom is necessary. Educational policies should include adequate funding, investment in early learning, and must be grounded in the interest of all students. Small businesses are our backbone and should not feel neglected and disenfranchised when resources are being allocated and distributed. Agriculturally, we must make sure that regulations and restrictions do not put our country in an unsustainable condition. Farmers, ranchers, and our food supply chains most damaging storm should not be called, "The Government."
- Too many non-essential opinions are involved in healthcare. Healthcare individuals devote years to gain knowledge beneficial for life and/or death situations. We need to ensure we are not forcing physicians out of healthcare due to practices that are detrimental to adequate patent care Let's start by eliminating out-of-control healthcare costs and reimbursements policies. Veterans have been pushed aside for years. They fought diligently for this country's well-being and now we must reciprocate by keeping the promises that were assured to them. Broken promises are unacceptable; so we must, because we can, do better concerning our veterans.
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Campaign website
Childs' campaign website stated the following:
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Veterans Vivian comes from a long, proud family military lineage. Her father, Isaiah, was a Navy Chief and her husband, Henry, is a retired US Air Force Colonel. Vivian cares deeply for our American Veterans. Vivian believes that America owes its bravest the best care we can offer, during and after their terms of service. “Service before self is a fitting decription for the sacrifices of the men and women who serve, and served, in uniform. Those of us who are privy to the sacrifices made have an obligation to assist leadership in making sure promises made are kept. A strong defense is definitely a deterrent to those who choose to harm this nation.” Farmers It amazes me the lack of understanding, of the vitalness, of our farming communities. Agriculture is of the foremost significance in this district, in this state, and in this country. What does that mean? That means that the regulations that stunt growth and opportunity must cease. Agriculture is a way of life for many and the number one industry in many states including Georgia. Farmers must have a seat at the table to get the job done to protect their resources, and regulations that concern production should include their input. “Everything we need is already in place. We have a constitution that simply needs to be honored, protected, and above all respected.” — Vivian Childs Education As a former educator and mother of three, Vivian knows that America's teachers and educators are the keys to our country's future. Vivian knows that providing high quality choices for families, in education, is an investment in America's future. “Education is one of life’s missions that should be treasured as well as measured. Everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed. I want educational policies to be grounded in the interest of our students; I will continue this journey until the road becomes smooth. I believe that every child deserves a quality education, free from bureaucracy and red tape. Teachers should be allowed to teach based on students' needs, not arbitrary rules and policies set by those who are not in the classroom or in an educational setting.” Congregations Vivian is a minister. Along with her husband, the Reverend Colonel Dr. Henry Childs, USAF (ret.), Vivian preaches the word of God and coordinates the Youth ministry. Vivian feels strongly that congregations are the hub of strong, vibrant communities. God, Family, and Country are what Vivian believes is essential to a bright future. First Responders First Responders are the people who keep our streets safe, save our homes from fires, and preserve our lives in an emergency. They deserve to be treated as the heroes they are. However, they are often under-appreciated and underpaid. Vivian has been hosting a 9-11 celebration/Patriot Day since 2015. She is proud to support America's firefighters, police, military, and EMT's. She seeks to recognize the importance that First Responders have as a bedrock of society with increased compensation and acknowledgement of the important work they do on a daily basis. “First Responders are often the first in line to risk it all, for us all.” College Students I Believe I believe that the second amendment is constitutional and therefore must be protected. I believe that every human life is sacred, and that includes the unborn. I believe that we need a less complicated and more fair tax system. I believe in limited government, which implies that the best government is the one which governs the least. I believe in lower taxes, allowing individuals to keep more of the money they earn. I believe in a strong national defense which protects it citizens and their independence. I believe that every child deserves a quality education, free from bureaucracy and red tape. I believe we need a healthcare system that delivers the highest quality of care in a way that is accessible and affordable to everyone.[9] |
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| —Vivian Childs' campaign website (2022)[10] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Childs is married to Reverend Henry Childs, a retired colonel. They have three adult children and nine grandchildren.[11]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 11, 2022
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Vivian Childs," accessed March 19, 2022
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Call for Special Election in State Senate District 20," accessed November 4, 2015
- ↑ 41 NBC, "Tolleson announces retirement from State Senate," October 6, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Secretary Kemp Announces the Close of Qualifying for the Special Election in State Senate District 20," accessed November 10, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Special Election - December 1, 2015," accessed December 2, 2015
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