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Travis Klavohn
Travis Klavohn (Republican Party) ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 38. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Klavohn received a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and an M.B.A. from the University of Georgia. He started working in employee benefits in 1993. He co-founded Rapid-Track, served on the board of advisors for the Georgia Tech Business Analytics Center in 2017, and served on the Georgia Tea Party, Inc. Board of Directors from 2017 to 2018.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 38
Incumbent Horacena Tate defeated Travis Klavohn in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 38 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Horacena Tate (D) | 82.8 | 62,275 |
 | Travis Klavohn (R) | 17.2 | 12,892 | |
| Total votes: 75,167 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 38
Incumbent Horacena Tate advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 38 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Horacena Tate | 100.0 | 14,435 |
| Total votes: 14,435 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gabriel Lavine (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 38
Travis Klavohn advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 38 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Travis Klavohn | 100.0 | 2,492 |
| Total votes: 2,492 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Travis Klavohn participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 8, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Travis Klavohn's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Healthcare Affordability and Access 2) Economic Development & Jobs |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | I am most passionate about healthcare affordability and access since I have spent 25 years in fighting on behalf of business owners and consumers.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Travis Klavohn answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
| “ | With few exceptions, I look up to US Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky as a model legislator. Rand Paul consistently fights for individual liberty, fiscal responsibility, and ending US involvement in foreign wars.[4] | ” |
| “ | My political philosophy is best understood by reading the preamble to the Declaration of Independence and the original US Constitution and all Amendments but with emphasis on the 9th and 10th Amendments which restate the sovereignty of states and individuals as the source of all power in our Republic.[4] | ” |
| “ | The three most important characteristics for an elected official are integrity, compassion, and a respect for evidence and reason. These are also the same qualities most important for personal character of any citizen.[4] | ” |
| “ | To be a successful officeholder, I will use my problem-solving skills and my work ethic to serve the people of my district.[4] | ” |
| “ | A Georgia State Senator has three core responsibilities. The first of these is to pass good laws which benefit all citizens of Georgia. The second of these is to avoid passing laws which benefit a few citizens of Georgia at the expense of many. And, the third, is to ensure that laws passed by the majority also maintain the dignity and individual rights of every citizen. The goal of government in every case is to protect and preserve individual liberty.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would like to make Georgia a better state for my children.[4] | ” |
| “ | Besides the Holy Bible, my favorite book is Herman Melville's Moby Dick as it explores many uniquely American themes which are still relevant today. Among these are multi-culturalism, racism, avarice, environmental degradation, and the nature of the divine.[4] | ” |
| “ | Besides my family, my favorite thing in my home is my wooden sailboat which I designed and built with my two sons.[4] | ” |
| “ | I moved to Georgia in 1993 with $500 and a single dufflebag which contained everything I owned. I am grateful for the opportunities the state of Georgia has given me and feel it is time for me to give back.[4] | ” |
| “ | I believe government should be led by citizens and not a political class. The best legislators have diverse experience outside of government.[4] | ” |
| “ | For the State of Georgia to reach its full potential, it should be the best state for business. But, we also must preserve our values as new businesses enter our state. I believe that global corporatism is a threat to liberty and our way of life here in Georgia. We must resist giving special deals to attract corporations to our state. Instead, we need to invest in making Georgia so attractive that corporations want to come to our state but on our terms, not theirs.[4] | ” |
| “ | The governor and the state legislature should work together to prioritize the work of the people. Also, the governor should look to experience of state legislators on certain task forces. In this regard, Georgia is a model for how governos and legislatures shoudl work together.[4] | ” |
| “ | Of course, it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators! Collaboration is much more effective for getting things done. However, legislators must resist cronyism - that is exchanging votes which benefit a few at the expense of many.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would like to be a part of Insurance and Labor, Healthcare, and Economic Development committees if elected.[4] | ” |
| “ | There are many qualified leaders in Georgia's State Senate. I will serve as a leader if it benefitted the Senate, my district, and the people of Georgia.[4] | ” |
| “ | Right now, I am focused on serving my constituents by running the best possible race for Georgia State Senate in District 38.[4] | ” |
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Faith comes first. The people of Georgia are a prayerful people. The freedom to worship in a manner of one’s choosing should be defended. Individual rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness come from God as well as the laws of nature and no other source. Property rights are a form of individual rights. Governments cannot grant rights to individuals but can and should protect them. Such is the cornerstone of the United States as a nation as well as the moral character of its diverse citizens upon which all else depends. Free enterprise and voluntary exchange which is its hallmark, are among the highest expressions of individual rights. Free enterprise has affected more prosperity and happiness for more people than any other economic form. Reducing regulations on businesses and individuals is the best way to grow Georgia’s economy and jobs. Global travel and trade with other nations are in the interest of the US and the state of Georgia. Travis supports travel policies which enable peaceful travel and trade with other nations while protecting US and Georgia citizens and their property. Families are the backbone of a strong nation and its communities. The best way to build strong families and communities is to provide economic and education opportunities so that families thrive. Healthcare costs continue to rise at an alarming rate and is impacting the financial welfare of American families. Travis has spent 25 years fighting for affordable healthcare for consumers and business owners. He has a healthcare plan for Georgia. His plan would reduce unfair regulations, create more competition, and lower costs for consumers and business owners. It can be implemented with or without Congress repealing Obamacare. Quality education for our children is the best investment we can make in the future of our families, our communities, and our state. Travis supports policies which increase school choice for students in underperforming schools. He is a strong supporter of vocational training in both secondary education and community colleges so that young adults have valuable skills that will last a lifetime, regardless of their profession. Legal immigration enriches our nation while illegal immigration impoverishes it. Many legal immigrants living in Georgia are recently naturalized citizens whom we welcome to our communities as our neighbors, co-workers, and friends. Existing immigration laws should be enforced, and our national borders should be protected. The state of Georgia should not allow sanctuary cities within our borders. Security is the first duty of government. Travis supports measures to provide better security in schools and communities throughout Georgia. Corporate welfare for private enterprise is not the proper role of government and should be opposed. Bailouts, special tax credits, and anti-competitive regulations all create unfair advantages which benefit special interests at the expense of everyone else. That’s not fair. Cronyism at the Gold Dome must end. Citizens of the state of Georgia deserve a system in which the same rules apply equally to everyone. When businesses compete in free markets, everyone wins. Human rights abuses threaten the universal dignity of human life as well as US’s national interests. The state of Georgia should continue to act in concert with federal and local law enforcement to condemn and end terrorism, murder, human trafficking, slavery, theft, and other human rights abuses within our state. Fiscally sound government builds a strong nation and state but also sets a moral example for citizens to follow. Travis Klavohn is a budget hawk and staunch supporter of balanced budgets at the state and federal level. He supports initiatives such as an Article V Convention of States for the limited purpose of amending the US Constitution to require a balanced federal budget. Gun rights are the rights of the people and shall not be infringed. Preserving individual rights requires the 2nd Amendment is preserved. Is there anything you would like to add? Travis Klavohn received the endorsement of the Cobb County Republican Assembly.[4] |
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| —Travis Klavohn[1] | ||
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form on May 8, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Travis Klavohn's responses," May 8, 2018
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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