Burt Jones

Nationalist

Republican

N/A

Georgia

Current Position: Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Running For: Governor

Policy Positions

For cutting state income tax rates; backed legislation to reduce Georgia's flat income tax from 5.39% to 5.19% with goal of reaching 4.99% by 2027

For school choice; passed Georgia Promise Scholarship program and expanded educational options for parents

Against transgender athletes in women's sports; led passage of Riley Gaines Act requiring athletic teams be designated by biological sex and separate facilities
Against critical race theory in schools; supports civics-based education focusing on founding principles
Against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in state universities; questioned funding allocation
For same-sex marriage; voiced support during 2022 lieutenant governor campaign
For allowing biblical classes in high schools; co-sponsored legislation permitting such instruction
For student athletes expressing religious beliefs during sporting events; supported legislation enabling such expression
Against further abortion restrictions beyond Georgia's 2019 law; stated no additional restrictions needed

Against 2020 presidential election results; promoted Trump's election fraud claims and signed petition to overturn Georgia's electoral results

For increased mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl trafficking and closing legal loopholes
For increased law enforcement funding and enhanced retirement benefits for first responders
For strengthened penalties for sex traffickers, gang members and repeat offenders including mandatory minimums