Secretary of State

What key experiences would you bring to this role?

Bee Nguyen, Democrat

• During my tenure as a legislator, I successfully overturned Georgia’s “exact match” voter registration law, restoring the right to vote to 50,000 Georgians. In 2020, I exposed false claims of voter fraud in Georgia and single-handedly debunked data cited in a Trump campaign lawsuit in what the national press called “a rare real-time fact check of the unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud.”

• As a lawmaker, I successfully worked across the aisle, including passing life saving legislation to protect victims of dating violence. I will continue to work on common ground issues, such as license reciprocity, so that we can expand access to our workforce.

Brad Raffensperger, Republican

The Brad Raffensperger campaign did not submit responses to our questionnaire. The response is taken verbatim from the campaign website:

Brad Raffensperger is a structural engineer and lifelong conservative who married Tricia, the love of his life, the same year Star Wars was released in theaters. Movies may not be the same these days, but Brad and Tricia have raised three children and now enjoy three grandchildren who often explain this new world to them.  Brad’s interest in politics began while watching the formation of the city of Johns Creek, and he ran for city council to protect the property values of homeowners. Three years later, he was elected to the State House of Representatives, where he served two terms before being elected Secretary of State. 

Ted Metz, Libertarian

The Ted Metz campaign has not yet responded to our questionnaire. The response is taken verbatim from the campaign website:

Ted Metz started life as the son of an US Air Force pilot, living in 13 states by age 11. He says that being raised in the cultural diversity of base housing makes it easy for him to recognize the propaganda employed by the powers that be to perpetuate and incite the tension that keeps all Americans from enjoying “Domestic Tranquility.” 

Ted spent many years working his way through College as an entrepreneur in the Satellite Telecommunications Industry. He studied Organic Chemistry at the University of Georgia and gained employment as a Scientist, heading the Research Division of a major consumer products corporation. After burning out on corporate culture, he fell back on his Risk Management and Insurance and Business Administration degree from Georgia State University, built and ran an Insurance Agency, and eventually retired from a career as an Insurance and Financial Professional.

Since 2012 he has been an Activist fighting to restore the Rule of Law and to stop the Corporate Takeover of the Government. He has been tirelessly engaged to affect people’s attitudes about Liberty and Self Determination with involvement in many groups and organizations to steer elected officials towards smaller, fiscally responsible, constitutional government.

Georgia consistently ranks among the top 10 states with the poorest health access and health outcomes due to a high percentage of uninsured adults, primary care shortages of more than 59% in rural areas, and lack of resources in rural medical communities (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic). What about Georgia makes it a favorable state to operate a medical practice? What, if any, measures do you plan to take to encourage the chartering of more medical practices in Georgia’s underserved areas? 

Bee Nguyen, Democrat

As a lawmaker, I have been a strong proponent for Medicaid expansion, and Georgia Republicans have refused to take this important step to provide over half a million Georgians access to healthcare. In the wake of Roe v. Wade and the six-week abortion ban, Georgians will continue to suffer from mother mortality and other poor healthcare outcomes. 

The Secretary of State’s office maintains licenses for nurses and other healthcare workers. If Georgia healthcare workers are subject to losing their licenses because of the new abortion ban, I will not use resources to strip nurses of their licenses. My opponent is staunchly anti-choice and does not believe in abortion care, even in cases of rape, incest, or to prevent the death of mother. As Secretary of State, I will also focus on license reciprocity and remove unnecessary barriers to licensure in the healthcare field. 

Brad Raffensperger, Republican

The Brad Raffensperger campaign did not submit responses to our questionnaire. No information was found on the campaign website related to this question.

Ted Metz, Libertarian

The Ted Metz campaign has not yet responded to our questionnaire. No information was found on the campaign website related to this question.

Do you support the enactment of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act of 2021 (S.B. 202)? Why or why not? What other policies related to voting would you support?

Bee Nguyen, Democrat

As a lawmaker, I voted against Senate Bill 202 and fought against the passage of the bill. In the last four years, voting in Georgia has become more restrictive, not more expansive. I believe that every eligible voter should be able to cast their ballot with barriers. I support returning to the 24/7 hour secure and monitored drop boxes, expanding access to absentee voting, and same-day voter registration. I support repealing the food/water ban, the mass voter challenges, and the partisan takeover of local election boards. 

Brad Raffensperger, Republican

The Brad Raffensperger campaign did not submit responses to our questionnaire. The response is taken verbatim from the campaign website:

It was integrity that drove his decision to purchase and deploy modern voting machines that could be audited and verified all across Georgia. For the first time, it was possible to recount Georgia’s vote by hand, if necessary. When Georgia’s election results were questioned in 2020, The system Brad deployed was proven accurate after two recounts and a full audit. Georgia’s election results withstood public pressure and national scrutiny –because Brad Raffensperger had integrity to stand and protect Georgia voters.

Ted Metz, Libertarian

The Ted Metz campaign has not yet responded to our questionnaire. The response is taken verbatim from the campaign website:

• I support: Voter ID, Absentee Signature Matching, Hand Marked Paper Ballots, Strict Chain of Custody, Comprehensive Audits, Public Ballot Inspection, Prosecution, Penalties, and Imprisonment for Unlawful Election Shenanigans

• I DO NOT support: Electronic Voting Systems, Ballot Drop Boxes, Ballot Harvesting, Ballot Stuffing, Private and Corporate Election Funding, 3rd Party Temporary Election Staffing

Do you support the creation of an independent redistricting commission? Why or why not?

Bee Nguyen, Democrat

Yes. As a lawmaker, I voted against the maps passed by the Georgia General Assembly, which were partisan and diluted the power of minority communities. Though Georgians added 1 million people of color to our population over the last ten years, the maps did not reflect the growth of our communities. Redistricting maps should be fair and nonpartisan – politicians should not be able to choose their voters. 

Brad Raffensperger, Republican

The Brad Raffensperger campaign did not submit responses to our questionnaire. No information was found on the campaign website related to this question.

Ted Metz, Libertarian

The Ted Metz campaign has not yet responded to our questionnaire. No information was found on the campaign website related to this question.