Representative-elect · Georgia’s 1st district

Jim Kingston

Republican

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

960words on issues
  • Health15%
  • Economy and the federal budget13%
  • Law, crime and courts10%
  • Defense and veterans9%
  • Immigration8%
  • Everything else45%

Where they stand

31 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Health

Abortion ›
  • Protect unborn life
  • Restrict abortion by law, such as gestational bans
  • Defund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers
  • Let medical workers opt out of taking part in abortions
  • Support pregnant women and adoption as alternatives to abortion
“Defend Life at Every Stage”
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“I am proudly pro-life and I believe it is our moral responsibility to defend the sanctity of life. That includes banning late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers and protecting women by promoting adoption and support for expectant mothers. We must also protect the conscience rights of medical professionals and faith-based organizations that object to participating in abortions.”
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Medicare ›
  • Protect and strengthen Medicare
  • Keep Medicare funded and solvent for the long term
  • Cut waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare
  • Give seniors more control over their Medicare choices
“I will fight to preserve Medicare for seniors who have paid into it while pushing for reforms that ensure its long-term solvency. That includes rooting out waste, fraud and abuse, and giving seniors more control over their healthcare choices.”
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Medicaid ›
  • Require able-bodied adults on Medicaid to work
  • Keep immigrants in the country illegally off Medicaid
“Medicaid should be a safety net, not a trap. I support work requirements for able-bodied adults and no Medicaid handouts to illegal aliens. We must ensure the most vulnerable get the care they need, without bankrupting the country.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
“MAKE THE AMERICAN DREAM AFFORDABLE AGAIN”
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“Families are working hard and still falling behind. Jim wants to bring costs down and make it possible to build a life in America again.”
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“The message is clear: Defend President Trump, Make America Affordable Again, and stop the madness in Washington. That’s exactly what I plan to do as your Congressman.”
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Federal spending ›
  • Cut federal spending
  • Root out waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending
  • Pass spending bills through regular order, not omnibus packages
“CUT TAXES AND REIN IN WASHINGTON SPENDING”
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“Washington wastes too much and takes too much. Jim believes government should be smaller, focused, and respectful of the people paying the bills.”
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“End the Cycle of Reckless Spending & Control the Debt”
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“Washington’s addiction to spending is bankrupting future generations. I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar.”
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Federal deficit and national debt ›
  • Rein in the deficit and national debt
  • Balance the budget so Washington lives within its means
  • Cut federal spending to reduce the deficit and debt
  • Restore fiscal responsibility in Washington
“End the Cycle of Reckless Spending & Control the Debt”
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“Washington’s addiction to spending is bankrupting future generations. I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar.”
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Law, crime and courts

Crime and public safety ›
  • Fund and support police and law enforcement
  • Restore law and order with tougher penalties and bail
  • Keep communities safe from crime
“Stand with Law Enforcement, Crack Down on Crime”
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“I proudly back the blue, oppose dangerous soft-on-crime policies and support giving our law enforcement agencies the resources they need to keep our communities safe. That means tougher penalties for violent criminals, ending sanctuary cities and shutting down the fentanyl pipeline killing Americans.”
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Firearms ›
  • Protect the right to keep and bear arms
“Uphold the Second Amendment”
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“The Second Amendment is not up for negotiation. As a proud gun owner, I will oppose any attempt by radical gun control advocates to trample on our most fundamental right to protect our families, our property and our freedom.”
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Police ›
  • Back police and law enforcement officers
  • Fund police departments and give them the resources they need
“Stand with Law Enforcement, Crack Down on Crime”
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“I proudly back the blue, oppose dangerous soft-on-crime policies and support giving our law enforcement agencies the resources they need to keep our communities safe. That means tougher penalties for violent criminals, ending sanctuary cities and shutting down the fentanyl pipeline killing Americans.”
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Fentanyl and drug trafficking ›
  • Stop the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs
  • Strengthen border security to stop drug smuggling
  • Go after drug cartels, traffickers and dealers
  • Give law enforcement more resources to fight drugs
“A nation without borders is not a sovereign nation. President Trump is restoring order and I’m running for Congress to back him up. When it comes to protecting our border, the good fight is far from over. I support deploying more resources for border enforcement to crack down on cartels and traffickers, and a legal immigration policy that is merit-based and focused on safety and our nation’s interest.”
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“I proudly back the blue, oppose dangerous soft-on-crime policies and support giving our law enforcement agencies the resources they need to keep our communities safe. That means tougher penalties for violent criminals, ending sanctuary cities and shutting down the fentanyl pipeline killing Americans.”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
  • Fund border security with more agents and resources
  • Stop cartels from smuggling drugs and people across the border
“Secure the Border, Enforce the Law”
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“A nation without borders is not a sovereign nation. President Trump is restoring order and I’m running for Congress to back him up. When it comes to protecting our border, the good fight is far from over. I support deploying more resources for border enforcement to crack down on cartels and traffickers, and a legal immigration policy that is merit-based and focused on safety and our nation’s interest.”
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Legal immigration ›
  • Make legal immigration merit-based
“A nation without borders is not a sovereign nation. President Trump is restoring order and I’m running for Congress to back him up. When it comes to protecting our border, the good fight is far from over. I support deploying more resources for border enforcement to crack down on cartels and traffickers, and a legal immigration policy that is merit-based and focused on safety and our nation’s interest.”
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Enforcement of immigration laws ›
  • Enforce immigration laws
“Secure the Border, Enforce the Law”
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Foreign affairs and aid

Iran ›
  • Pressure and deter Iran, including with sanctions
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”
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U.S. alliances ›
  • Strengthen U.S. alliances and rebuild trust with allies
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”
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China ›
  • Stand up to China and counter its threats
  • Hold China to fair trade rules and stop intellectual property theft
  • Cut U.S. dependence on China for critical goods
  • Stop China from buying U.S. farmland
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”
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Taxes

Overall tax levels ›
  • Cut taxes and keep them low
“CUT TAXES AND REIN IN WASHINGTON SPENDING”
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“Lower Taxes = More Economic Freedom”
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“Government doesn’t create prosperity, hardworking Americans do. I will always fight to lower taxes across the board so families keep more of what they earn, and small businesses can thrive. A simpler and fairer tax code will grow our economy and reward hard work, not punish success.”
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Small business taxes ›
  • Cut small business taxes, including through credits and deductions
“Government doesn’t create prosperity, hardworking Americans do. I will always fight to lower taxes across the board so families keep more of what they earn, and small businesses can thrive. A simpler and fairer tax code will grow our economy and reward hard work, not punish success.”
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Civil rights and liberties

Voting laws ›
  • Protect election integrity and security
  • Require voter ID at the polls
  • Make sure only eligible citizens vote, through citizenship proof and clean rolls
  • Restrict mail ballots and ballot harvesting
“Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our Republic. I support voter ID requirements, banning ballot harvesting and ensuring that every legal vote counts, and only legal votes count.”
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Religion and government ›
  • Protect religious freedom
  • Protect conscience rights of health workers and faith-based groups
“PROTECT FAITH, FAMILY, AND THE CONSTITUTION”
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“I am proudly pro-life and I believe it is our moral responsibility to defend the sanctity of life. That includes banning late-term abortions, ending taxpayer funding for abortion providers and protecting women by promoting adoption and support for expectant mothers. We must also protect the conscience rights of medical professionals and faith-based organizations that object to participating in abortions.”
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Other things the site says about civil rights and liberties (1)
“Protecting hard-earned opportunities for America’s women and girls is not about hate or exclusion. It is about common sense and biological reality. I support the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and the promotion of state and local laws that prevent schools from being punished for protecting female athletes.”
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Government operations and elections

Government waste and fraud ›
  • Strengthen oversight, transparency and accountability for public spending
“Washington’s addiction to spending is bankrupting future generations. I will support efforts to restore fiscal discipline that champions regular order in appropriations, advocates for a return to balanced budgets and holds government agencies accountable for every taxpayer dollar.”
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Size of the federal government ›
  • Shrink the federal government and its bureaucracy
“Washington wastes too much and takes too much. Jim believes government should be smaller, focused, and respectful of the people paying the bills.”
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Other things the site says about government operations and elections (2)
“He built his career in the insurance industry, where he saw firsthand how federal red tape holds back small towns, farms, and growing communities.”
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“Secure Our Elections”
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Energy

Utilities ›
  • Lower utility bills for families and businesses
“Sky-high energy prices are crushing families and small businesses. We need to end the left’s war on American energy and restore U.S. energy independence. I support more domestic drilling (responsibly), streamlined permitting and an all-of-the-above strategy to keep gas and electricity affordable while cutting off our reliance on foreign adversaries.”
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Domestic energy production ›
  • Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
  • Expand domestic oil and gas production
  • Pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy
  • Remove permitting delays and rules that hold back energy production
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”
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“Unleash American Energy”
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“Sky-high energy prices are crushing families and small businesses. We need to end the left’s war on American energy and restore U.S. energy independence. I support more domestic drilling (responsibly), streamlined permitting and an all-of-the-above strategy to keep gas and electricity affordable while cutting off our reliance on foreign adversaries.”
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Oil and gas ›
  • Expand domestic oil and gas production
  • Keep oil and gas in an all-of-the-above energy strategy
  • Secure the U.S. oil and gas supply and end foreign dependence
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”
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“Sky-high energy prices are crushing families and small businesses. We need to end the left’s war on American energy and restore U.S. energy independence. I support more domestic drilling (responsibly), streamlined permitting and an all-of-the-above strategy to keep gas and electricity affordable while cutting off our reliance on foreign adversaries.”
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Education and culture

School curriculum ›
  • Keep gender identity out of schools
  • Keep liberal ideology out of classrooms
  • Give parents access to and a say in what schools teach
“Parents deserve to know what their kids are being taught, and have the final say. We have to stop woke indoctrination in classrooms, end radical gender ideology in schools and give every family access to a quality education that reflects their values.”
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Parents' role in raising children ›
  • Protect parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education
  • Let parents see what schools teach and decide for their children
“Put Parents Back in Charge of Education”
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“Parents deserve to know what their kids are being taught, and have the final say. We have to stop woke indoctrination in classrooms, end radical gender ideology in schools and give every family access to a quality education that reflects their values.”
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Labor and employment

Trade, offshoring and jobs ›
  • Make trade policy put American workers first
“I will fight for trade deals that put American workers, farmers and manufacturers first. No more lopsided agreements that ship jobs overseas or make us dependent on adversaries. Fair, reciprocal trade is essential to rebuilding our manufacturing base, protecting national security and growing the American middle class.”
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Science, technology and communications

Global technology competition ›
  • Make chips and other critical goods in America
  • Protect American technology and inventions from theft
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”
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Broadband and cell service ›
  • Expand high-speed internet access, including in rural areas
“Southeast Georgia’s future depends on strong farms, fast internet and modern infrastructure. I will fight for policies that keep our ag industry competitive, bring broadband to every home and improve roads and bridges without raising taxes.”
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Transportation and infrastructure

Roads and bridges ›
  • Invest in repairing and modernizing roads and bridges
  • Improve roads without raising taxes
“Southeast Georgia’s future depends on strong farms, fast internet and modern infrastructure. I will fight for policies that keep our ag industry competitive, bring broadband to every home and improve roads and bridges without raising taxes.”
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Defense and veterans

Other things the site says about defense and veterans (4)
“PROTECT OUR BASES, PORTS, AND FARMS”
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“Our region’s strength comes from the military, the port, and the people who work the land. Jim will make sure they have what they need to stay strong.”
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“Rebuild & Refocus Our Military”
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“President Trump has shown the world that peace through strength still works. I support rebuilding our military to ensure readiness and technological superiority. That means investing in our troops and strengthening our local military installations at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.”
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Trade

Other things the site says about trade (1)
“Safeguard the America-First Trade Policy”
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Housing and community development

Other things the site says about housing and community development (1)
“Empower Rural Georgia”
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