Georgia Candidates who responded, but lost in primary

Abbott, Heather

Yes

Would like to limit what a candidate can spend on elections too!

Allen, Steve

Yes

Yes, it is time for these limits.

Anderson, Joe

Yes

If elected, I won't accept concert tickets, free meals and free trips from lobbyists. It is just wrong, and we all know it. Big money special interest politics is undermining your representations at the Gold Dome.

Yes

Absolutely. And I don't consider luxury apartment rental in Midtown Atlanta a valid campaign expense.

Auld, Warren

Yes

It is important not only to set a limit but to restore confidence that politicians are not using their position for personal profit.

Balch, Graham

Yes

I think this will help though I think the real problem is unethical behavior by legislators. I support this and I want to work on stronger ethics laws for legislators in addition to lobbyists.

Yes

I think the even more important element of this bill that I just went online and read is the complete elimination of campaign account to campaign account transfers, which I support. I would like to strengthen this bill on legislator contribution limits by stating that term-limited office holders may not raise funds for the office that they are term-limited for except for the purpose of retiring campaign debt.

Bowden, Travis

Yes

For too long, lobbyists have been able to buy influence with elected officials and I do not support that practice.

Yes

There is far too much grey area in things like "reasonable expenses". This term should not apply to things like expensive condos rented during the session if one lives fairly close to the Capitol and can drive everyday.

It should not include travel reimbursement as broadly, either. Campaign trips should be just that and not vacations.

Bower, Douglas

Yes

I am running a campaign with no fundraisers, or solicitations of funds. I have received to date less than $100 from people who gave anyway. And I have put my own funds into this effort. I am not a rich man. I paid my way through college. I am paying my way through this campaign. I will only be obligated to the voters should I be elected. I really really want to see campaign reform. I also want to emphasis this project is about a deep emphasis in the power and the will of the people, not money.

Yes

Absolutely! I hope my comments capture how strongly politics should be about the power and authority of the will of the people rather than money. We have got to remind politicians who is in charge. Money can no longer be the driving force of politics or we haven't accomplished any change in campaigning or government. Are people serious about this issue? I sure hope so.

Yes

I am also the author of several other important pieces of ethics legislation that did not get a hearing.

Cain, Dennis

Camon, Carl

Yes

Excessive contributions by lobbyist are mechanisms that ignite corruption and often blind the eyes of politicians who are sworn to uphold the law and the will of the people.

Yes

Unbridled movement of campaign funds out of campaign accounts for invalid purposes, in my opinion, is very similar to money laundering, and should not be allowed to happen.

Carter, Mary-Alice

Yes

There is no reason for Lobbyist to give gift to elected officials. They need to stand on the merits of the legislation they are supporting.

Yes

Yes, there should be no movement of campaign funds except for the candidates own campaign

Chapman, Jeff

Coker, Linda

Yes

Ethical reform and ethical behavior of elected officials is one my highest priorities. Ethics reform is more than restrictions on lobbyist gifts to legislators. Financial disclosures and fees paid to officials for conflicting consulting work can be far more egregious. Too often we hear of sex scandals and use of office for power or personal financial gain. The public has a right to know and expects accurate reporting of any influence impacting the decisions of those elected to office.

Yes

Campaign Financial Disclosures and accounts should be accurately reported and only utilized for re-election efforts of the candidate. Honest, ethical behavior of elected officials is critical to earning and maintaining the public's trust.

Cowan, Mike

Farokhi, Beth

Yes

I believe all elected officials should exhibit strong ethical behavior. As State School Superintendent, this is imperative. Integrity and trust are uppermost for the leader of our public schools with 1.6 million students. Gifts that are provided by lobbyist should be restricted.

Yes

The movement of campaign funds should be restricted. I support restricting the amount of funds that can be transferred from one candidate's campaign account to certain other accounts and prohibiting direct or indirect use of contributions for a campaign for a different office as well as limiting use in future campaigns for only that elective office for which those contributions were received.

Fendig, Cap

Yes

Transparent ethics means zero gifts.

Yes

Campaign funds at the end of each election year should be sent to 501(3)c non profits specifically serving food and shelter. No incumbent should have a "war chest" to start the next re-election campaign. Everyone should start equally at zero and only in October of the previous election year should fund raising be allowed. Furthermore, no statewide constitutional officer should be in office during campaign by Dec 31st. Change the declaration of candidancy date to earlier time for primaries.

Yes

SB920 is a good first step but should go further. I am the only candidate with a comprehensive ethics reform plan. The gift limit should be $25 and we should also strengthen conflict of interest policies. I have called for an end to the Legislature's exemption to the Open Records Act. The law only applies to executive branch agencies, as well as part-time municipal, county, and school board elected officials and authorities; the Legislature should be subject to "open records" as well.

Yes

I support the limit on the transfer of campaign funds in SB920. Georgians who contribute to a political campaign have a right to expect that a candidate will use campaign donations for the campaign purposes for which the funds were donated.

Harp, Seth

Harrell, Carlotta

Yes

I believe ethics reform will keep legislators true to their constituents and not special interest.

Yes

HB920 needs some revisions but I would support the legislation.

Horlacher, Gary

Yes

I would even support much stricter limits. I kicked off my campaign with a very detailed and comprehensive set of Ethics proposals. Total ban on gifts, remove political appointment authority of the SEC members and transfer it to the State Supreme Court, independent funding source for the SEC to remove the Legislature's hostage tactics, restore independent rulemaking authority of SEC stripped in 2009 by SB 168,eliminate ex-parte communication between SEC members and parties with pending matters.

Yes

Again, I support even stricter limits that will eliminate any clever, back-channel funding stunts that creatively tip-toe around ANY vague code provisions.

Johnson, Eric

Yes

There is no ethics bill too strong that I won't sign.

Yes

There is no ethics bill too strong that I won't sign.

Jones, Jesse

Joye, Simone

Keim, Bill

Yes

I am not in favor of any lobbyist gifts other than an occassional lunch or dinner.

Yes

That's what the funds are for and for what they were received. Note: I could use some more campaign funds right now !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Knight, Jeff

Yes

there should be a cap on all elected offices on the amount they can take in

Yes

money raised in a campaign should only be used in that paticular campaign

Larger, Aleta

Yes 

I feel strongly that lobbyists have too much control and power and I would support the limitation of gifts to elected officials.

Yes 

I feel that incumbents have too much power. We need to get the power back to the people and keep long term politicians out of our elections. I would also support term limits to further limit the power and control of politicians.

Lee, Steven

Mauldin, Bill

McVeigh, Shaw

Mills, Michael P.

Mock, Brian

Yes

I would not only support, but would push for this bill. This is nothing short of bribery. I would not accept any gifts from lobbyist, period.

Nicholson, Tom

Porter, DuBose

Yes

However, I would prefer legislation I co-sponsored with State Representative Mary Margaret Oliver this past session, HB 891, which sets a ban on gifts over $25 for state lawmakers. I co-sponsored the same legislation back in 2005.

Yes

Campaign funds should only be used for valid campaign expenses.

Poythress, David

Putnam, Otis

Ramey, Steve

Yes

I observe obscene amounts of money raised by incumbents sent from companies, organizations and people that would normally not have any need to support the candidate unless favors were expected. I would indeed want to place limits on lobbyist gifts and if elected would vote for its passage.

Yes

Sending monies to PAC's and incumbents to keep the "good 'ol boys" in office is offensive to me. Other monies left over should go to the retirement of police, firemen, teachers, or maybe the general fund.

Randolph, Dawn

Yes

I think we should eliminate all lobbyist gifts to elected officials.

Yes

If you can't spend it on communicating with constituents you should return it to the donor or give it to charity.

Rogers, Terry

Yes

I would also like to see legislation which would limit the use of campaign funds to pay personal expenses such as rent. These costs should be covered by the officials per diem, instead of allowing the use of lobbyist donations to pay them, in essence allowing the elected official to pocket their per diem money.

Shook, Kirk

Yes

Especially contributions from one candidate's committee to another. This perpetuates the "good ol' boy" system

Simpson, Buddy

Yes

I don't believe lobbyist should give gifts of any amoung to a candidate.

Thomas, Mable

Yes

It just makes sense with the extensive Influence lobbyist have on the Legislative process.

Yes

This is important for we are moving farther and farther away from represenative government. Which is for the people, by the people and of the People. It seems that party bosses have too much interest in deciding who is elected to community seats and controlling the cards as to which democrats receive access to info and funding. This is not what true Democracy is all about. I am open to allow more participation in the process and to agre that funds be used for valid expenses.

Ward, Holly

Wood, Frank Maxwell

Yes

I have never accepted any gifts from lobbyists. The two campaign contributions I have received from lobbyists came from two guys I went to law school with.

Yes

My job as Attorney General would be to enforce the law. I would certainly enforce HB920 if it became law.

Woods, Richard

Yes

I believe that a lobbyist role is only to inform or express opinion. This can be done at the state office or via electronic communication. I will not accept gifts. True objectivity is critical for efficient decision making and government.