Peter Aldwin Bourne

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Peter Bourne completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bourne's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-361595-2025-09-07\" id=\"heading-bio-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-361595-2025-09-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-361595-2025-09-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tPeter A. Bourne’s life is a testament to service, discipline, and faith. Born in New York City, he answered the call to serve his country at the age of 20 by joining the United States Navy. Over the course of two decades, Peter served with honor and distinction, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. His Navy career instilled in him the values of integrity, accountability, and perseverance — qualities he now seeks to bring to Washington.\r\n<p>After retiring from the military, Peter and his family made Georgia their home in 2014. Guided by a strong Christian conservative faith, Peter built a successful wealth management company, Bourne Alliance Group, LLC, helping families grow, protect, and preserve their financial futures. His expertise in financial planning, tax strategies, and retirement solutions gives him a unique perspective on the economic challenges Georgia families face every day.\r\n</p><p>Service to country is a family tradition in the Bourne household. His wife, Ro, is also a proud Navy veteran, and their daughter recently completed Navy boot camp, carrying on the legacy of service.\r\n</p>\nPeter’s campaign for Congress is rooted in his belief that Georgia’s 13th District deserves bold, principled leadership.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-361595-2025-09-07\" id=\"heading-key-message-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-361595-2025-09-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-361595-2025-09-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>As a proud U.S. Navy veteran with 20 years of service, I know the challenges our heroes face when they return home. Too often, veterans fight harder for their benefits than they did in uniform — and that must change. In Congress, I will work to cut VA red tape, expand access to quality care, and create real opportunities for veterans to thrive in civilian life. I will also champion resources for military families, who serve alongside our troops and deserve strong support. Georgia’s 13th District needs a representative who has lived it, understands it, and will fight for those who served.</li><li>As a business owner, I know the challenges Georgia families and small businesses face. Too often, Washington piles on taxes and red tape that crush opportunity instead of creating it. In Congress, I will fight to lower taxes, cut wasteful spending, and reduce regulations that strangle growth. I will champion policies that empower small businesses, expand access to good-paying jobs, and strengthen local industries so our communities can thrive. With my background in financial planning, I understand how to balance budgets and promote real economic growth that lifts every family in Georgia’s 13th District.</li><li>Our seniors and working families have paid into Social Security and Medicare their entire lives — those benefits are a promise that must be protected. In Congress, I will fight against any effort to cut or weaken Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. Healthcare should be accessible and affordable, especially for our most vulnerable citizens. I will work to lower prescription drug costs, safeguard retirement benefits, and ensure that every Georgian can depend on the programs they’ve earned. Protecting these pillars of security is not just policy — it’s a moral obligation to those who built this nation.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-361595-2025-09-07\" id=\"heading1-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-361595-2025-09-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-361595-2025-09-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served 20 honorable years, I know firsthand the sacrifices our servicemen and women make to protect our freedoms. Too often, they return home to face broken systems, delayed benefits, and limited opportunities. That must change. I am passionate about reforming the VA, expanding healthcare and disability access, and ensuring veterans have the tools to succeed in civilian life. Supporting military families, from spouses to surviving dependents, is equally vital. Our nation made a promise to those who served — and I will work tirelessly in Congress to make sure that promise is kept.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-361595-2025-09-07\" id=\"heading2-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-361595-2025-09-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-361595-2025-09-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe first historical event I clearly remember was the World Trade Center bombing in 1993. At the time, I was a student across the street at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. When the bombing occurred, the entire city went into lockdown. I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of what was happening, only that something terrible had shaken New York City. With the subways shut down, I had to walk 109 city blocks just to get home. That long walk gave me plenty of time to think about how fragile life can be and how important it is to stand strong in the face of uncertainty.<br/><br/>\r\nThat experience left a lasting impression on me. Just one year later, I enlisted in the United States Navy, beginning 20 years of honorable service to our nation. Looking back, I believe that moment of crisis planted a seed in me — a deeper sense of duty, a call to protect and defend the country I love. It was a defining event that not only shaped my personal journey, but also continues to inspire my commitment to public service today.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-361595-2025-09-07\" id=\"heading3-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-361595-2025-09-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-361595-2025-09-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe United States faces several major challenges over the next decade that will shape our nation’s future. First, we must confront the growing threat from adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran. Our military superiority cannot be taken for granted, and we must invest in defense, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to ensure America remains the strongest military force in the world.<br/><br/>\n<p>Second, our national debt and reckless government spending pose a serious economic risk. If left unchecked, it will burden future generations, weaken our economy, and limit our ability to respond to crises. Fiscal discipline, balanced budgets, and a renewed focus on strengthening small businesses and middle-class families will be essential to maintaining economic stability.<br/><br/>\r\nThird, we face a cultural and societal challenge. Faith, family, and community are the backbone of this nation, yet these values are often under attack. Protecting religious freedom, strengthening families, and restoring trust in our institutions will be critical to keeping our country strong and united.<br/><br/>\r\nFinally, we must address the broken promises to our veterans, seniors, and working families. Securing Social Security and Medicare, ensuring affordable healthcare, and delivering on the benefits earned by those who served are not just policies — they are moral obligations.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nThe next decade will test America’s resolve, but with disciplined leadership, strong values, and a commitment to putting our people first, we can overcome these challenges and secure a brighter future for generations to come.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-361595-2025-09-07\" id=\"heading4-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-361595-2025-09-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-361595-2025-09-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-361595-2025-09-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI firmly believe the United States must take the lead in the development and use of artificial intelligence. AI is not just about innovation — it is critical to our future in technology, medicine, and national security. If America falls behind, we risk ceding ground to adversaries who do not share our values. The federal government should promote responsible AI development, invest in research, and partner with the private sector to ensure breakthroughs in healthcare, defense, and the economy. By leading in AI, we can improve lives, strengthen our military, and keep America safe, prosperous, and globally competitive.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nPeter Bourne completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bourne's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Peter A. Bourne’s life is a testament to service, discipline, and faith. Born in New York City, he answered the call to serve his country at the age of 20 by joining the United States Navy. Over the course of two decades, Peter served with honor and distinction, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. His Navy career instilled in him the values of integrity, accountability, and perseverance — qualities he now seeks to bring to Washington. After retiring from the military, Peter and his family made Georgia their home in 2014. Guided by a strong Christian conservative faith, Peter built a successful wealth management company, Bourne Alliance Group, LLC, helping families grow, protect, and preserve their financial futures. His expertise in financial planning, tax strategies, and retirement solutions gives him a unique perspective on the economic challenges Georgia families face every day. Service to country is a family tradition in the Bourne household. His wife, Ro, is also a proud Navy veteran, and their daughter recently completed Navy boot camp, carrying on the legacy of service. Peter’s campaign for Congress is rooted in his belief that Georgia’s 13th District deserves bold, principled leadership. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? As a proud U.S. Navy veteran with 20 years of service, I know the challenges our heroes face when they return home. Too often, veterans fight harder for their benefits than they did in uniform — and that must change. In Congress, I will work to cut VA red tape, expand access to quality care, and create real opportunities for veterans to thrive in civilian life. I will also champion resources for military families, who serve alongside our troops and deserve strong support. Georgia’s 13th District needs a representative who has lived it, understands it, and will fight for those who served. As a business owner, I know the challenges Georgia families and small businesses face. Too often, Washington piles on taxes and red tape that crush opportunity instead of creating it. In Congress, I will fight to lower taxes, cut wasteful spending, and reduce regulations that strangle growth. I will champion policies that empower small businesses, expand access to good-paying jobs, and strengthen local industries so our communities can thrive. With my background in financial planning, I understand how to balance budgets and promote real economic growth that lifts every family in Georgia’s 13th District. Our seniors and working families have paid into Social Security and Medicare their entire lives — those benefits are a promise that must be protected. In Congress, I will fight against any effort to cut or weaken Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. Healthcare should be accessible and affordable, especially for our most vulnerable citizens. I will work to lower prescription drug costs, safeguard retirement benefits, and ensure that every Georgian can depend on the programs they’ve earned. Protecting these pillars of security is not just policy — it’s a moral obligation to those who built this nation. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? As a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served 20 honorable years, I know firsthand the sacrifices our servicemen and women make to protect our freedoms. Too often, they return home to face broken systems, delayed benefits, and limited opportunities. That must change. I am passionate about reforming the VA, expanding healthcare and disability access, and ensuring veterans have the tools to succeed in civilian life. Supporting military families, from spouses to surviving dependents, is equally vital. Our nation made a promise to those who served — and I will work tirelessly in Congress to make sure that promise is kept. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The first historical event I clearly remember was the World Trade Center bombing in 1993. At the time, I was a student across the street at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. When the bombing occurred, the entire city went into lockdown. I didn’t fully understand the magnitude of what was happening, only that something terrible had shaken New York City. With the subways shut down, I had to walk 109 city blocks just to get home. That long walk gave me plenty of time to think about how fragile life can be and how important it is to stand strong in the face of uncertainty. That experience left a lasting impression on me. Just one year later, I enlisted in the United States Navy, beginning 20 years of honorable service to our nation. Looking back, I believe that moment of crisis planted a seed in me — a deeper sense of duty, a call to protect and defend the country I love. It was a defining event that not only shaped my personal journey, but also continues to inspire my commitment to public service today. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? The United States faces several major challenges over the next decade that will shape our nation’s future. First, we must confront the growing threat from adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran. Our military superiority cannot be taken for granted, and we must invest in defense, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to ensure America remains the strongest military force in the world. Second, our national debt and reckless government spending pose a serious economic risk. If left unchecked, it will burden future generations, weaken our economy, and limit our ability to respond to crises. Fiscal discipline, balanced budgets, and a renewed focus on strengthening small businesses and middle-class families will be essential to maintaining economic stability. Third, we face a cultural and societal challenge. Faith, family, and community are the backbone of this nation, yet these values are often under attack. Protecting religious freedom, strengthening families, and restoring trust in our institutions will be critical to keeping our country strong and united. Finally, we must address the broken promises to our veterans, seniors, and working families. Securing Social Security and Medicare, ensuring affordable healthcare, and delivering on the benefits earned by those who served are not just policies — they are moral obligations. The next decade will test America’s resolve, but with disciplined leadership, strong values, and a commitment to putting our people first, we can overcome these challenges and secure a brighter future for generations to come. What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence? I firmly believe the United States must take the lead in the development and use of artificial intelligence. AI is not just about innovation — it is critical to our future in technology, medicine, and national security. If America falls behind, we risk ceding ground to adversaries who do not share our values. The federal government should promote responsible AI development, invest in research, and partner with the private sector to ensure breakthroughs in healthcare, defense, and the economy. By leading in AI, we can improve lives, strengthen our military, and keep America safe, prosperous, and globally competitive.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]