Colton Moore

[{"question": "U.S. House Georgia District 14", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"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>Colton Moore completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore'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-key-message-400622-2026-01-31\" id=\"heading-key-message-400622-2026-01-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-400622-2026-01-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-400622-2026-01-31\" 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-400622-2026-01-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-400622-2026-01-31\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Deport All Illegals\nPresident Trump was right to put border security first, and I will help finish the job. I will fight to deport every illegal alien, end taxpayer-funded benefits for those here unlawfully, and restore the rule of law. America must remain a sovereign nation with secure borders.</li><li>Take on the Corrupt Political Establishment\n\nPresident Trump changed Washington by putting America First. I will back that agenda by cutting government waste, holding unelected bureaucrats and career politicians accountable, and making sure the federal government serves the American people, not special interests or foreign powers.</li><li>Defend Freedom, the Constitution, and American Values\n\nI will always stand for the Constitution, protect free speech and the Second Amendment, defend life and families, and push back against government overreach. Washington works for the people, not the other way around.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-400622-2026-01-31\" id=\"heading1-400622-2026-01-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-400622-2026-01-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-400622-2026-01-31\" 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=\"heading1-400622-2026-01-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-400622-2026-01-31\" 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 am most passionate about policies that defend American sovereignty, freedom, and working families. That means standing 100% with President Trump, securing the border and deporting illegal aliens, protecting the Second Amendment, and defending innocent life. I am also deeply focused on lowering taxes and costs for families and businesses, pushing back against government overreach, and delivering real conservative results instead of empty rhetoric. I believe Congress needs fighters, not career politicians, and I am running to be the kind of representative Northwest Georgia deserves.\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>\n<div><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Moore's campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><h3>Why Colton is Running for Congress</h3><p><br/></p><p>Congress needs warriors, not empty suits. Fighters, not career politicians.</p><p><br/></p><p>Colton is the single most conservative legislator in the State of Georgia and he will be the same in Congress – because he believes Northwest Georgia deserves a representative who will deliver results on the issues that matter most to Georgia families:</p><p><br/></p><ul><li>100% Pro Trump</li><li>Lower Taxes &amp; Costs</li><li>100% Pro Life</li><li>Deport All Illegals</li><li>100% Pro Gun</li><li>Georgia's #1 Ranked Conservative</li></ul></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— Colton Moore's <a href=\"https://www.coltonmoore.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (February 15, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nColton Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nPlease 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? Deport All Illegals\nPresident Trump was right to put border security first, and I will help finish the job. I will fight to deport every illegal alien, end taxpayer-funded benefits for those here unlawfully, and restore the rule of law. America must remain a sovereign nation with secure borders. Take on the Corrupt Political Establishment\n\nPresident Trump changed Washington by putting America First. I will back that agenda by cutting government waste, holding unelected bureaucrats and career politicians accountable, and making sure the federal government serves the American people, not special interests or foreign powers. Defend Freedom, the Constitution, and American Values\n\nI will always stand for the Constitution, protect free speech and the Second Amendment, defend life and families, and push back against government overreach. Washington works for the people, not the other way around. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am most passionate about policies that defend American sovereignty, freedom, and working families. That means standing 100% with President Trump, securing the border and deporting illegal aliens, protecting the Second Amendment, and defending innocent life. I am also deeply focused on lowering taxes and costs for families and businesses, pushing back against government overreach, and delivering real conservative results instead of empty rhetoric. I believe Congress needs fighters, not career politicians, and I am running to be the kind of representative Northwest Georgia deserves.\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.\nCampaign website Moore's campaign website stated the following: Why Colton is Running for Congress Congress needs warriors, not empty suits. Fighters, not career politicians. Colton is the single most conservative legislator in the State of Georgia and he will be the same in Congress – because he believes Northwest Georgia deserves a representative who will deliver results on the issues that matter most to Georgia families: 100% Pro Trump Lower Taxes & Costs 100% Pro Life Deport All Illegals 100% Pro Gun Georgia's #1 Ranked Conservative — Colton Moore's campaign website (February 15, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}, {"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>Colton Moore completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore'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-key-message-389664-2026-01-31\" id=\"heading-key-message-389664-2026-01-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-389664-2026-01-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-389664-2026-01-31\" 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-389664-2026-01-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-389664-2026-01-31\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Deport All Illegals\r\nPresident Trump was right to put border security first, and I will help finish the job. I will fight to deport every illegal alien, end taxpayer-funded benefits for those here unlawfully, and restore the rule of law. America must remain a sovereign nation with secure borders.</li><li>Take on the Corrupt Political Establishment\r\n\r\nPresident Trump changed Washington by putting America First. I will back that agenda by cutting government waste, holding unelected bureaucrats and career politicians accountable, and making sure the federal government serves the American people, not special interests or foreign powers.</li><li>Defend Freedom, the Constitution, and American Values\r\n\r\nI will always stand for the Constitution, protect free speech and the Second Amendment, defend life and families, and push back against government overreach. Washington works for the people, not the other way around.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389664-2026-01-31\" id=\"heading1-389664-2026-01-31\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-389664-2026-01-31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-389664-2026-01-31\" 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=\"heading1-389664-2026-01-31\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-389664-2026-01-31\" 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 am most passionate about policies that defend American sovereignty, freedom, and working families. That means standing 100% with President Trump, securing the border and deporting illegal aliens, protecting the Second Amendment, and defending innocent life. I am also deeply focused on lowering taxes and costs for families and businesses, pushing back against government overreach, and delivering real conservative results instead of empty rhetoric. I believe Congress needs fighters, not career politicians, and I am running to be the kind of representative Northwest Georgia deserves.\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\nColton Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nPlease 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? Deport All Illegals\r\nPresident Trump was right to put border security first, and I will help finish the job. I will fight to deport every illegal alien, end taxpayer-funded benefits for those here unlawfully, and restore the rule of law. America must remain a sovereign nation with secure borders. Take on the Corrupt Political Establishment\r\n\r\nPresident Trump changed Washington by putting America First. I will back that agenda by cutting government waste, holding unelected bureaucrats and career politicians accountable, and making sure the federal government serves the American people, not special interests or foreign powers. Defend Freedom, the Constitution, and American Values\r\n\r\nI will always stand for the Constitution, protect free speech and the Second Amendment, defend life and families, and push back against government overreach. Washington works for the people, not the other way around. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am most passionate about policies that defend American sovereignty, freedom, and working families. That means standing 100% with President Trump, securing the border and deporting illegal aliens, protecting the Second Amendment, and defending innocent life. I am also deeply focused on lowering taxes and costs for families and businesses, pushing back against government overreach, and delivering real conservative results instead of empty rhetoric. I believe Congress needs fighters, not career politicians, and I am running to be the kind of representative Northwest Georgia deserves.\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."}, {"question": "Georgia State Senate District 53", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<p>Colton Moore did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Colton Moore did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Colton Moore did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\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>Colton Moore completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore'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-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading-bio-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-77639-2020-05-23\" 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-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\tColton Moore is a proud Georgian, patriot, cattleman, small business owner, and Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving District One in Northwest Georgia. \n<p>In 2012, Moore served as the president of Georgia's Future Business Leaders of America.\n</p><p>In 2016, Moore graduated from The University of Georgia, majoring in Political Science and International Affairs. \n</p><p>In 2018, Moore ran for the House of Representatives for District One and beat incumbent John Deffenbaugh, becoming the youngest representative in the history of Dade County. \n</p><p>In 2019, Moore was ranked by The American Conservative Union as the seventh most conservative legislator in Georgia. He is an avid supporter of Governor Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump.\n</p><p>Moore is also outspoken about his contempt for corruption in government. Moore, along with nine others, called for Ralston's resignation.\n</p><p>Moore believes the problem with politics is that money corrupts. When organizations or other influencers offer financial backing, there are always strings attached. Moore refused to accept outside funding while running for the Georgia Senate. Moore says he will continue to refuse funding of any kind, during his tenure as a senator. \n</p>\n</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading-key-message-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-77639-2020-05-23\" 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-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>#7 Most Conservative Legislator in Georgia</li><li>#1 Most Pro-Gun Legislator in Georgia</li><li>Co-Sponsor on Georgia Heartbeat Bill</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading1-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-77639-2020-05-23\" 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=\"heading1-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\tMoore's policy priorities are criminal justice reform, educational reform, statewide infrastructure reform, and constitutional carry. <br/><br/>\n<p>Georgia's criminal system is in dire need of reform. It has become a business focused on profit, while dehumanizing Georgians. <br/><br/>\nEducational reform is crucial. The survival of our sovereignty and society rests in the hands of today's youth, and right now we are failing them.<br/><br/>\nGeorgia is in need of state-wide infrastructure reform. We have a port and metropolis, but, we need to find better ways to coordinate and utilize our assets so that we function in the most efficient manner possible. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nOther areas of interest are: applying free market principles to agriculturalists; breaking up monopolies; strengthening national borders; opposing unethical behavior and patronage in politics; voting reform; supporting technical schools and programs; protecting religious freedoms; working towards unrestrained free markets; putting an end to film industry tax credits; lowering income taxes; reforming healthcare; and privatizing industries. To read more about Moore's ideas and solutions for these issues, please visit coltonmore.com/policy. <br/><br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading2-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\tMoore admires Theodore Roosevelt, who served in the New York General Assembly at approximately the same age that Moore serves in the Georgia General Assembly. \"Roosevelt fought with passion in everything he did. He had the courage to challenge the status quo and go up against the powerful. Roosevelt also had the courage to leave politics behind. He left the General Assembly for the private sector and a more noble life. Roosevelt took a job as a cattle rancher in the Dakotas. Roosevelt had the courage to put his life on the line for his beliefs, and during the Spanish- American War, he became a rough rider. After these experiences, Roosevelt found his way back into politics and eventually became President. Roosevelt is a model American.\" \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading3-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-77639-2020-05-23\" 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 book titled The 5000 Year Leap is crucial for elected officials to read, in order to gain understanding of the governing principles that contribute to market success. It drives home the point that there was a 5,000 year leap of technological advancement consolidated in the last three hundred years. The book explains that this can be attributed to the birth of free markets in Europe. Free markets and ensuing globalization completely define the era that we live in today, with advanced technology and instant communication. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading4-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\t\"I hope my legacy will be: no matter what resources you have, or how old you are, becoming involved in politics is possible. Age does not matter but character and competence does. We get the kind of government we deserve. I encourage everyone to get involved in government.\" \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading5-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\t\"If I could be any fictional character, I would be Augustus McCrae from Lonesome Dove. Augustus McCrae shares my passion. He is afforded many enticing opportunities; he prevails in them all. McCrae is an indomitable spirit; he is lively, yet level headed; he walks the walk; and he is an extremely devoted friend.\"\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading6-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\tMoore explains that the best Representative is someone who can speak passionately about general philosophy and can relay their messages and policy well. In fact, an individual who is a carpenter, doctor, or any other occupation, brings an important and a fresh perspective to the legislature. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading7-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-77639-2020-05-23\" 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 your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\tMoore believes that Georgia is going to have to become more independent from the Federal Government. Since the Civil War, Georgia has been tied with the other Southern States which are more intertwined with, and dependent on, the Federal Government. However, unlike other Southern States, Georgia has the largest city in the south; It is one of the largest court systems in the country; It is one of the strongest economies in the country; and, It is the best state to start a small business. Georgia has the potential to become an Empire State, like California or Texas, but, it's going to require Georgians to show insight and the courage to move away from the federal government and become its own independent sovereignty.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-77639-2020-05-23\" id=\"heading8-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-77639-2020-05-23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-77639-2020-05-23\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tAre you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-77639-2020-05-23\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-77639-2020-05-23\" 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\t\"I would run for Governor of Georgia before I ran for Congress, because I have more confidence in the State of Georgia than I do in the Federal Government.\"<br/></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\nColton Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.\n\nColton Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.\n\nColton Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.\n\n\nColton Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Colton Moore is a proud Georgian, patriot, cattleman, small business owner, and Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving District One in Northwest Georgia. In 2012, Moore served as the president of Georgia's Future Business Leaders of America. In 2016, Moore graduated from The University of Georgia, majoring in Political Science and International Affairs. In 2018, Moore ran for the House of Representatives for District One and beat incumbent John Deffenbaugh, becoming the youngest representative in the history of Dade County. In 2019, Moore was ranked by The American Conservative Union as the seventh most conservative legislator in Georgia. He is an avid supporter of Governor Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump. Moore is also outspoken about his contempt for corruption in government. Moore, along with nine others, called for Ralston's resignation. Moore believes the problem with politics is that money corrupts. When organizations or other influencers offer financial backing, there are always strings attached. Moore refused to accept outside funding while running for the Georgia Senate. Moore says he will continue to refuse funding of any kind, during his tenure as a senator. 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? #7 Most Conservative Legislator in Georgia #1 Most Pro-Gun Legislator in Georgia Co-Sponsor on Georgia Heartbeat Bill What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Moore's policy priorities are criminal justice reform, educational reform, statewide infrastructure reform, and constitutional carry. Georgia's criminal system is in dire need of reform. It has become a business focused on profit, while dehumanizing Georgians. Educational reform is crucial. The survival of our sovereignty and society rests in the hands of today's youth, and right now we are failing them. Georgia is in need of state-wide infrastructure reform. We have a port and metropolis, but, we need to find better ways to coordinate and utilize our assets so that we function in the most efficient manner possible. Other areas of interest are: applying free market principles to agriculturalists; breaking up monopolies; strengthening national borders; opposing unethical behavior and patronage in politics; voting reform; supporting technical schools and programs; protecting religious freedoms; working towards unrestrained free markets; putting an end to film industry tax credits; lowering income taxes; reforming healthcare; and privatizing industries. To read more about Moore's ideas and solutions for these issues, please visit coltonmore.com/policy. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? Moore admires Theodore Roosevelt, who served in the New York General Assembly at approximately the same age that Moore serves in the Georgia General Assembly. \"Roosevelt fought with passion in everything he did. He had the courage to challenge the status quo and go up against the powerful. Roosevelt also had the courage to leave politics behind. He left the General Assembly for the private sector and a more noble life. Roosevelt took a job as a cattle rancher in the Dakotas. Roosevelt had the courage to put his life on the line for his beliefs, and during the Spanish- American War, he became a rough rider. After these experiences, Roosevelt found his way back into politics and eventually became President. Roosevelt is a model American.\" Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? The book titled The 5000 Year Leap is crucial for elected officials to read, in order to gain understanding of the governing principles that contribute to market success. It drives home the point that there was a 5,000 year leap of technological advancement consolidated in the last three hundred years. The book explains that this can be attributed to the birth of free markets in Europe. Free markets and ensuing globalization completely define the era that we live in today, with advanced technology and instant communication. What legacy would you like to leave? \"I hope my legacy will be: no matter what resources you have, or how old you are, becoming involved in politics is possible. Age does not matter but character and competence does. We get the kind of government we deserve. I encourage everyone to get involved in government.\" If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? \"If I could be any fictional character, I would be Augustus McCrae from Lonesome Dove. Augustus McCrae shares my passion. He is afforded many enticing opportunities; he prevails in them all. McCrae is an indomitable spirit; he is lively, yet level headed; he walks the walk; and he is an extremely devoted friend.\" Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics? Moore explains that the best Representative is someone who can speak passionately about general philosophy and can relay their messages and policy well. In fact, an individual who is a carpenter, doctor, or any other occupation, brings an important and a fresh perspective to the legislature. What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade? Moore believes that Georgia is going to have to become more independent from the Federal Government. Since the Civil War, Georgia has been tied with the other Southern States which are more intertwined with, and dependent on, the Federal Government. However, unlike other Southern States, Georgia has the largest city in the south; It is one of the largest court systems in the country; It is one of the strongest economies in the country; and, It is the best state to start a small business. Georgia has the potential to become an Empire State, like California or Texas, but, it's going to require Georgians to show insight and the courage to move away from the federal government and become its own independent sovereignty. Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future? \"I would run for Governor of Georgia before I ran for Congress, because I have more confidence in the State of Georgia than I do in the Federal Government.\"\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."}]