REPLACING:
Drew Ferguson (R)
WORK HISTORY:
WORK HISTORY: Majority Committee PAC;White House Office of Political Affairs (Special Assistant/Director of Political Affairs/Assistant to the President); Donald J. Trump for President Inc. (Battleground States Director/National Delegate Director); Ben Carson for President (National Director); American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Senior Political Analyst); Republican National Committee (Staff Assistant); Committee to Elect Harold Logsdon (Political Aide); Northrop Grumman (Student Intern); City of Peachtree (Intern, Office of the Mayor); U.S. Embassy in Singapore (Commercial Intern); Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (Intern); City of Peachtree (Intern, Office of the City Planner) [i]
EDUCATION:
Diploma, Woodward Academy; BA, Pepperdine University [ii]
CAMPAIGNED ON:
Secure our Border, End Illegal Immigration and Stop Crime; Fix the Economy, Cut Taxes and Unleash American Energy; End the Weaponization of Justice; Support Digital Innovation [iii]
ON THE ISSUES
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS:
When asked in an April primary debate about whether human embryos should have the same rights as people, Jack stated that restrictions on reproductive rights should be left to the states. [iv]
IMMIGRATION & BORDER SECURITY:
Jack’s campaign platform argued “there is no more pressing issue” than the border crisis, and that “the ongoing invasion of millions of illegal migrants across our border – ushered on by this administration and Democrats in Congress – is an existential threat to America’s sovereignty and national security.” He pledges to “end Biden’s border invasion,” finish the border wall, fund ICE and border patrol, deport those in the country illegally, and reform immigration laws “to prioritize the prosperity of working-class Americans.” [v]
ECONOMY & JOBS:
On his campaign website, Jack advocates for embracing digital innovation and providing “clear, common-sense guidelines for blockchain technology,” arguing new technologies will create jobs and protect American consumers. He calls for reducing spending, working towards a balanced budget, and “unleashing American energy” to put the country on a “path to recovery.” [vi]
TAXES:
Jack supports lowering taxes and expanding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as well as Trump policies like eliminating income taxes on tips and Social Security benefits. [vii] [viii]
CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY:
Jack links crime with immigration, arguing that “deadly drugs and violent criminals have flooded into our state, turning every community in Georgia into a border town.” He argues that fixing the border crisis will help stop crime. [ix]
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT:
Jack links economic issues with energy – advocating for “unleashing” American energy, including oil and gas. [x]
FOREIGN POLICY:
In an April primary debate, Jack said he would have voted against foreign aid packages to Ukraine, Israel, and others, until he was “satisfied” on border security. [xi]
HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL SAFETY NET:
Jack has indicated opposition to the Affordable Care Act. [xii]
DEMOCRACY:
Jack raised his hand during an April debate when asked whether Trump was the rightful winner of Georgia’s electoral votes in 2020. [xiii] He was subpoenaed by the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection for his involvement in planning the rally on the Ellipse. [xiv]
[i] Incoming Rep. Brian Jack, LegiStorm, available at https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/509056/Brian_Timothy_Jack.html.
[ii] Incoming Rep. Brian Jack, LegiStorm, available at https://www.legistorm.com/person/bio/509056/Brian_Timothy_Jack.html.
[iii] “Issues,” Brian Jack for Congress, available at https://brianjack.com/issues/.
[iv] Jeff Amy, “Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration,” AP News, April 28, 2024, available at https://apnews.com/article/georgia-election-republicans-debate-congress-0eb47a9f278caf5ffa7c0192abfa42f9.
[v] “Issues,” Brian Jack for Congress, available at https://brianjack.com/issues/.
[vi] “Issues,” Brian Jack for Congress, available at https://brianjack.com/issues/.
[vii] “Issues,” Brian Jack for Congress, available at https://brianjack.com/issues/.
[viii] Jeff Amy, “A former Trump aide and a longtime congressman win high-profile Georgia congressional races,” AP News, November 6, 2024, available at https://apnews.com/article/georgia-election-brian-jack-sanford-bishop-taxes-8ed6aec9ec1f7bc4614937ebd6e75dbd.
[ix] “Issues,” Brian Jack for Congress, available at https://brianjack.com/issues/.
[x] “Issues,” Brian Jack for Congress, available at https://brianjack.com/issues/.
[xi] Jeff Amy, “Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration,” AP News, April 28, 2024, available at https://apnews.com/article/georgia-election-republicans-debate-congress-0eb47a9f278caf5ffa7c0192abfa42f9.
[xii] Brian Jack Twitter, June 13, 2017, available at https://x.com/BrianTJack/status/874736685514452992.
[xiii] Jeff Amy, “Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration,” AP News, April 28, 2024, available at https://apnews.com/article/georgia-election-republicans-debate-congress-0eb47a9f278caf5ffa7c0192abfa42f9.
[xiv] Andrew Feinberg, “Capitol riot committee subpoenas Trump White House political director and five other January 6 rally planners,” The Independent, December 10, 2021, available at https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/capitol-riot-trump-brian-jack-b1973969.html.