Brad Raffensperger

Raffensperger earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Western University and his M.B.A. from Georgia State University. His professional experience includes owning and working as CEO of Tendon Systems, LLC, a contracting and engineering design firm.[1]

Brad Raffensperger did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteRaffensperger's campaign website stated the following:Brad's Blueprint for GeorgiaLike every successful entrepreneur and job creator, Brad Raffensperger has a business plan for Georgia’s future. A man of undeniable integrity, who stands on principle, we can trust Brad to turn these campaign promises into reality.As our next Governor, Brad Raffensperger will Make the American Dream Affordable and Keep Our Families Safe.Lower Costs, Tax Cuts for Hardworking GeorgiansThanks to President Joe Biden and his failed economic policies, hardworking Georgians are struggling to make ends meet. Despite working more hours and more jobs, their paycheck simply can’t match the high costs of food, gas, housing, healthcare, and childcare. While President Trump is fighting to alleviate the tax burden for the American people, Brad Raffensperger will continue the progress made by Governor Kemp by championing tax cuts and economic reforms so Georgia families can afford to live the American Dream.Cap Property Taxes for Homeowners and End Non-Public Safety and Non-Education Property Taxes for Seniors, Eliminate the State Income tax so Georgians can keep more of their hard-earned paycheck, and our state can compete with Tennessee, Texas, and Florida for high paying jobs and economic opportunity.End special interest tax breaks that put lobbyists and corporate greed ahead of hardworking Georgians.Reduce the economic burden of childcare/daycare by providing tax incentives for parents.Expand tax credits for parental school choice.Repeal taxes and fees on closing costs so Georgia families can afford housing.More Jobs Across GeorgiaFor decades, our state and country have lost jobs to cheap labor overseas, leaving manufacturing facilities vacant and Georgians struggling to find work. Now, entire communities across our state are treading water, looking for opportunities to recover, grow, and prosper.As a successful businessman, Brad Raffensperger knows how to create jobs, local investment, and economic opportunity. As Governor, Brad will partner with the Trump Administration to bring back manufacturing jobs to Georgia, recruit promising start-ups, and relocate overseas juggernauts to the Peach State. Expand tax credits and investments for technical colleges and trade schools, ensuring affordable and equal opportunities to all forms of higher educationIncentivize “reshoring” when Georgia-based jobs for hardworking Georgians are created and sustained.Designate “Tax Free Zones” for economically depressed communities to incentivize business, job creation.Keep Our Families SafeJoe Biden’s “Open Border” policy coupled with the radical left’s woke agenda has created an epidemic of violence and indoctrination. A husband, father, and grandfather, Brad Raffensperger is wholeheartedly committed to keeping your loved ones – and his – safe in the classroom, at home, and in the community.At SchoolSchool Safety Grants to hire additional School Resource Officers, better fortify the perimeter, and/or install video cameras and door locking systems.Enhance coordination between federal, state, and local law enforcement, to ensure all threats are shared and appropriately processed.Eliminate all remnants of the radical left’s woke agenda by ending radical curriculums and policies, rooting out pornography in the library, and banning biological males from competing in any female sporting event.At HomeDouble down on recruiting for the Georgia State Patrol (and other state law enforcement agencies) through competitive signing bonuses, tax relief, student loan and housing incentives.Offer cash compensation and/or tax incentives to help local law enforcement agencies recruit and retain top tier talent, with the goal of having all departments fully staffed by 2028.Fully support all efforts by the Trump Administration to deport criminal aliens from Georgia by empowering and funding state law enforcement to partner with local police and Sheriff’s Departments.In the CommunityTotally ban puberty blockers and gender transition surgeries for any minor suffering from gender dysphoria.Continue to crack down on human and drug trafficking by targeting street gangs and cartels, bolstering resources for law enforcement, and mandatory sentencing.Stand firm against any effort to undermine life, gun rights, Religious Liberty, or the freedoms enshrined in the United States Constitution.— Brad Raffensperger's campaign website (February 7, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

Brad Raffensperger did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

The following themes were found on Raffensperger's campaign website.

The Conservative to Support FairTax.

As our Secretary of State, Brad will be a vocal supporter of eliminating the income tax and replacing it with the FairTax. This change will mean more jobs and new businesses in Georgia.

The Conservative to Take on Trafficking in Georgia.

Georgia has tragically been named the #1 location for sex trafficking in the world, and families are being destroyed by it. As our Secretary of State Brad will aggressively work with law enforcement to close down companies that are a front for illegal sex trafficking or drug trafficking.

The Conservative to Strengthen Voter ID.

Only legal American citizens should be allowed to vote. Brad will continue to protect voter ID laws and require proper identification to vote.

The Conservative to Support Paper Ballot for Verification of Voters.

Too many Georgians question whether their votes are being tabulated correctly or manipulated. As our Secretary of State, Brad will update all voting machines to have a paper ballot verification for ballot security.[11]

—Brad Raffensperger's 2018 campaign website[12]