Tim Dorr: Candidate For GA House District 53
Tim Dorr, Candidate For GA House District 53
Election Date: May 19, 2026
Candidate Website: https://timdorrforgeorgia.com/
Candidate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timdorrforgeorgia/
Candidate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timdorrforgeorgia
See your sample ballot and all candidates for this and every election here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Question 1 Topic: Defending Constitutional Rights
Over the past year, federal officers within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have detained individuals without cause and searched homes without a judicial warrant, which violates the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
Will you support the Fourth Amendment right to privacy and demand an end to unlawful conduct by DHS and other government agencies?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: I have seen firsthand just how cruel the current enforcement system can be after ICE unjustly detained a close family friend and denied her necessary cancer medication. I will firmly oppose any state efforts that force local police to act as federal immigration enforcement. I will stand as a firewall to defend our rights and will not negotiate the surrender of our constitutional protections to any overreaching government agency.
Question 2 Topic: Defending Constitutional Rights
Public reports estimate that since 2022, President Donald Trump has issued more than 100 threats to investigate, prosecute, imprison, or otherwise punish those who are critical of him, including news organizations and talk show hosts (such as Jimmy Kimmel). In September 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi indicted former FBI director James Comey after Trump publicly called for his prosecution.
Do you agree that the president and other government officials should not attack political enemies or those exercising their First Amendment rights?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The weaponization of our justice system to punish political opponents and silence free speech is a dangerous escalation that threatens the core of our democracy. I will vehemently defend the First Amendment and hold any government official accountable who abuses their power to intimidate critics or undermine the free press.
Question 3 Topic: Defending Constitutional Rights
Videos, court statements, and internal communications show that officers of the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE agents, have knowingly and criminally acted outside of their authority. Since the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, the administration has prevented the state of Minnesota from conducting a proper criminal investigation of the perpetrator.
Do you agree that, subject to existing legal precedent, states have the right to prosecute crimes, and will you advocate for the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed by federal officers?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: No individual or agency is above the law, and federal badges cannot be used as shields against criminal accountability. States must retain their fundamental right to investigate and prosecute offenses committed within their borders to deliver justice for victims and protect our communities from unchecked government overreach.
Question 4 Topic: Commitment To Democratic Process
A landmark 2004 Princeton study found that a small group of elites and corporations have the greatest influence on U.S. legislation. This issue was exacerbated in 2010, when SCOTUS’s Citizens United decision paved the way for the creation of SuperPACs, which to date have spent more than $5 billion in anonymous special interest dollars to influence US elections and policy.
In your role, will you work to ensure that corporations and PACs are not able to exert undue influence on the legislative process?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The flood of unchecked corporate money unleashed by Citizens United has drowned out the voices of everyday Georgians and handed too much power to special interests. I am fully committed to advancing strong campaign finance reform, increasing dark money transparency, and ensuring our legislative process serves the voters rather than the highest bidder.
Question 5 Topic: Commitment To Democratic Process
The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank that authored Project 2025, has catalogued every instance of voter fraud in federal elections since 1982 and found that it occurred exceedingly rarely—about once for every million votes. Still, unfounded claims of fraud are frequently used to cast doubt on election results and to advocate for more restrictive laws. President Trump has even called for Republicans to “nationalize” the elections, and on March 31, 2026, he signed an executive order to restrict absentee ballots.
As an elected official, will you help protect free and fair elections, and refute unfounded claims of fraud that undermine faith in our electoral process?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The continuous spread of fabricated voter fraud claims is a deliberate tactic meant to justify voter suppression and erode public trust in our democracy. I will actively refute these bad-faith attacks and leverage my technology background to push for modernized election systems that keep voting secure, accessible, and straightforward for every eligible Georgian.
Question 6 Topic: Commitment To Democratic Process
Though congressional district maps are usually only redrawn once a decade after the census, several states, including Texas and California, passed new laws in 2025 with the explicitly partisan purpose of gerrymandering to gain more seats in the House of Representatives. In Wisconsin and Illinois, gerrymandering has resulted in the winning party receiving about 25% more House seats than their vote share.
Do you agree that fair representation requires fair maps, and will you advocate for them?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Gerrymandering is a systemic failure where politicians manipulate boundaries to choose their voters instead of the other way around. I am currently running in District 53, which is a clearly gerrymandered map designed to dilute the voices of our communities. I will strongly advocate for independent redistricting commissions to ensure fair maps and a government that actually reflects the will of the people.
Question 7 Topic: Belief In System of Law
In the case of J.G.G. v. Trump, the administration disobeyed a federal court’s explicit order on March 15, 2025, to stop a deportation flight of Venezualan immigrants and to return any flights that were already in the air. The following year, on February 26, 2026, Federal Court Judge Patrick Schiltz issued an opinion detailing the Trump administration’s failure to comply with hundreds
of court orders pertaining to Habeas petitions.
In your position, will you follow court orders and hold other officials accountable for failing to do so?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The foundation of our democracy relies on strict adherence to the rule of law and the vital checks and balances provided by our judicial system. Ignoring court orders sets a dangerous precedent of unchecked executive overreach. I am fully committed to respecting judicial authority and ensuring that no public official is allowed to operate outside the bounds of the law.
Question 8 Topic: Belief In System of Law
Donald Trump has personally profited an estimated $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency in the second term of his presidency while simultaneously acting to deregulate the industry.
Do you believe that a president and other government officials should be required to divest from conflicts of interest during their term in office, and will you commit to doing the same?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Public service is a fundamental trust, and elected officials must prioritize the needs of their constituents over personal financial gain. I firmly believe that strict ethics rules and divestment requirements are essential to preventing corruption and maintaining faith in our government. If elected, I fully commit to transparently managing my assets and removing any conflicts of interest so I can focus entirely on delivering practical solutions for Georgia families.
Question 9 Topic: Countering Authoritarianism
On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court struck down $175 billion of tariffs instituted by President Trump, determining that imposing these tariffs overstepped the bounds of his authority. The administration has also illegally withheld congressionally-appropriated funds from states and government agencies through executive action, per the Government Accountability Office.
Will you commit to supporting Congress’s power of the purse and demand an end to this form of executive overreach?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The Constitution explicitly entrusts the power of the purse to the legislative branch to ensure that public funds are spent according to the will of the people. Sidestepping this authority through unchecked executive action undermines our fundamental democratic checks and balances. I am fully committed to defending the separation of powers and will firmly oppose any efforts to unlawfully bypass legislative appropriations.
Question 10 Topic: Countering Authoritarianism
In 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that the president is immune from criminal liability for “official acts,” making impeachment the only reliable check on presidential power.
Do you believe that Congress has the responsibility to conduct impeachment proceedings, as it did by investigating alleged corruption by President Biden, in order to prevent corruption, abuse of power, and unconstitutional acts for which the president is otherwise unaccountable?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: The Constitution established impeachment as a critical mechanism to ensure that no executive is above the law. When judicial rulings limit legal accountability, it becomes even more vital for the legislative branch to exercise its oversight responsibilities to prevent abuses of power. I firmly support strong checks and balances at every level of government to maintain integrity, transparency, and public trust.
Question 11 Topic: Countering Authoritarianism
During his second term in office, Donald Trump has fired seventeen independent inspectors general and defunded or removed key staff from independent government watchdogs including the Office of Professional Responsibility, the Office of Government Ethics, and the Office of Special Counsel. The administration has also failed to keep adequate records, blocked the release of records (such as the Epstein Files), and claimed ownership of presidential records in violation of legal precedent and ethical standards.
In your role, will you work to ensure transparency and accountability through adequate record keeping and independent inspectors, and will you hold those who do not meet these standards accountable?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Transparency and independent oversight are the fundamental requirements of any functioning government. Drawing from my background in the tech industry, I know that strict record-keeping and clear accountability structures are essential to maintaining public trust and preventing corruption. I will firmly support independent watchdogs and demand comprehensive transparency standards to ensure no official can hide their actions from the voters.
Question 12 Topic: Truth in Public Discourse and Decision-Making
Despite overwhelming scientific consensus on the benefits and risks of vaccines, some high-profile critics continue to make claims about vaccines that have been debunked.
Do you believe that RFK Jr.’s choice to staff the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices with people who push easily-refuted pseudoscientific theories is harmful to Americans’ health, and will you advocate for science-based decision-making?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: Healthcare policy must be driven by rigorous data and peer-reviewed science, not political agendas or debunked conspiracy theories. My career in technology has been built on practical, evidence-based problem solving, and I will strictly advocate for public health decisions that rely on actual medical expertise to protect our communities.
Question 13 Topic: Truth in Public Discourse and Decision-Making
Many public officials make false assertions when they believe it is politically useful. Vice President J.D. Vance defended this practice after claiming Haitians were eating cats and dogs, saying “If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people, then that’s what I’m going to do.”
Do you agree that lying about the facts voters use to make decisions distracts from the actual issues, and will you commit to accurately representing established facts?
Answer: Yes
Explanation: N/A