(Editor’s note: This is one of a series of articles in the months to come on Democrat and Republican candidates for office.)
Jeanne Seaver was the first to throw her hat in the ring for Georgia’s Lt. Governor’s seat early this year. In an exclusive interview with InsiderAdvantage, the GOP activist from Savannah says she got into the race for one main reason — “Georgia needs leadership in the Lt. Governor’s office.”
Jeanne Seaver
“Georgians deserve a leader in that office — a leader who lives by Republican principles and doesn’t go along to get along like other good-ole-boy politicians do,” said Seaver. “We’ve reached a critical time in our country. Many folks question the integrity of our elections. Crime is rampant in our urban communities. Marxist ideals are increasingly taught to our children in schools. It takes a leader to stand up to that.
“When (Lt. Governor) Geoff Duncan walked off the floor, refusing to listen to discussions about Senate Bill 202 (elections bill), I knew I had to run,” Seaver added.
Seaver, a former Congressional candidate in the 12th District, has long been involved in political campaigns — helping elect Republicans and enact Conservative policies at all levels. She was also an early Trump supporter. In August 2015, Seaver was hired by Donald J. Trump for President as the Georgia grassroots coordinator, In that role, she built the first Women for Trump Coalition and helped establish a number of other coalitions including Veterans for Trump.
Seaver focuses on a number of issues as part of her campaign, including being an advocate and voice for veterans. “There are many benefits our veterans are entitled to, but most don’t even know about them,” she said. “I plan to designate staff who will work solely with our veterans, to prioritize awareness on the benefits offered to our Veterans from the Georgia Department of Veteran Services. I want to be the voice of the veterans and advocate for them.”
She is also focused on eliminating the state income tax in Georgia. She is committed to continuing research on implementation of the Georgia Fair Tax Act, a consumption tax — which she feels is the best option for Georgia moving forward. “I truly believe the consumption tax is the best solution for Georgia. The Georgia Fair Tax Act needs to be perfected, but I believe it is the answer.”
Voter integrity, education, broadband, illegal immigration and public safety are also among Seaver’s top issues. “I will lead the charge to make sure that Critical Race Theory is not forced on our children and families,” she said.
She also commits to being an advocate and voice for Georgia’s children, and says she will “prioritize state efforts to focus more on prevention of unlawful Juvenile activity and fostering safer and more sustainable communities for our children to grow up in.”
Seaver says she has travelled the state for over 20 years and listened to the needs of Georgians. “I have listened and have heard over and over again that people are tired of candidates showing up, asking for money, asking people to work hard to help them get elected, then never hear from them again after the election is over. People are sick of not being represented.
“I believe my life experience has given me a particular set of skills that uniquely qualify me to be Georgia’s next Lt. Governor. I want to be a leader for Georgia.”
