{"id":157,"name":"JONATHAN MCCOLUMN","first_name":"JONATHAN","last_name":"MCCOLUMN","middle_name":"MR","suffix":null,"bioguide_id":null,"fec_candidate_id":"S2GA00282","ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":1,"party":"REPUBLICAN PARTY","status":"candidate","photo_url":null,"website":null,"campaign_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM","email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":"jonmccolumn","social_facebook":"https://facebook.com/JMcColumn","social_instagram":"mccolumn4leadership","social_youtube":"https://youtube.com/@mccolumnforleadership1259","state":"GA","district":"00","city":null,"assumed_office":null,"term_end":null,"born":null,"source":"fec","source_url":"https://api.open.fec.gov/v1/candidate/S2GA00282/","source_updated":"2026-06-19 08:00:29","first_seen":"2026-05-09 07:51:37","last_seen":"2026-06-19 11:24:36","created_at":"2026-05-09 07:51:37","updated_at":"2026-06-19 11:24:36","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Senator","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"senate","positions":[{"topic":"Education","stance":"Meet Jonathan McColumn","detail":"Born in October 1964, Macon, GA, this little boy appears to have little chance for success in the USA. His surroundings reveal poverty and without a future – except, he was born in the USA! The probability of achieving success in consonance with the message of pursuing one’s own happiness may not reach him – except, he was born in the USA! By the grace of God, through the graces of the offerings in the USA, coupled with his persistence to pursue and achieve excellence, he would become a Clergy, a Consultant, a University Instructor, and an U.S. Army General Officer.","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Summarized Accomplishments","detail":"Executive/Strategic Level Experience – Brigadier General (Retired), U.S. Army, 35 years 3 Master Degrees (Strategic Studies, Business Administration, Education) Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certified – Contracting; Senior member U.S. Army Acquisition Corps Countries lived/served: United States, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Germany, Greece, Estonia, Poland Occupations/Service:Clergy, Logistician, Acquisition/Contracting, Education, Speaking Clergy (Pastor – Associate/Assistant Minister) while serving in the military Ordained – Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA Licensed – Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Co-Founded – Good Shepherd Church, Japan Adjunct Instructor, Phoenix University, Yokota Air Base, Japan First Lieutenant Jonathan McColumn being promoted to Captain by his Father (Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr) and Colonel Richard Baker (Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, First United States Army) Jon serving as a gospel radio DJ, WNYR 98.5, Geneva, NY, 1992","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Summarized Accomplishments","detail":"Executive/Strategic Level Experience – Brigadier General (Retired), U.S. Army, 35 years 3 Master Degrees (Strategic Studies, Business Administration, Education) Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certified – Contracting; Senior member U.S. Army Acquisition Corps Countries lived/served: United States, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Germany, Greece, Estonia, Poland Occupations/Service:Clergy, Logistician, Acquisition/Contracting, Education, Speaking Clergy (Pastor – Associate/Assistant Minister) while serving in the military Ordained – Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA Licensed – Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Co-Founded – Good Shepherd Church, Japan Adjunct Instructor, Phoenix University, Yokota Air Base, Japan First Lieutenant Jonathan McColumn being promoted to Captain by his Father (Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr) and Colonel Richard Baker (Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, First United States Army) Jon serving as a gospel radio DJ, WNYR 98.5, Geneva, NY, 1992","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Summarized Accomplishments","detail":"Executive/Strategic Level Experience – Brigadier General (Retired), U.S. Army, 35 years 3 Master Degrees (Strategic Studies, Business Administration, Education) Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certified – Contracting; Senior member U.S. Army Acquisition Corps Countries lived/served: United States, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Germany, Greece, Estonia, Poland Occupations/Service:Clergy, Logistician, Acquisition/Contracting, Education, Speaking Clergy (Pastor – Associate/Assistant Minister) while serving in the military Ordained – Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA Licensed – Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Co-Founded – Good Shepherd Church, Japan Adjunct Instructor, Phoenix University, Yokota Air Base, Japan First Lieutenant Jonathan McColumn being promoted to Captain by his Father (Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr) and Colonel Richard Baker (Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, First United States Army) Jon serving as a gospel radio DJ, WNYR 98.5, Geneva, NY, 1992","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Summarized Accomplishments","detail":"Executive/Strategic Level Experience – Brigadier General (Retired), U.S. Army, 35 years 3 Master Degrees (Strategic Studies, Business Administration, Education) Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certified – Contracting; Senior member U.S. Army Acquisition Corps Countries lived/served: United States, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Germany, Greece, Estonia, Poland Occupations/Service:Clergy, Logistician, Acquisition/Contracting, Education, Speaking Clergy (Pastor – Associate/Assistant Minister) while serving in the military Ordained – Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA Licensed – Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Co-Founded – Good Shepherd Church, Japan Adjunct Instructor, Phoenix University, Yokota Air Base, Japan First Lieutenant Jonathan McColumn being promoted to Captain by his Father (Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr) and Colonel Richard Baker (Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, First United States Army) Jon serving as a gospel radio DJ, WNYR 98.5, Geneva, NY, 1992","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Summarized Accomplishments","detail":"Executive/Strategic Level Experience – Brigadier General (Retired), U.S. Army, 35 years 3 Master Degrees (Strategic Studies, Business Administration, Education) Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Certified – Contracting; Senior member U.S. Army Acquisition Corps Countries lived/served: United States, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Germany, Greece, Estonia, Poland Occupations/Service:Clergy, Logistician, Acquisition/Contracting, Education, Speaking Clergy (Pastor – Associate/Assistant Minister) while serving in the military Ordained – Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA Licensed – Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Co-Founded – Good Shepherd Church, Japan Adjunct Instructor, Phoenix University, Yokota Air Base, Japan First Lieutenant Jonathan McColumn being promoted to Captain by his Father (Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr) and Colonel Richard Baker (Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, First United States Army) Jon serving as a gospel radio DJ, WNYR 98.5, Geneva, NY, 1992","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"General Information","detail":"Total 35 Years of Service, US Army (31 Years Active Federal Service) Strategic/Executive Leadership in Logistics and Acquisition Licensed Ministry – Clergy (1996), Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Ordained (2006), Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA 2019 Distinguished Alumni, Northside High School, Warner Robins, GA Co-Founder, Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ, Tokyo, Japan Member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Family – Jewel Faith McColumn (Daughter), Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr (deceased) (Father), Eloise McColumn (Mother), 11 siblings Served as Interim Pastor, Mount Vernon First Baptist Church, Newnan, GA Home – Warner Robins, Georgia (Born – Macon, Georgia)","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"General Information","detail":"Total 35 Years of Service, US Army (31 Years Active Federal Service) Strategic/Executive Leadership in Logistics and Acquisition Licensed Ministry – Clergy (1996), Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Ordained (2006), Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA 2019 Distinguished Alumni, Northside High School, Warner Robins, GA Co-Founder, Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ, Tokyo, Japan Member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Family – Jewel Faith McColumn (Daughter), Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr (deceased) (Father), Eloise McColumn (Mother), 11 siblings Served as Interim Pastor, Mount Vernon First Baptist Church, Newnan, GA Home – Warner Robins, Georgia (Born – Macon, Georgia)","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"General Information","detail":"Total 35 Years of Service, US Army (31 Years Active Federal Service) Strategic/Executive Leadership in Logistics and Acquisition Licensed Ministry – Clergy (1996), Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Ordained (2006), Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA 2019 Distinguished Alumni, Northside High School, Warner Robins, GA Co-Founder, Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ, Tokyo, Japan Member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Family – Jewel Faith McColumn (Daughter), Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr (deceased) (Father), Eloise McColumn (Mother), 11 siblings Served as Interim Pastor, Mount Vernon First Baptist Church, Newnan, GA Home – Warner Robins, Georgia (Born – Macon, Georgia)","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"General Information","detail":"Total 35 Years of Service, US Army (31 Years Active Federal Service) Strategic/Executive Leadership in Logistics and Acquisition Licensed Ministry – Clergy (1996), Elizabeth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Ordained (2006), Macedonia Baptist Church, Arlington, VA 2019 Distinguished Alumni, Northside High School, Warner Robins, GA Co-Founder, Good Shepherd Church of God in Christ, Tokyo, Japan Member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Family – Jewel Faith McColumn (Daughter), Rev Harold L. McColumn, Sr (deceased) (Father), Eloise McColumn (Mother), 11 siblings Served as Interim Pastor, Mount Vernon First Baptist Church, Newnan, GA Home – Warner Robins, Georgia (Born – Macon, Georgia)","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Values","detail":"There is no place like the USA – represents opportunities for all Healthcare available to all Constitutional – Compassionate – Conservative (Republican Party) Pro-life Empowerment for all – at every echelon Individual accountability Secured Borders (US border sovereignty) States retain rights (per US Constitution) Pro military/local police support to communities Fiscal accountability (responsible spending and taxation) Education independence (vouchers follow children in the event of failing school) Pro fossil fuels until such time the market determines otherwise (laissez-faire) Existential threat to US (China, cybersecurity, deception (some media), US Debt, Education) Mercy goes hand and hand with obedience to the law – Rule of law must stand Jon ministering to a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Carlisle, PA, 2010 BG McColumn (Quebec, Canada) conducts site visit with a subordinate command conducting transportation movement.","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Values","detail":"There is no place like the USA – represents opportunities for all Healthcare available to all Constitutional – Compassionate – Conservative (Republican Party) Pro-life Empowerment for all – at every echelon Individual accountability Secured Borders (US border sovereignty) States retain rights (per US Constitution) Pro military/local police support to communities Fiscal accountability (responsible spending and taxation) Education independence (vouchers follow children in the event of failing school) Pro fossil fuels until such time the market determines otherwise (laissez-faire) Existential threat to US (China, cybersecurity, deception (some media), US Debt, Education) Mercy goes hand and hand with obedience to the law – Rule of law must stand Jon ministering to a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Carlisle, PA, 2010 BG McColumn (Quebec, Canada) conducts site visit with a subordinate command conducting transportation movement.","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"Values","detail":"There is no place like the USA – represents opportunities for all Healthcare available to all Constitutional – Compassionate – Conservative (Republican Party) Pro-life Empowerment for all – at every echelon Individual accountability Secured Borders (US border sovereignty) States retain rights (per US Constitution) Pro military/local police support to communities Fiscal accountability (responsible spending and taxation) Education independence (vouchers follow children in the event of failing school) Pro fossil fuels until such time the market determines otherwise (laissez-faire) Existential threat to US (China, cybersecurity, deception (some media), US Debt, Education) Mercy goes hand and hand with obedience to the law – Rule of law must stand Jon ministering to a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Carlisle, PA, 2010 BG McColumn (Quebec, Canada) conducts site visit with a subordinate command conducting transportation movement.","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Values","detail":"There is no place like the USA – represents opportunities for all Healthcare available to all Constitutional – Compassionate – Conservative (Republican Party) Pro-life Empowerment for all – at every echelon Individual accountability Secured Borders (US border sovereignty) States retain rights (per US Constitution) Pro military/local police support to communities Fiscal accountability (responsible spending and taxation) Education independence (vouchers follow children in the event of failing school) Pro fossil fuels until such time the market determines otherwise (laissez-faire) Existential threat to US (China, cybersecurity, deception (some media), US Debt, Education) Mercy goes hand and hand with obedience to the law – Rule of law must stand Jon ministering to a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Carlisle, PA, 2010 BG McColumn (Quebec, Canada) conducts site visit with a subordinate command conducting transportation movement.","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Values","detail":"There is no place like the USA – represents opportunities for all Healthcare available to all Constitutional – Compassionate – Conservative (Republican Party) Pro-life Empowerment for all – at every echelon Individual accountability Secured Borders (US border sovereignty) States retain rights (per US Constitution) Pro military/local police support to communities Fiscal accountability (responsible spending and taxation) Education independence (vouchers follow children in the event of failing school) Pro fossil fuels until such time the market determines otherwise (laissez-faire) Existential threat to US (China, cybersecurity, deception (some media), US Debt, Education) Mercy goes hand and hand with obedience to the law – Rule of law must stand Jon ministering to a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, Carlisle, PA, 2010 BG McColumn (Quebec, Canada) conducts site visit with a subordinate command conducting transportation movement.","source_url":"https://JONATHANMCCOLUMN.COM/meet","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Values","detail":"There is no place like the USA – represents opportunities for all Healthcare available to all Constitutional – Compassionate – Conservative (Republican Party) Pro-life Empowerment for all – at every echelon Individual accountability Secured Borders (US border sovereignty) States retain rights (per US Constitution) Pro military/local 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