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The current political climate in this country is very concerning to me. The rise of nationalist, fascist ideals in state and federal government and the backwards policy toward dealing with the COVID-19 crisis have made it imperative that I become involved in creating policy to reverse these trends. Second, my desire to run for this office has been strengthened over years of watching the career of my father, former state Sen. Vincent Fort. His years of activism and political service has served to foster my own political aspirations.
Sonya Halpern Sonya4ga.com
What is motivating you to run for this office? I have spent the better part of the last 20 years working with community organizations and nonprofits throughout Senate District 39. In that time, I have come face to face with the myriad problems that arise from poor policy decisions at the state level, from lack of healthcare access to crippling poverty. I realized that the only way to create meaningful change is at the state level. I have spent decades fighting the symptoms of bad policy that leaves so many people behind -- now I’m ready to tackle the issues head on.
STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 40
Democratic incumbent Erick Allen faces a challenge from Republican Taryn Chilivis Bowman. Neither candidate provided Voters Guide answers.
DISTRICT 52
Republican incumbent Deborah Silcox faces a challenge from Democrat Shea Roberts.
Shea Roberts
sheaforgeorgia.com What is motivating you to run for this office? In 2018, I ran to represent our district because I felt our leaders no longer reflected our community’s shared values. Since then, the need for change has only become more urgent. As we see our way out of this global health crisis, we need legislators who will fight for accessible, afBH
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www.ReporterNewspapers.net fordable healthcare, support our small businesses, and fully fund our schools; representatives who will prioritize fair elections over politics; leaders who will forge an inclusive Georgia to protect our children’s futures. In 2018, we came close to winning this critical seat. This year, we’re finishing what we started.
Deborah Silcox
SilcoxforGeorgia.com What is motivating you to run for this office? I am proud to be a strong, independent voice for House District 52, which I have represented since 2016. My focus has been and will continue to be the issues that matter most to our community. My experience in the legislature and my commitment to the health, safety and economic security of this district have motivated me to seek re-election in 2020.
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