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Edna Jackson

DEMOCRAT

Edna Jackson is running for Georgia State Representative, District 165.

Personal background

Edna is from Savannah, Georgia. She has a bachelor's and master’s degree from Savannah State University. She has one son.

Professional background

Edna is a mayor. She used to be an administrator at Savannah State University for 30 years.

Political background

Edna Jackson is currently the mayor of Savannah, Georgia. She was first elected in 2011 and has been in office for three terms. She used to be on the Savannah City Council for three terms.

Economy

Wants to build on Georgia's reputation as a good place to do business

Supports strong labor and union rights.

Plans to build the resilience of the coastline, protect against rising sea levels, and offer increased emergency preparedness for hurricanes.

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Voting & Elections

Wants district lines to be "redrawn to be fair and equal for all citizens."

Supports access to register and vote in elections.

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Healthcare

Supports Medicaid expansion.

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Education

Supports fully funding K-12 schools and improving child mental health services.

Wants to expand the HOPE scholarship.

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Public Safety

Plans to work with law enforcement and support bipartisan criminal justice reforms.

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