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Phil Olaleye

DEMOCRAT

Phil Olaleye is running for Georgia State Representative, District 59.

Personal background

Phil is originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia. He received a Bachelor's degree from Duke University and a Master's degree from the Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He lives in Summerhill with his wife and one child.

Professional background

Phil is an Executive Director of Next Generation Men & Women, an education non-profit. He previously worked as a Director for WorkSource Atlanta. He also worked abroad as part of the Peace Corps and at CitiGroup.

Political background

Phil's campaign for state representative is his first entry into politics.

Voting & Elections

Prioritizes expanding the right to vote.

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Economy

Wants to raise the minimum wage.

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Healthcare

Argues that "expanding Medicaid would extend health insurance to thousands of children, to over 155,000 women, and to nearly half of Georgia’s uninsured veterans and their spouses"

Believes that "additional investments in affordable, reproductive healthcare are critical to resolving racial disparities in health care access and outcomes"

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Public Safety

As of October 28, 2022, Phil Olaleye’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Education

Supports "equitable investments to fund more teachers, emotional and mental health support, [and] enrichment programs"

Wants to expand needs-based scholarships

Believes "removing barriers to high-quality training opportunities and increasing the state minimum wage to meet a livable standard of pay will ensure all Georgians can thrive as adults"

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