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Scott Holcomb

DEMOCRAT

Scott Holcomb is running for Georgia State Representative, District 81.

Personal background

Scott has a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut, a law degree from West Virginia University, a master's degree in business administration from the University of Georgia, and a master's degree in public administration from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Professional background

Scott is a lawyer. He founded Holcomb + Ward, LLP, a law firm. He used to be a lawyer in the U.S. Army.

Political background

Scott Holcomb is a state representative for District 81. He was first elected in 2010 and has been in office for six terms.

ON THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Economy

Said, [o]ne of government's most important responsibilities is to set the table for private sector growth," including "innovative use of tax revenue, strategic investment in infrastructure ... and prudent support for people who are hurting due to the slowdown."

Wants to invest in transportation, especially transit in the metro areas.

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Voting & Elections

As of July 5, 2022, Scott Holcomb’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

As of July 5, 2022, Scott Holcomb’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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TOP PRIORITY

Education

Wants to reinstate compensation for National Board Certified teachers, restore state funding to get rid of teacher furloughs and return class sizes to previous levels, and address poverty and its impact on student performance.

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TOP PRIORITY

Public Safety

As a state representative, worked to address the state's backlog of untested sexual assault kits, to preserve evidence in sexual assault cases, and to allow victims of domestic violence to break their leases without an early termination penalty.

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