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Josh has a bachelor's degree in international affairs and religion from the University of Georgia, a master's degree in public administration from the University of Georgia, and a law degree from Yale University.

Josh is a lawyers for ExpressJet airlines. He used to work for law firm Krevolin & Horst, LLC.

Josh McLaurin is currently the state representative for district 51. He was first elected in 2018 and has been in office for two terms.

Opposes "anti-democratic efforts by Georgia Republicans" including "restrictions on voting hours, drop boxes, and handing out water to people waiting in long lines"

Opposes SB 202, calling it a "voter suppression bill"

Argues that "attempts to obstruct access to the ballot box disproportionately impact minority communities"

- Opposes "anti-democratic efforts by Georgia Republicans" including "restrictions on voting hours, drop boxes, and handing out water to people waiting in long lines"
- Opposes SB 202, calling it a "voter suppression bill"
- Argues that "attempts to obstruct access to the ballot box disproportionately impact minority communities"

Voting & Elections

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

Economy

Believes "that decisions about abortion and contraceptive use should be left up to individuals–not dictated by the government"

Opposes "the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade"

As State Representative, voted against restrictions on abortion access and reproductive freedom

As State Representative, supported of a bipartisan mental health bill "that ensures health insurers will pay for mental health and substance abuse treatment for those in our state who need it"

- Believes "that decisions about abortion and contraceptive use should be left up to individuals–not dictated by the government"
- Opposes "the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade"
- As State Representative, voted against restrictions on abortion access and reproductive freedom
- Supports fully expanding Medicaid 
- As State Representative, supported of a bipartisan mental health bill "that ensures health insurers will pay for mental health and substance abuse treatment for those in our state who need it"

Healthcare

Introduced legislation to mandate a five-day waiting period for all gun sales in the state

Co-sponsored a red-flag bill and legislation to provide for background checks.

Supports "investments in healthcare, quality education, and affordable housing that give people the opportunity they need to turn away from a life of crime"

Cosponsor of legislation "to eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecutions of rape and other sexual violence"

Cosponsor of a "a sexual assault reform bill which was signed into law by the Governor. . .[that] creates a statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits to ensure that no victim’s pursuit of justice falls through the cracks"

- Introduced legislation to mandate a five-day waiting period for all gun sales in the state
- Co-sponsored a red-flag bill and legislation to provide for background checks. 
- Opposes permitless carry laws
- Supports "investments in healthcare, quality education, and affordable housing that give people the opportunity they need to turn away from a life of crime"
- Cosponsor of legislation "to eliminate the statute of limitations for prosecutions of rape and other sexual violence"
- Cosponsor of a "a sexual assault reform bill which was signed into law by the Governor. . .[that] creates a statewide tracking system for sexual assault kits to ensure that no victim’s pursuit of justice falls through the cracks"

Public Safety

Education

Josh McLaurin

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