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Brett is originally from Eureka, California. He has lived in Atlanta for 30 years and in Cumming for almost 19 years. He lives with his wife. They have two children.

Brett is an education consultant. He used to tour with the Center for Puppetry Arts.

Brett Binion's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

Said, "[g]errymandering in Georgia has already robbed voters of fair representation," and wants to create a transparent redistricting process with the opportunity for public comment. and an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission.

Wants to draw attention to fair representation as the most important issue affecting Georgia.

Plans to establish a Georgia voter's bill of rights and amend the Georgia constitution to require free and equal elections.

- Said, "[g]errymandering in Georgia has already robbed voters of fair representation," and wants to create a transparent redistricting process with the opportunity for public comment. and an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission.  
- Wants to draw attention to fair representation as the most important issue affecting Georgia. 
- Plans to establish a Georgia voter's bill of rights and amend the Georgia constitution to require free and equal elections.

Voting & Elections

Wants to tax carbon in order to decrease carbon emissions.

- Wants to tax carbon in order to decrease carbon emissions.

Economy

Supports pro-vaccination policies, expanding Medicaid, and making sure that the right to an abortion is fully protected under the law.

- Supports pro-vaccination policies, expanding Medicaid, and making sure that the right to an abortion is fully protected under the law.

Healthcare

Supports "[e]mpowering law enforcement with the best training and capabilities to enforce law, reduce crime, as well as earn community trust through openness and accountability.

- Plans to promote gun safety laws. 
- Supports "[e]mpowering law enforcement with the best training and capabilities to enforce law, reduce crime, as well as earn community trust through openness and accountability.

Public Safety

Wants to strengthen and fully fund public education and expand access to higher education.

- Wants to strengthen and fully fund public education and expand access to higher education.

Education

Brett Binion

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.