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Bill Cowsert

REPUBLICAN

Bill Cowsert is running for Georgia State Senator, District 46.

Personal background

Bill is originally from Macon, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Presbyterian College and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Amy, have three children. They attend First Presbyterian Church of Athens.

Professional background

Bill is a lawyer. He works as a partner at law firm Cowsert Heath LLP.

Political background

Bill Cowsert is the currently the state senator for district 46. He was first elected in 2006 and has been in office for eight terms. He is senate majority leader.

Economy

As a senator, supported rural high-speed broadband internet access.

As a senator, helped cut taxes for corporations and for the richest Georgians, lowering the tax rate on the highest income earners to 5.75%.

As a senator, helped double the state income tax standard deduction.

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Voting & Elections

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

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Healthcare

Opposes abortion and wants to reform healthcare.

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Education

As a senator, supported fully funding public schools and providing on the job training to middle school and high school students.

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Public Safety

Has an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association and supports second amendment rights.

As a senator, created a board of homeland security, where police, teachers, emergency management professionals, and business executives create Georgia's plan in the case of domestic terrorism.

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