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Gloria S. Butler

DEMOCRAT

Gloria S. Butler is running for Georgia State Senator, District 55.

Because this race is uncontested, Gloria S. Butler will take office.

Personal background

She attends Berean Christian Church in Stone Mountain.

Professional background

Gloria has an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Perimeter College. Gloria is a State Senator. Previously, she was director of Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign and later became a legislative assistant to McKinney.

Political background

Gloria Butler is State Senator for District 55. She was first elected in 1998 and has served ten terms. She is the highest ranking female in the Senate and is the Senate Democratic Caucus Chairwoman.

Voting & Elections

Says, "Everyone’s vote is sacred, and access to the polls is essential to the health of our democracy".

Opposes "tactics to suppress the vote of voters of color".

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Economy

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Supports using income tax revenue to subsidize childcare costs for working parents.

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Healthcare

Supports expanding Medicaid.

Wants to see rural hospitals and health care workers receiving the resources they need.

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Public Safety

As of April 26, 2022, Gloria S. Butler did not have a website or any information online.

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Education

Supports investing in schools and students.

Wants to increase teachers, substitute teachers, and paraprofessionals in the classroom to help support education gaps.

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