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Darrius Butler

DEMOCRAT

Darrius Butler is running for Georgia US Representative, District 8.

Personal background

Darrius is originally from Hawkinsville, Georgia. He studied seminary and psychology at Carver Bible College and history and political science at Georgia State University and Morehouse College.

Professional background

Darrius taught history to high school freshmen and worked in finance for seven years. He used to be a minister at Sanders Memorial Baptist Church.

Political background

Darrius Butler's campaign for U.S. representative is his first entry into politics.

Immigration

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

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Healthcare

Believes that "access to healthcare should not be connected to an employer" and wants to make sure that every American can buy into a national public option.

Wants to expand and improve the Affordable Care Act, lower the cost of prescription drugs, and process full access to reproductive and mental healthcare.

Plans to make PrEP free and available.

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Environment

Wants to give fossil fuel workers top priority for jobs in clean energy and create environmentally friendly jobs.

Supports "investment in resources, infrastructure, and education in communities of color to benefit in energy cost savings."

Supports the Environmental Protection Agency and clean air and water standards.

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Economy

Supports closing the gender pay gap, guaranteed parental leave, and banning discriminatory actions by employers against LGBTQ+ people.

Wants to "[p]rotect[] Americans from predatory practices by financial institutions and insurance companies," and "[f]orbid price gauging [sic] in times of crises or supply deficits."

Plans to get rid of monopolies on critical resources.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

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

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