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Derek has a bachelor's degree in Applied Biology and Applied Mathematics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served on the Board of Providence Christian Academy. 

Derek is an investor and serves on the Board of Sellr Technologies, Inc. He also has experience as a Financial Services Executive, Managing Partner, and Managing Director of Business Development.

Ballot Pedia, Keith Gettmann

Derek Keith Gettmann's campaign for State Representative in State House District 51 is his first entry into politics.

Member of the CUNA National Housing Reform Task Force and is on the Board of Directors for the Associated Credit Union.

Said, "During my career, I have been engaged in the following transactions: $4 Billion in whole loan trades; $36 Billion in servicing trades; $100 Billion in a combination of underwriting, audits, due diligence, and forensic reviews: and, $111 Billion in credit risk management/servicing oversight."

Wants to eliminate the Internal Revenue Service.

- Member of the CUNA National Housing Reform Task Force and is on the Board of Directors for the Associated Credit Union.
- Said, "During my career, I have been engaged in the following transactions: $4 Billion in whole loan trades; $36 Billion in servicing trades; $100 Billion in a combination of underwriting, audits, due diligence, and forensic reviews: and, $111 Billion in credit risk management/servicing oversight."
- Wants to eliminate the Internal Revenue Service.

Economy

Wants to eliminate the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Opposes Nestlé implementing animal-free dairy proteins and said, "For multiple thousands of years, we have been consuming animal based milk, creams, and cheeses. We seem to be doing just fine while also enjoying ourselves."

- Wants to eliminate the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Opposes Nestlé implementing animal-free dairy proteins and said, "For multiple thousands of years, we have been consuming animal based milk, creams, and cheeses. We seem to be doing just fine while also enjoying ourselves."

Energy & the Environment

Believes that "COVID-19 was not as deadly as we were told, and that the government overreacted with the policies they enacted."

Opposes abortion and said "we KNOW that Planned Parenthood was a racially motivated organization with the intent of lowering the African American birth rate and population."

- Believes that "COVID-19 was not as deadly as we were told, and that the government overreacted with the policies they enacted."
- Opposes abortion and said "we KNOW that Planned Parenthood was a racially motivated organization with the intent of lowering the African American birth rate and population."

Healthcare

Said, "Age is NOT the issue. Mental acuity is the issue. So, not only is Biden compromised but he is mentally incapable."

Opposed the hanging of an LGBTQ flag on the White House.

- Said, "Age is NOT the issue. Mental acuity is the issue. So, not only is Biden compromised but he is mentally incapable."
- Opposed the hanging of an LGBTQ flag on the White House.

Voting & Elections

As of July 25, 2024, Derek Keith Gettmann did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Said, "I would say that most universities are more interested in social change than in higher education. And, that apparently has impacted many generations."

Opposes student loan forgiveness and said, "I paid for all four of my children to attend the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. No, I do not owe anyone else a free education. Aside from that, most universities now teach socialistic ideals."

- Said, "I would say that most universities are more interested in social change than in higher education. And, that apparently has impacted many generations."
- Opposes student loan forgiveness and said, "I paid for all four of my children to attend the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. No, I do not owe anyone else a free education. Aside from that, most universities now teach socialistic ideals."

Education

Derek Keith Gettmann

Ballotpedia: Ester Panitch

Esther resides in Sandy Springs with her husband and three children. Panitch earned a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor from the University of Miami.

Esther began her career as a public defender in Miami and Fulton County before moving into private practice, where she has assisted victims of domestic violence and Boy Scout abuse. 

Esther Panitch was elected as the State Representative of State House District 51 in 2022 and has served one term in this position.

Candidate website

Said, "I will continue to work with municipal governments to incentivize affordability in new developments through zoning and tax credits and support requiring developers who take advantage of state opportunity zones to provide affordable units."

The candidate's website says, "Georgia has an affordable housing crisis. Exacerbated by the pandemic, low-interest rates, and rising inflation, the supply of affordable housing is not meeting the supply."

Believes "Georgia has an affordable housing crisis. Exacerbated by the pandemic, low-interest rates, and rising inflation, the supply of affordable housing is not meeting the supply."

- Said, "I will continue to work with municipal governments to incentivize affordability in new developments through zoning and tax credits and support requiring developers who take advantage of state opportunity zones to provide affordable units."
- Believes "Georgia has an affordable housing crisis. Exacerbated by the pandemic, low-interest rates, and rising inflation, the supply of affordable housing is not meeting the supply."

Said, "On our most recent infrastructure report card, Georgia received “D” grades for our transportation, wastewater management, and dam upkeep. We need to build a greener future."

The candidate's website says, "Ensure dams such as Morgan Falls receive adequate maintenance"

Wants to "Ensure dams such as Morgan Falls receive adequate maintenance"

- Said, "On our most recent infrastructure report card, Georgia received “D” grades for our transportation, wastewater management, and dam upkeep. We need to build a greener future."
- Wants to "Ensure dams such as Morgan Falls receive adequate maintenance"

The candidate's website says, "Fight back against any attempt to interfere with a woman’s right to choose"

The candidate's website says, "Georgia is the 2nd least insured state; while our life expectancies are well below the national average, our maternal mortality rate is the second highest in the nation."

The candidate's website says, "Our current healthcare system is overly complicated, places an excessive burden on small business owners, and leaves thousands of Georgians uninsured or underinsured."

Believes "Our current healthcare system is overly complicated, places an excessive burden on small business owners, and leaves thousands of Georgians uninsured or underinsured."

The candidate's website says, "Expand Medicaid coverage to cover an additional 600,000 Georgians living without healthcare coverage"

Wants to expand Medicaid to cover an additional 600,000 Georgians living without healthcare coverage.

- Believes "Our current healthcare system is overly complicated, places an excessive burden on small business owners, and leaves thousands of Georgians uninsured or underinsured."
- Wants to expand Medicaid to cover an additional 600,000 Georgians living without healthcare coverage.
- Supports abortion.

The candidate's website says, "Easy access to the ballot box is a cornerstone of our democracy. The recent spate of attacks on our voting rights has left many Georgia residents concerned that their votes might not count in the future."

The candidate's website says, "Every American has the right to vote. Let’s make Election Day a state holiday to make sure our voices are heard."

The candidate's website says, "Now Esther is running for re-election to continue bringing representation to her community in this wave of antisemitism and extremism."

Said, "In the General Assembly, I will continue to thwart any attempt to suppress this most essential constitutional right. We must abolish gerrymandering, make it easier to vote early or by absentee ballot, and repeal Georgia’s discriminatory voter ID law."

Said, "We must abolish gerrymandering, make it easier to vote early or by absentee ballot, and repeal Georgia’s discriminatory voter ID law."

- Said, "We must abolish gerrymandering, make it easier to vote early or by absentee ballot, and repeal Georgia’s discriminatory voter ID law."

Twitter

The candidate's website says, "Esther has spent her life defending those who lack strong voices, both as a public defender and a State Representative."

Said, "As a criminal defense attorney, I know that mass incarceration is not a solution to combat crime."

Said, "I will continue to work on building a more collaborative relationship between our police and our communities... instead of fear. I have plans to introduce a bill that requires transcripts in grand juries."

Said, "Georgia has the 8th highest incarceration rate in the country... Additionally, overly militarized police patrol neighborhoods with a majority of Black and Brown neighbors..."

Said, "Georgia has the 8th highest incarceration rate in the country... Additionally, overly militarized police patrol neighborhoods with a majority of Black and Brown neighbors...as a criminal defense attorney, I know that mass incarceration is not a solution to combat crime."

The candidate's website says, "Promoting restorative justice and rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders"

Believes in "Promoting restorative justice and rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders"

The candidate's website says, "Eliminating mandatory minimum sentencing"

Wants to eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing.

Appointed by the House Speaker to serve on the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and "has been...pushing for legislation to define antisemitism and protect the Jewish community from discrimination."

Supports Israel and said "Atlantans must speak out for the unconditional release of Israeli hostages."

- Said, "I will continue to work on building a more collaborative relationship between our police and our communities... instead of fear. I have plans to introduce a bill that requires transcripts in grand juries."
- Said, "Georgia has the 8th highest incarceration rate in the country... Additionally, overly militarized police patrol neighborhoods with a majority of Black and Brown neighbors...as a criminal defense attorney, I know that mass incarceration is not a solution to combat crime."
- Believes in "Promoting restorative justice and rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders"
- Wants to eliminate mandatory minimum sentencing.
- Appointed by the House Speaker to serve on the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust and "has been...pushing for legislation to define antisemitism and protect the Jewish community from discrimination."
- Supports Israel and said "Atlantans must speak out for the unconditional release of Israeli hostages."

Facebook

Said, "I voted in favor of HB340 which provided additional grant funds to public schools and required planning periods for k-12 teachers."

Said, "I will continue work to see schools properly funded, educators properly compensated, and sufficient support personnel hired. Educators need to be allowed to focus on teaching fact-based curriculums without their classrooms being turned into political battlefields."

Said, "I will continue work to see schools properly funded, educators properly compensated, and sufficient support personnel hired."

The candidate's website says, "Education is the surest route to upward economic mobility. So why are our schools underfunded and our teachers overworked? ... Instead of addressing real-world problems, the Republican Party would rather slash school funding ..."

Believes "Education is the surest route to upward economic mobility. So why are our schools underfunded and our teachers overworked? ... Instead of addressing real-world problems, the Republican Party would rather slash school funding ..."

Said, "Educators need to be allowed to focus on teaching fact-based curriculums without their classrooms being turned into political battlefields."

- Said, "I voted in favor of HB340 which provided additional grant funds to public schools and required planning periods for k-12 teachers."
- Said, "I will continue work to see schools properly funded, educators properly compensated, and sufficient support personnel hired."
- Believes "Education is the surest route to upward economic mobility. So why are our schools underfunded and our teachers overworked? ... Instead of addressing real-world problems, the Republican Party would rather slash school funding ..."
- Said, "Educators need to be allowed to focus on teaching fact-based curriculums without their classrooms being turned into political battlefields."
- Supports transgender youth.

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Esther Panitch

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.

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