Ballotpedia: Karen Bennett (Georgia)

Karen has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Howard University, a Master of Science Degree from Georgia State University, a Master of Divinity Degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University. She is actively involved with the New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Karen has served as a Physical Therapist and has been involved with various related organizations, including the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, The American Physical Therapy Association House of Delegates, and the TRI Alliance of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists in Georgia.

Karen L. Bennett is the State Representative of State House District 94. She was elected in 2012.

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The candidate's website says, "As a small business owner, she understands the needs of businesses and the rights of labor... Representative Bennett is putting those values into practice..."

Said she "understands the needs of businesses and the rights of labor."

Serves on the Regulated Industries, Economic Development, and Tourism Committees.

Supports "Veteran Work Opportunity Tax Credits, Income Tax Cuts, Equitable Pay For Kinship Care, [and] Minimum Wage Increase"

Said, "There's improvement in the state budget. However, we have a long way to go to meet the needs of ALL Georgians."

- Said she "understands the needs of businesses and the rights of labor."
- Serves on the Regulated Industries, Economic Development, and Tourism Committees.
- Supports "Veteran Work Opportunity Tax Credits, Income Tax Cuts, Equitable Pay For Kinship Care, [and] Minimum Wage Increase"
- Said, "There's improvement in the state budget. However, we have a long way to go to meet the needs of ALL Georgians."

Economy

Serves on the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.

- Serves on the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee.

Energy & the Environment

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The candidate's website says, "at the call center so far. Our goal is to provide affordable coverage to everyone seeking it before the deadline, and these additional days will give consumers an opportunity to come back and complete their enrollment for January 1 coverage."

Said, "Because of the extraordinary volume of consumers contacting our call center or visiting HealthCare.gov, we are extending the deadline to sign-up for January 1 coverage until 11:59pm PST December 19... Our goal is to provide affordable coverage to everyone seeking it before the deadline, and these additional days will give consumers an opportunity to come back and complete their enrollment for January 1 coverage."

The candidate's website says, "Representative Bennett wanted to ensure that constituents have access to healthcare information and affordable healthcare... She continues to be an avid supporter of offering Georgia citizens health care coverage through Medicaid Expansion."

Wants to expand Medicaid and "ensure that constituents have access to healthcare information and affordable healthcare."

The candidate's website says, "During Women’s Health Month in October, Representative Bennett participated in Breast Care Awareness forums and launched the Emma B. Allen Pink Sash Parade, honoring breast cancer survivors and bringing awareness to the benefits of early detection."

Participated in "Breast Care Awareness forums and launched the Emma B. Allen Pink Sash Parade, honoring breast cancer survivors and bringing awareness to the benefits of early detection."

Supports abortion and believes maternal mortality is a "crisis" in Georgia.

Said, "Striving to educate, enhance research, & advocate for the Alzheimer's community."

- Wants to expand Medicaid and "ensure that constituents have access to healthcare information and affordable healthcare."
- Participated in "Breast Care Awareness forums and launched the Emma B. Allen Pink Sash Parade, honoring breast cancer survivors and bringing awareness to the benefits of early detection."
- Serves on the Public Health Committee.
- Supports abortion and believes maternal mortality is a "crisis" in Georgia.
- Said, "Striving to educate, enhance research, & advocate for the Alzheimer's community."

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "On November 8, 2022 the citizens of Georgia’s House District 94 had turned out to voice their opinion at the ballot box... After early voting, Saturday voting and historic Sunday voting in DeKalb County, the votes were counted and Representative Karen Bennett was overwhelmingly declared the winner."

Said, "Our voting power can be the first step in rectifying the overturn of Roe v. Wade."

Said, "Our voting rights are still under attack in Georgia...Since the Shelby County v. Holder ruling in 2013, Republicans have consistently created laws that have suppressed our votes."

Said, "Regardless of the apparent partisan gerrymander, I still intend to run and represent the citizens of Georgia."

- Said, "Our voting power can be the first step in rectifying the overturn of Roe v. Wade."
- Said, "Our voting rights are still under attack in Georgia...Since the Shelby County v. Holder ruling in 2013, Republicans have consistently created laws that have suppressed our votes."
- Said, "Regardless of the apparent partisan gerrymander, I still intend to run and represent the citizens of Georgia."

Voting & Elections

Wants to increase "protections for seniors against fraud and abuse."

- Serves on the Code Revision Committee.
- Supports "Hate Crime Legislation."
- Wants to increase "protections for seniors against fraud and abuse."

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Increased Funding for Children with Special Needs"

Said, "I will continue to fight for stronger families, stronger schools, stronger communities, and a stronger Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "Fully Funded Public School Classrooms"

Supports fully funded public school classrooms and increased funding for children with special needs

Has been a member of the Georgia Babies Can’t Wait Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and both DeKalb and Gwinnett Interagency Coordinating Council for Children with Special Needs.

Said, "We need to fully FUND our public schools and not shift funds to privately-owned schools."

- Supports fully funded public school classrooms and increased funding for children with special needs
- Has been a member of the Georgia Babies Can’t Wait Continuous Quality Improvement Committee and both DeKalb and Gwinnett Interagency Coordinating Council for Children with Special Needs.
- Said, "We need to fully FUND our public schools and not shift funds to privately-owned schools."

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Karen L. Bennett

- 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.