JD grew up in the North Atlanta suburbs, attended Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, as well as the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Ellie, are raising five children in the same North Atlanta community where he was raised.

JD has over 25 years of experience working with agencies, consultancies, and brands in Georgia and beyond, both as a small-business entrepreneur and an enterprise design leader. He has taught US history at The University of Georgia and design at the Atlanta College of Art, Creative Circus, and General Assembly. Additionally, he has led training programs for various companies and organizations, including Mailchimp and the US Department of Defense.

BallotPedia, JD Jordan

JD Jordan's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics. 

The candidate's website says, "Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, only learned of Rivian’s plan to pause development two days before the public announcement... Rivian isn’t in violation of their agreement with the state and has until 2030 to deliver 80% of its promised job and investment figures."

The candidate's website says, "Wilson and other officials emphasized to the subcommittee the potential for Rivian to become a leading U.S. automaker... Knowing Rivian is being courted by other states, hopefully this senatorial tantrum won’t kill a deal we’ve already spent so much developing."

The candidate's website says, "Republican lawmakers suggested the state respond in kind and pause related infrastructure projects until Rivian resumes construction."

Plans to pause its Georgia factory project, Rivian aims to conserve $2.2 billion, focusing on its Illinois facility for the upcoming R2 SUV, despite no profit yet and a lack of a new timeline.

The candidate's website says, "HB 880, allowing military spouses to use existing licenses in good standing from another state. A huge boon to service families."

The candidate's website says, "SB 420, prohibiting foreign investors from buying farmland or land near military bases—especially if the Department of Commerce considers their nation “adversarial.”"

The candidate's website says, "Senate Republicans have pushed a 5-day tax holiday... The House is close to a vote. At least gun safes are included."

The candidate's website says, "SB396, creating a statewide Music Office to support our $5billion/70,000+ person industry, passed."

The candidate's website says, "Bruce Thompson, Department of Labor commissioner, reported he doesn’t have enough staff to collect $180 million in outstanding fees and penalties from employers."

The candidate's website says, "Georgia's Unique Approach: Kemp emphasized Georgia's distinct principles, such as fiscal responsibility, tax cuts, support for law enforcement, and celebration of the free market. He called for maintaining the state's success and individual prosperity over government intervention."

The candidate's website says, "State Employees: The governor proposed a 4% pay increase for all state employees, including teachers, and allocated $500 million to shore up the state retiree fund."

Said, "It’s budget week! ... The week when our state legislature ... do the one job our state constitution requires of them: passing a budget. Or, in this case, two—amending fiscal year 2024 ... and passing fiscal year 2025 ..."

The candidate's website says, "On Monday, a state Senate subcommittee explored measures to hold Rivian accountable for pausing its $5 billion vehicle factory project."

The candidate's website says, "HB 871, revising Ad valorem tax rules for qualified disabled veterans, their spouses and minor children."

The candidate's website says, "HB 563, amending the “Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978” to provide for hearings before an administrative law judge."

Supports a voter referendum on a new amendment for legalizing sports betting in Georgia, separate from the state's lottery program, as the original lottery approval in 1992 did not encompass sports gambling.

The candidate's website says, "Bill Cowserts (R-46) SR 579, a constitutional amendment to authorize sports betting for the benefit of Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and pre-K programs, passed out of committee."

Supports symbolic gestures like themed license plates but urges Georgia's Economic Development and Tourism committee to prioritize pressing legislative matters before declaring cornbread the official state bread.

The candidate's website says, "the state’s failure to keep up with inflation and offer competitive wages"

The candidate's website says, "Michael Rhett‘s (D-33) SB85, raising military retirement benefits, passed."

The candidate's website says, "cost local and state govs as much as $5 million in lost revenue"

The candidate's website says, "A discussion about SB 349, limiting taxation and millage rates, devolved into a debate about the long-term negative effects of homestead freezes where John Albers (R-56) rudely cut short the expert from Muskogee County."

The candidate's website says, "Several bills increasing public employee retirement benefits—SB 85, SB 105, SB 143, SB 308, SB 328, and HB 285—passed."

The candidate's website says, "Gov Brian Kemp called in from Davos, Switzerland where he’s attending the World Economic Forum to reiterate his commitment to pay hikes for teachers and other state workers."

The candidate's website says, "Economic Achievements: He touted Georgia's strong economy, job growth, and conservative fiscal management, mentioning a Triple-A bond rating, tax relief, and a plan for the largest state tax cut in history."

The candidate's website says, "Chuck Hufstetler’s (R-52) SB 349, limiting residential property tax increases to 3% annually passed a floor vote (it’s good for metro homeowners, potentially not so much for rural school systems)."

Said, "SB 364, a statewide homestead tax exemption, generated the nerdiest tax debate I’ve ever enjoyed—Orrock and Esteves should have a podcast. The bill would raise commercial property taxes and underfund schools. No vote."

The candidate's website says, "There will also be pay raises for the Agriculture Department in an attempt to fill more than 80 job vacancies."

The candidate's website says, "State economist Bob Buschman talked about how Georgia has fared economically and should continue to perform well... Inflation is down from a 42-year high but remains near 4% while mortgage rates and labor costs continue to rise."

The candidate's website says, "Pass additional income tax cuts, heading, it seems, toward Lt. Gov’s Burt Jones’ goal of eventually dissolving our state income tax."

The candidate's website says, "On Thursday—after years of trying—our state Senate passed SB 386 and laid the groundwork for legalizing sports betting in Georgia. But, in a last-minute amendment, it’ll only go into effect once Georgians vote for an authorizing constitutional amendment."

The candidate's website says, "Contrast with Washington DC: Kemp highlighted differences between Georgia's achievements and perceived challenges in the nation's capital, criticizing runaway spending and partisanship in Congress."

The candidate's website says, "Kemp used his speech to emphasize the differences between Atlanta and Washington, without acknowledging the shared role both governments had in bringing new business and success to Georgia. Composition by JD Jordan."

The candidate's website says, "Sheikh Rahman (D-5) welcomed Dilawar Syed, the Deputy Administrator of the US Small Business Administration who talked about how the SBA’s supports small business and what Georgia can do to advance Biden’s economic agenda."

The candidate's website says, "John Albers (R-56) asked to discuss SB 163, a bill to help small brewers and loosen up alcohol licensing, but Chairman Bill Cowsert (R-46) pushed the discussion to later while pointing out the lobbyists in attendance."

The candidate's website says, "Extended Georgia’s motor fuel and diesel fuel tax cut."

The candidate's website says, "HB 946, revising requirements for a Special district mass-transportation sales and use tax."

The candidate's website says, "A previous bill, SB 386, set up the structure for sports betting on the assumption this amendment would pass the legislature and, eventually, the electorate."

The candidate's website says, "SB410, exempting out-of-state veterinarians from some licensing, passed."

Said, "If there’s a theme in today’s discussion, it might be how much we’re willing to spend to take care of each other when the need arises. Photo by Jonathan Cooper on Unsplash"

Supports significant state investment in job creation, evidenced by Georgia's $1.5 billion incentive for Rivian's factory, including infrastructure upgrades and a training center, with Rivian assuming land costs and taxes.

The candidate's website says, "Passing an annual budget... This budget funds... our public health system, some policing, and professional licensing; the regulation of car insurance, utilities, and banking; and the salaries of 200,000 state employees and teachers."

The candidate's website says, "Putting people at the center of decision making... will help us empathize with each other... and reveal a shared road to a better Georgia."

Supports SB 386 to regulate sports betting via the Georgia Lottery, taxing revenues at 20% for educational programs without raising property taxes, issuing 16 licenses with fees, and legalizing only online sports betting and games, excluding animal races.

The candidate's website says, "Last year, 724,000 Georgians seeking unemployment benefits each spent more than three hours on hold—with half abandoning their calls. The agency needs 35 more people and $58 million to update the vintage 1986 software—the current budget falls well short."

The candidate's website says, "The state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust fund is half what it should be: $1.55 billion instead of $3.2 billion."

As of June 19, 2025, Jd Jordan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Opposes holiday consumerism and environmental harm, advocating for a celebration that omits cutting down trees and unnecessary home invasions, as reflected in the song "Santa Stay Home" with its upbeat rhythm and engaging vocals.

Opposes allowing mining in the Okefenokee Swamp.

- Opposes allowing mining in the Okefenokee Swamp.

Energy & the Environment

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Senator Raphael Warnock spoke in support of Medicare expansion."

The candidate's website says, "Chairman Ben Watson (R-1) led a discussion of HB 571, which proposes changes to the Georgia Alzheimer's and related Dementia State Planning Advisory Council: amending reporting requirements, updating the state plan every four years, and midpoint reports every two years."

Said, "And for those keeping score at home, our opponent John Albers (R-56) was one of the votes against Medicaid expansion—once again voting to preserve his privilege while denying healthcare access to others."

The candidate's website says, "This dangerous Senate amendment bans prescribed puberty-delaying medications used to treat transgender and gender-diverse youth... It also eliminates exemptions for adolescents currently undergoing hormone replacement therapy, abruptly disrupting essential care and potentially inflicting serious medical harm on our kids."

Supports access to gender-affirming healthcare.

The candidate's website says, "Decades of data—and every major medical and mental-health organization—support the use and safety of puberty-pausing medications for a variety of conditions... In the case of gender dysphoria, these medications give minors and their families time to weigh important medical decisions."

Supports the availability of puberty-pausing medications for a variety of conditions.  Believes that in the case of gender dysphoria, these medications give minors and their families time to weigh important medical decisions.

Said, "Trans rights aren’t isolated to a tiny segment of the population... Their rights are my rights... Our Republican legislature’s—including our incumbent senator’s—attacks on their personal healthcare freedoms reveals how fragile all our freedoms are in the face of ignorance and a lack of empathy."

- Supports Medicaid expansion.
- Supports access to gender-affirming healthcare.
- Supports the availability of puberty-pausing medications for a variety of conditions.  Believes that in the case of gender dysphoria, these medications give minors and their families time to weigh important medical decisions.
- Said, "Trans rights aren’t isolated to a tiny segment of the population... Their rights are my rights... Our Republican legislature’s—including our incumbent senator’s—attacks on their personal healthcare freedoms reveals how fragile all our freedoms are in the face of ignorance and a lack of empathy."
- Supports abortion.

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "Republican mapmakers created a new majority-Black congressional district in Cobb, Douglas, Fulton and Fayette counties like the judge asked. But they did so, in part, by dismembering the majority-minority in southern Gwinnett and northern Fulton counties, which he forbade."

Said, "...unlike my opponent who’s spent 14 years...gerrymandering his district to stay in office, I promise to bring everyone in the 56—regardless of ideology—the best possible constituent experience..."

The candidate's website says, "The third surprise. Bill Cowsert (R-46)—the senator and committee chair who allowed the hearing in the first place—voted to cause a tie and defeat the bill."

The candidate's website says, "Not a single Republican spoke in defense of the bill before passing it along party lines, 33-21... HB 1104 will now return to the House for a final concurrence. If it survives, it will go to Governor for passage into law."

Said, "We didn’t elect these people to rule; we elected them to represent... It’s time to reject these petty, moralizing, big-government cowards and elect people who respect Georgia’s values and the institutions of state."

The candidate's website says, "With just five days—spread over two weeks—left in this year’s legislative session, the state Senate’s Republican leadership is pushing through a few more unnecessary and un-informed voting bills which might make our elections less secure and more expensive."

Said, "And unlike my opponent who’s spent 14 years... and gerrymandered his district to stay in office, I promise to bring everyone in the 56—regardless of ideology—the best possible constituent experience..."

Said, "We didn’t elect these people to rule; we elected them to represent"

The candidate's website says, "The citizenship requirement for poll workers rankled some critics who reminded lawmakers, polling places often struggle to find adequate staff and Green Card holders are legally allowed to work, even if they’re not allowed to vote."

The candidate's website says, "HB 1207, allowing superintendents to proof ballots, establishing a U.S. citizenship requirements for election-related positions, reducing the number of voting machine per location, and expanding poll-watcher access."

The candidate's website says, "On Tuesday, the Senate Ethics committee discussed HB 976, strengthening the ability of conservative activists to challenge voter eligibility on the basis of residency."

The candidate's website says, "Democrats oppose the bill, arguing it disenfranchises legitimate voters, could lead to excessive challenges, and burdens innocent voters... And voting-rights groups warn such challenges hinder eligible voters and are often based on inaccurate online information..."

The candidate's website says, "The Republican House bill is a response to claims of voter registration inaccuracies and concerns about election fraud... Supporters argue challenges are necessary when Georgia voters register in another state, claim homestead exemptions in different jurisdictions, or register at nonresidential addresses."

The candidate's website says, "The bill puts a hold on challenges within 45 days of an election and offers protections for certain nomads... A previous version of the bill included automatically eliminating voter registrations in response to a challenge but this has since been stricken."

The candidate's website says, "Currently, one of the main ways the state manages voter rolls is by tracking residency through new and updated licenses... many of the same senators arguing for HB 976 also supported SB 221, eliminating automatic voter registration upon a driver’s license renewal..."

The candidate's website says, "This would further allow people—usually one or two people—to challenge tens of thousands of electors … The burden of having to prove your residence is a burden not only on that voter who is innocent and not doing anything other than exercising their right, but it’s also a cost on counties."

Said, "… such as Max Burns’ (R-23) SB 221, eliminating automatic voter registration for eligible Georgians when they get their driver’s licenses—the primary method for ensuring accurate voter lists."

The candidate's website says, "The Georgia Presidential Primary is on Tuesday... there are eight options for Republicans and three for Democrats on the ballot and your vote can still send a message..."

Said, "Since 2016, Georgia has enjoyed automatic voter registration and it’s one of many factors credited with our higher-than-average voter registration numbers—especially among Black voters."

The candidate's website says, "SB 221 is just one of many election-related bills pushed by Republicans t this session, seemingly in response to Trump's 2020 loss. It could be up for a vote in the Senate this week."

The candidate's website says, "Ethics Chairman Max Burns argues he’s concerned automatic voter registration could result in voters being signed up twice... Officials from the Secretary of State’s office... report the current policy ensures voters’ addresses are updated when they move."

The candidate's website says, "Supporters pushed the legislation in a hearing... The bill would also make it easier for residents to challenge the eligibility of fellow voters."

The candidate's website says, "Republicans on the Senate Ethics Committee advanced SB 221 with a 6-5 vote, along party lines... If the bill passes into law, eligible Georgians will be required to make a conscious decision to register..."

The candidate's website says, "There’s no evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election."

The candidate's website says, "This bill doesn’t solve a real problem—Georgia’s election technology is demonstrably safe and secure. Rather, this bill threatens to create election chaos."

Said, "Currently, when we finish voting, we receive a paper ballot with both printed text humans can read and a QR code machines can read... The QR code is then used to quickly and accurately tabulate votes..."

The candidate's website says, "But hey, there’s good news, too. Williams also presented SB 411 giving priority treatment to early voters accompanied by children five or younger. So, bring your kids to the polls!"

Believes many North Atlanta residents are unaware of their state legislative districts, a situation exploited by incumbents through recent gerrymandering, with new maps effective from Georgia's 2022 elections.

The candidate's website says, "HB 1207 allows official poll watchers to sit or stand 'as close as is practicable' to election workers... HB 974’s requirement that ballot images—censored for personally identifiable information—be posted online so citizens can do their own audits."

The candidate's website says, "Under the guise of Trump’s Big Lie, a variety of proposals are want to ... add watermarks, use less efficient (and more expensive) scanning technology, ... remove drop boxes, and ban ranked-choice voting. Some of these will certainly make it through."

The candidate's website says, "SB 338, redefining Cobb’s School Board maps, was engrossed so it can’t be modified... Jason Esteves (D-6) pointed out the map still violates the court order and disenfranchises Black and Hispanic voters... With a floor vote of 32-19, it failed to reach the 2/3 majority and won’t move on."

The candidate's website says, "There was a dramatic shift in the district between 2014 and 2021... After the 2020 census and John Albers’ very narrow win over challenger Sarah Beeson, the 56 was shifted away from Democratic-leaning precincts... And Beeson’s neighborhood was drawn out to eliminate her as a future threat."

The candidate's website says, "SB 189, requiring election recounts to use ballot text instead of QR codes... relies on expensive OCR technology... with a higher risk of error and at local cost... It passed."

The candidate's website says, "Create seven majority black districts in the legislature—five in the state House and two in the Senate—and add an additional majority-black Congressional district... without adversely disrupting or changing existing 'minority opportunity' districts."

The candidate's website says, "Hiding the amendment in a motor-vehicle bill, not allowing adequate time for review, and rushing it through committee (it passed) all betray the democratic process."

The candidate's website says, "Critics argue the bill undermines the goal of clean voter rolls and risks driving the number of registered voters down—both bad news for representative democracy."

The candidate's website says, "In non-election years, these filings are only required twice a year. But in election years—like this one!—they’re required at the ends of January, April, June, and September."

The candidate's website says, "Enter Max Burns’ (R-23) SB189, which passed the state Senate yesterday, requiring the text portions of ballots be counted for vote tabulation and recounts purposes instead of the machine-readable QR codes."

The candidate's website says, "SB 392, establishing a new crime for using deep fakes to interfere with elections, was discussed... The bill needs a lot of work. No vote."

The candidate's website says, "SB189, requiring recounts to use ballot text instead of QRs, is back! It passed unchanged. It’s still unnecessary."

The candidate's website says, "SB 366, to improve legislative transparency, earned Americans for Prosperity’s (a Koch Bros joint) in-person endorsement. Jason Esteves (D-6) amended the bill, adding a bipartisan requirement. The bill moves on to Rules."

The candidate's website says, "Randy Robertson (R-29) presented SB 355, prohibiting ranked-choice voting... Republican witnesses from other states backed him up and the bill passed."

The candidate's website says, "Max Burns (R-23) introduced SB 358, removing Sec of State Brad Raffensperger from the State Election Board and authorizing that board to investigate him. The bill passed..."

The candidate's website says, "This does not solve a real problem but rather one created by election deniers—it makes elections more expensive and error prone"

Said, "The rules committee is intentionally opaque. The chair publishes no advance agenda and he runs informal and rapid meetings with little room for discussion. It’s little more than a rubber stamp and we deserve better."

The candidate's website says, "The session kicks off today, just a few weeks since the Special Session saw state Republicans codify new political maps... And it kicks off just down the street from the courthouse where former President Trump and more than a dozen other defendants are about to face charges in Fulton County’s sweeping election interference case."

The candidate's website says, "Lt Gov. Burt Jones—president of the state Senate—violated his oath of office by singing his name as one of Trump’s fake electors. Just saying..."

Said, "The Republican-led legislature approved their new maps along party lines (they’re approving the Congressional map as I write this) and the governor is expected to sign them into law on Friday."

The candidate's website says, "US District Court Judge Steve Jones will have a chance to review the maps and determine whether they bring the state into compliance with... Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act."

Believes redistricting shifted East Cobb to CD11 under Barry Loudermilk, flipping Mountain Park and Roswell to CD6 with Lucy McBath, reversing their representation from Rich McCormick without local input.

The candidate's website says, "Republicans may be counting on the conservative Supreme Court to side with them against the judge... GOP lawyers claim, Lucy McBath’s victories in predominantly white or coalition districts proves the Voting Rights Act is outdated and the judge’s orders moot."

The candidate's website says, "If Judge Jones finds the new maps in violation of his order, he’ll be the one appointing a Special Master to redraw our maps... And hopefully before March’s candidate qualifications and May’s primary election."

Said, "For Georgia’s Republican legislature to gerrymander the hell out of our legislative maps... And whatever the outcome, the process is opaque, undemocratic, and we deserve better."

Said, "We just had another safe and secure Election Day in Georgia! So, why are we still wasting time and taxpayer money entertaining the Big Lie that our elections can be—and have been—stolen?"

Said, "It’s a metaphor. About things being black and white. True or not. You know, like Trump’s Big Lie about elections... Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash"

The candidate's website says, "HB 977, expanding the number of elections subject to risk-limiting audits."

Said, "Over the last twelve weeks, we’ve followed a number of Senate proposals that illustrate the GOP-led Senate’s tendency—and our opponent’s predisposition—toward big-government overreach into everything from voting rights... We’ve noticed the absence of meaningful discussion about expanding healthcare access, restoring reproductive rights, or gun safety."

The candidate's website says, "HB 976 is part of broader efforts by our Republican-led legislature to adjust election laws ahead of November. The bill is still in committee and could be voted on Thursday."

The candidate's website says, "Lt Gov, false elector, insurrectionist, presumptive 2026 gubernatorial candidate... Burt Jones threw his weight, yesterday, behind a terrifying Frankenbill that combines a number of hateful MAGA issues into one appalling bill while simultaneously bypassing the legislative process he’s supposed to honor and direct in the Senate."

The candidate's website says, "Then they ended the debate, preventing dozens of attendees opposed to the bill from speaking. Donzella James (D-35) asked how many people in attendance had come to testify against the bill—hands shot up across the room."

Said, "Offering voter-backed ballot referenda (80% of us are down)"

Said, "Let’s talk about a dangerously unnecessary election bill that passed the state Senate, yesterday, and two more which appeared before committees. But first, let’s remember:"

The candidate's website says, "SB 367, which would eliminate absentee ballot drop boxes."

The candidate's website says, "SB212, transferring Probate Court Judges duties to local election boards, passed."

The candidate's website says, "But before this bill was passed, a bipartisan coalition (say it’s not so!) of 30 Democratic and Republican Senators added the constitutional-amendment language proposed by Bill Cowsert (R-46)."

The candidate's website says, "Good. It wastes money and makes recounts more error-prone."

The candidate's website says, "SB 212, transferring Probate Court Judges duties to local election boards, was introduced."

Said, "Thursday’s vote in the Senate met the 2/3 majority requirement an amendment requires from the Senate... Now SB 386 will go on to the House and—if it does well there—an amendment could be on the ballot in November."

The candidate's website says, "Republican lawmakers questioned Sec of State Brad Raffensperger about QR codes on voting ballots and about how much time it would take to change our voting system (again) ahead of the 2024 election..."

The candidate's website says, "Ed Setzler (R-37) proposed a map to redistrict the Cobb County School Board. Again."

Said, "On Friday, I wondered if GOP lawmakers were courting the nuclear option—through hubris or ignorance, were they inviting the court to redraw our maps for them?"

Said, "Political maps are redrawn every 10 years in response to updated census data... I’m including our current maps as well as the previous maps and the proposed changes emerging from the Special Session."

The candidate's website says, "Since the 2012, the 56 has been split between Congressional District 6 (East Cobb, Mountain Park, and Roswell) and CD11 (Holly Sprints and Woodstock)."

The candidate's website says, "And while the state Senate or House maps are not without criticism, it’s our new Congressional map that appears to defy the court."

Believes in grassroots funding, noting all their donations are from individuals, contrasting with their opponent's reliance on corporate and out-of-state contributions.

The candidate's website says, "State House and Senate maps have been approved by the legislature... Next steps include the passage of the Congressional map and review by Judge Jones..."

The candidate's website says, "But Republican Senators aren’t done yet throwing wrenches in our state elections:"

The candidate's website says, "In the Ethics Committee, Rick Williams (R-25) presented two more election bills in search of a problem:"

The candidate's website says, "What does an unnecessary election bill, a tax freeze, and a deep fake have in common? They all went nowhere under The Gold Dome!"

The candidate's website says, "It never ceases to amaze how the Cult of Trump goes after Republicans who don’t bend the knee. Or, in this case, who do their constitutional job. Photo by Vanity Fair."

The candidate's website says, "Cindy Battles, Michael Garza, Jennifer Sesco, and Gabriel Sanchez raised concerns and expressed a lack of faith in the process."

Said, "Setting aside, for the moment, questions of motive and process, let’s look at what the state Republicans’ proposed political maps mean for those of us who live in the current 56 (East Cobb, Holly Springs, Mountain Park, Roswell, and Woodstock)."

Believes Georgia's Republican leaders' congressional district map, released after the Special Session, fails to align with Judge Jones' ruling and the Voting Rights Act, similar to earlier state Senate and House maps.

Said, "I support fair, accessible, safe, and transparent elections... If there’s verifiable evidence of fraud or abuse, it should be all our priorities to fix it..."

The candidate's website says, "Currently, state law requires one voting machine per every 250 voters at a polling location. Rick Williams (R-25) argued, however, that lines and backups are the result of check-in computers, and that voting machines aren’t used at the target rate..."

The candidate's website says, "SR 454, amending our state constitution to clarify that only US citizens have the right to vote. Something which is, you know, is already the law."

The candidate's website says, "The proposed maps are not drawn in the electorate’s best interests. As happened in 2021, they’re gaming the process. And proving they’re untrustworthy stewards of our state’s democracy."

The candidate's website says, "The proposed maps are not drawn in the electorate’s best interests. As happened in 2021, they’re gaming the process."

Said, "I believe people should have the power to choose their representatives—not the other way around. So, while we wait for legislators to present their latest gerrymandered maps on November 29, ..."

Believes the Republican redistricting plans ignore racial disparities and aim to protect incumbents by exploiting a court order to justify gerrymandering before the 2024 election.

The candidate's website says, "Max Burns (R-23) SB 189, requiring election recounts to use ballot text instead of QR codes, was sent back to the Ethics Committee. Good. It wastes money and makes recounts more error-prone."

Opposes SB 189, requiring election recounts to use ballot text instead of QR codes saying that "it wastes money and makes recounts more error-prone."

The candidate's website says, "It’s all so much theatre and an unnecessary gamble. An independent redistricting commission could’ve redrawn the maps with the proper focus: What map best represents the people of Georgia."

Supports independent redistricting committees for Georgia electoral maps.

- Believes the Republican redistricting plans ignore racial disparities and aim to protect incumbents by exploiting a court order to justify gerrymandering before the 2024 election.
- Opposes SB 189, requiring election recounts to use ballot text instead of QR codes saying that "it wastes money and makes recounts more error-prone."
- Supports independent redistricting committees for Georgia electoral maps.

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "HB 500, defining a new crime for setting fire to law enforcement vehicles, is completely redundant since arson is already a crime but it will expand prosecution options for Cop City protestors. It passed."

The candidate's website says, "$2.7 million is allocated for Grace’s Place, a 24-bed residential facility to provide substance abuse treatment and medical care for sexually exploited children and teens."

The candidate's website says, "Michael Nail, Department of Community Supervision commissioner, reported Georgia has the largest number of adults in the country serving felony probation—191,000 people!—serving the longest average sentences in the country (six years, on average). Georgia probation officers manage 80-90 people each."

The candidate's website says, "Tyrone Oliver, Department of Corrections commissioner, reported 75% of the state prison population are violent offenders and at least 15,000 are gang members."

The candidate's website says, "Oliver is also seeking a $137 (over two years) for health and pharmacy costs to support our aging prison population—18,000 of whom have chronic illnesses."

The candidate's website says, "Law enforcement officials painted a shared picture of traumatic, dangerous work and stressed the need for reinforcement, counseling, and compensation."

The candidate's website says, "Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb, Department of Juvenile Justice commissioner, is revamping her department to combat high turnover (73%)... In addition to staff raises, she asked for $1.5 million for officer uniforms and equipment, reporting technology..."

The candidate's website says, "Public Safety: Kemp expressed unwavering support for law enforcement, announcing pay raises for state law enforcement officers and urging completion of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center."

The candidate's website says, "Josh McLaurin (D-14) and John Albers (R-56) spoke about the recent spate of swatting attacks on state senators (Albers included), the Lt. Governor, Congresswoman Greene, and Senator Warnock) and the need for sticker laws covering these potentially-deadly pranks."

Supports "Cop City" and condemns "domestic terrorism" at the site, claiming most dissent is from non-residents. Passed resolution with bipartisan support; however, an amendment to protect protest rights failed.

The candidate's website says, "In both cases, offending departments would be stripped of state and non-state funding."

The candidate's website says, "John McLaurin (D-14) pointed out, these bills are more about punishing disobedient sheriffs than addressing illegal immigration:"

The candidate's website says, "It’s fine to ask our authorities to cooperate with federal law—the Federal Supremacy Clause implies it—but to make departments financially accountable for laws our legislators aren’t responsible for sets them up to fail."

The candidate's website says, "HB 1033, strengthening the penalties for assaulting on a public utility worker on the job."

The candidate's website says, "You’ve likely seen the terrible news about 22-year-old nursing student Laken Hope Riley, murdered last week on the UGA campus in Athens. The man charged with her murder is a Venezuelan man in the United States illegally."

The candidate's website says, "The Resolution mostly whines about canceling Trumps much-ballyhooed border wall and assumes all immigrants crossing the border are fentanyl-carrying criminals (even though data shows fentanyl mostly comes in through nearby ports of entry)"

The candidate's website says, "Grants from the American Rescue Plan Act further enabled judicial circuits to hire temporary judges, staff, and update courtroom technology. Despite this progress, ongoing personnel shortages and courtroom security concerns persist."

The candidate's website says, "On Tuesday, the state House passed SB 63, a controversial cash-bail overhaul our Senate passed the week before. And on Wednesday, the ACLU of Georgia threatened to challenge the bill in court if signed into law by the Governor."

The candidate's website says, "The recently-approved Senate Special Committee on Investigations held its first meeting about whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis misused taxpayer money in her pursuit of a felony racketeering case against Donald Trump and his allies..."

The candidate's website says, "Greg Dolezal’s (R-27) SB 353, authorizing coroners to quickly clear highway fatalities, was adopted."

The candidate's website says, "Like members of the GA state Senate Judiciary Committee trying to get a simple answer to why we can’t limit the proposed Second Amendment Tax Holiday to only the hunting rifles or only the licensed hunters for whom its intended..."

The candidate's website says, "SB 370, to combat human trafficking in massage parlors, passed."

The candidate's website says, "SB 344, a broadly worded “Second Amendment Tax Holiday”... could cost local and state govs as much as $5 million in lost revenue... It passed."

The candidate's website says, "Kim Jackson (D-41) spoke against SB352, balancing front-to-back vehicle suspensions, because it doesn’t go far enough to ensure road safety. The bill passed anyway."

The candidate's website says, "Randy Robertson (R-29) and Josh McLaurin (D-14) discussed SB 159, setting penalties for contractors smuggling contraband into state prisons."

The candidate's website says, "SB 340, providing a sales tax exemption for gun safes and safety devices, passed and moves on to Rules."

The candidate's website says, "HB 130, offering student loan repayment assistance for peace officers, was amended and passed."

Said, "Ellie and I were fortunate enough to participate in the Roswell Citizen Police Academy when their vice unit broke open a huge human-trafficking case... A fascinating and scary reminder of the metro-area’s position at the center of our country’s human-trafficking problem."

The candidate's website says, "Elena Parent (D-42) called for action to protect Georgians from gun violence. 💯"

The candidate's website says, "HB 130, offering student-loan assistance for peace officers, carried."

The candidate's website says, "SB 353, authorizing coroners to quickly clear highway fatalities, carried."

The candidate's website says, "“It seems that we're creating another investigative body wasting precious taxpayer money that could be allocated to other agencies.”"

Said, "Georgia has a prison problem, and my opponent has demonstrated an inability to remedy it. We need to get smart on crime—from arrest through probation. Photo by Carles Rabada on Unsplash"

The candidate's website says, "Moving Senate bill 324 from the Judiciary committee to the Children and Families Committee, to provide for a victim-centered confidentiality program."

The candidate's website says, "Ricky Williams (R-25) discussed speed cameras in school zones and the need for watercraft liability insurance."

Said, "Randy Robertson (R-29) gave an update on the investigation of overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail (I’ve written about this before). Albers tried to take credit for conditions improving in the jail simply because this special subcommittee exists."

The candidate's website says, "Randy Robertson (R-29) raised the alarm about revenue-based policing and unfair fees in South Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "Randy Robertson (R-29) moved that SB 159, regarding the prohibition of wireless communications and devices in prisons, be considered at the next session."

- Believes not only in upholding the rule of law but also in rehabilitation and redemption for lawbreakers.
- Supports HB 993, strengthening the penalties for adults grooming minors for indecent purposes.
- Believes the US cash bail system is flawed, noting that eliminating cash bail could lead to more pretrial detentions of violent offenders to prevent community risk.
- Said "The decision to jail someone pretrial should be based on public safety concerns, not a defendant’s wealth... You shouldn’t lose your job, home, or children because you’re unnecessarily detained for a non-violent crime—that’s pre-trial punishment..."
- Supports gun control.

Public Safety

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Georgia State Senator, District 56, Democratic Primary

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