Mary Ann is from Henry County, Georgia. She attended Mercer University and Clayton State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice leadership from Mercer University, a master’s degree in public administration from Clayton State University, and is a candidate for a Juris Doctor at John Marshall Law School. She lives with her two children in Henry County. She attends a local church.

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Mercer alumna hopes to empower others as House representative

Mary Ann Santos lives in Henry County, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice leadership from Mercer University and her Master of Public Administration from Clayton State University. She lives with her family. 

Mary Ann has previously worked as a court clerk, legal assistant, and a legal office administrator. 

Mary Ann Santos is currently a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 117. She was elected in 2024 and is serving her first term.

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As a state representative, sponsored legislation to reform eviction timelines.

Sponsored legislation to reform eviction timelines.

Supported a bill that allowed qualified taxpayers to receive a refund of some or all of their income taxes.

Supports providing first-time homebuyer assistance.

Supported passing veteran tax relief and raising the military retirement income exemption to $65,000.

Supported passing a firefighter pension reform and allow retirement at age 50.

- Sponsored legislation to reform eviction timelines.
- Supported a bill that allowed qualified taxpayers to receive a refund of some or all of their income taxes.
- Believes in protecting workers' wages.
- Supports providing first-time homebuyer assistance.
- Supported passing veteran tax relief and raising the military retirement income exemption to $65,000.
- Supported passing a firefighter pension reform and allow retirement at age 50.

Economy

As of May 22, 2026, Mary Ann Santos’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supported passing Medicaid provider rate increases, expanding dental coverage, and funding new primary care residency slots.

Supports expanding Medicaid access, increase mental health services, and increasing primary care providers to Henry County.

- Supported passing Medicaid provider rate increases, expanding dental coverage, and funding new primary care residency slots.
- Supports expanding Medicaid access, increase mental health services, and increasing primary care providers to Henry County.

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As a state representative, helped lead the effort to create a committee dedicated to preventing 17-year-olds from being prosecuted in adult court.

- As a state representative, helped lead the effort to create a committee dedicated to preventing 17-year-olds from being prosecuted in adult court.

Public Safety

Advocated for the removal of a proposed statewide student threat database so that children are not permanently labeled for misunderstandings while still supporting school safety.

Supported securing literacy coaches in Henry County elementary schools.

Supported passing a budget that delivered a $2,000 one-time supplement to every teacher, bus driver, nurse, and school staff member in Henry County.

Opposed a bill that would have removed driver's licenses and school activities from students with 5 unexcused absences.

- Advocated for the removal of a proposed statewide student threat database so that children are not permanently labeled for misunderstandings while still supporting school safety.
- Supported securing literacy coaches in Henry County elementary schools.
- Supported student mental health funding.
- Supported passing a budget that delivered a $2,000 one-time supplement to every teacher, bus driver, nurse, and school staff member in Henry County.
- Opposed a bill that would have removed driver's licenses and school activities from students with 5 unexcused absences.

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Mary Ann Santos

- Advocated for the removal of a proposed statewide student threat database so that children are not permanently labeled for misunderstandings while still supporting school safety.

- Sponsored legislation to reform eviction timelines.
- Supported a bill that allowed qualified taxpayers to receive a refund of some or all of their income taxes.
- Believes in protecting workers' wages.
- Supports providing first-time homebuyer assistance.

- Sponsored legislation to reform eviction timelines.

- As a state representative, sponsored legislation to reform eviction timelines.

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