May 6, 2024

ENDORSEMENTS

I am grateful for all of the endorsements I have received from colleagues and organizations that matter to me. My endorsements include U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, Stacey Abrams, Chairman and Representative Billy Mitchell, Senator Kim Jackson, and Representative Omari Crawford. Organizations that have endorsed me include Georgia Association of Educators, Georgia Equality, Georgia WIN List, Fair Fight Georgia, and the Sierra Club.

THANK YOU, SENATOR WARNOCK!

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ENDORSEMENTS

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CANVASS WITH US!

Only two weeks left until the May 21st election! We would love your help canvassing with us on Saturdays. If you are interested, please let us know here. Thanks!

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WABE MATERNAL MORTALITY STUDY

How We Got Here: Georgia's Maternal Mortality Crisisby Jess Mador 4/29/24. "It comes back to access to health care and prenatal care and early care, perinatal care. When it comes to pre-birth post-birth, it comes to better health care for women across Georgia,” said Decatur Democratic State Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, who serves on the House Public Health Committee. “Poor women, rural women, African-American women do not have the access to medical care that we need with Georgia.” Oliver is among a coalition of state Democratic lawmakers continuing to push a proposal for full Medicaid expansion in Georgia, which stalled during the last legislative session." Read the full article here.

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EMORY

I am wishing all the Emory graduates a happy commencement and congratulations on your achievement. I hope your families can be with you for a meaningful and positive celebration.

As you all know, Emory and many other universities across the country have suffered from protests, vandalism, and enormous stress and tension over legitimate free-speech issues and undisputed illegal acts of vandalism. Emory is no exception, and based on the video of APD and Georgia State Patrol, I wrote a public letter to President Fenves that was published by the AJC on the improper physical conflicts and arrests of 23 students and faculty on April 25. ‍

Read the full letter in the AJC here.‍

I live less than one block from the Emory campus, and this past week antisemitic materials were leafleted on my street and several streets surrounding my house. The hate filled messages targeting Jews are getting closer and closer, and I know we are all very sad for the unimaginable pain this causes our Jewish neighbors. Many of us have cameras on our homes for security, and I urge you to look at your camera film and possibly Identify individuals that may be responsible for these terrible acts. Please stay safe, and look out for your neighbor.

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS

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VOLUNTEER FOR MY CAMPAIGN!

Would you like a yard sign? Would you like to write postcards or knock on doors? We would love your help. Please sign up to volunteer HERE.

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OUT AND ABOUT

Senator Emanuel Jones, County Commissioner Ted Terry, and I turned out yesterday for the Clairmont Heights SpringFest! Great crowd!

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I visited New Birth yesterday morning to help celebrate the church’s 40th Anniversary—- Congratulations! And, thank you Dr. Jamal Bryant for welcoming me and other elected officials. Very grateful, thank you!

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Another CEO debate on April 25th at Legacy Park in Decatur. That afternoon I met with Georgia Retirees—- pensions, COLAs, costs of health care!

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DONATIONS WELCOME!

I have an opponent in the Democratic Primary for the new HD84 - I need your vote on May 21st! Now that the Session is over, I am allowed to ask for contributions. Please make a donation of any amount to my campaign. Thank you!! ‍

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DEKALB COUNTY VOTING INFORMATION

General Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 21st‍

Before you vote, check your registration status at the My Voter Page. In order to vote, you must register 30 days before an election.

Bring your ID: For more about Georgia ID requirements, click HERE.

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‍ADVANCE VOTING

Monday–Friday (Apr. 29–May 17), 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday (May 4 & May 11), 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sunday (May 5), 12 p.m.–5 p.m. (Closed Sunday, May 12 in observance of Mother’s Day)

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Find your advance voting location HERE.

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR PRIMARY ELECTION

April 29: Advance voting begins for the General Primary‍

May 10: Last day to submit an absentee application for the May 21 election‍

May 17: Advance voting ends for the General Primary Election‍

May 21: Election Day

*absentee ballot due by 7pm on Election Day

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ABSENTEE BALLOTS

ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION‍

Visit the Secretary of State's website to submit an application online (a printer is required) or download an Absentee Ballot Application. Return your application by:

EMAIL: absenteeballot@dekalbcountyga.gov‍

FAX: (404) 298-4038

MAIL: Voter Registration & Elections, 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 30, Decatur, GA 30032

ABSENTEE BALLOT RETURN

Here are Instructions for Marking and Returning an Absentee Ballot. Please return your absentee ballot at least one week before election day.

MAIL: Board of Registrars, 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, GA 30032

DROP BOXES

Drop boxes are open during advance voting hours ‍

Decide to vote in person? No problem. As long as you have not returned your absentee ballot, you can go to your polling location and vote in person instead. If possible, bring your absentee ballot with you.‍

Check the Status of Your Absentee Ballot at My Voter Page. For more information about absentee ballots, click HERE.

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ELECTION DAY

You must vote at your assigned precinct. Find it at My Voter Page or using this interactive map.

You can also find your Election Day Polling Place HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, May 7th - Truckin' Tuesday at Legacy Park

Thursday, May 9th - Children's Mental Health Day at Georgia State Capitol

Thursday, May 9th - Global Health Task Force Meeting

Sunday May 19th - Piney Grove Church

Friday, May 17th - Early voting ends

Sunday, May 19th - Farm Fest at Phamcliff Farm

Tuesday, May 21st - Election Day!

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QUICK LINKS FOR YOU

I am on the following legislative committees. You can watch live every time they meet. Click on the links below for livestreams, agendas, archives and more. ‍

Committees:

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Subcommittees:

Appropriations - Human Resources
Governmental Affairs - State and Local Government
Judicial - Leverett (two)

You can search for and track bills, watch the House (or Senate) in Session, watch committee hearings, monitor legislation by committee, and find contact information —- all on the revamped General Assembly website. Here are quick links:

General Assembly website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/
House Session meetings and many committee hearings are available to watch online: https://www.legis.ga.gov/house
Archived videos of meetings and hearings: https://www.legis.ga.gov/house/media-services

Make your views known and tell me what issues interest you the most.

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