First Amendment Foundation Honors Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver’s legislative seatmate from years ago, former Minority Leader DuBose Porter, delivered the speech to present her with The Georgia First Amendment Foundation's 2023 Charles Weltner Freedom of Information Award on Thursday evening October 26....
Interview with Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler
Senator Butler, as Senate Minority Leader, you are the most senior voice for Democrats in the Georgia General Assembly. Democrats have been out of power for more than two decades. When do you see the tide turning? I see the tide turning every day. Georgia has already...
Public Schools Face Grave Challenges
An Op-Ed Written by State Representative Lisa Campbell America’s founders advocated for the creation of public education from the earliest days, even as our Constitution was being written. President George Washington, in his Farewell Address of 1796, shared that...
Rep. Karen Lupton Began Public Service on Chamblee City Council
HD 83 Rep. Karen Lupton served on Chamblee’s City Council before WINning her house seat in 2022 to join the largest ever freshman class and is now working to forge strong relationships with fellow DeKalb County officials.
A Remarkable Rise for Senator Valencia Seay
A young Valencia Seay, growing up in Herndon Homes, the 520-unit Atlanta public housing community demolished in 2010, might never imagined at the age of 70 she would be retiring from a three-decade career of public service, including 20 years as a Georgia Senator. In...
For Rep. Teri Anulewicz, City Council Service Launched a Political Career
A mother of two, Teri Anulewicz had served a decade on the Smyrna City Council, including a term as Mayor Pro Tem, before she won a 2017 special election without opposition to serve as the local state representative since.
Senator Tonya Anderson Began Political Career at Lithonia City Hall
A minister and former military chaplain, Senator Tonya P. Anderson began her political career at Lithonia City Hall before moving to the Capitol for two terms in the House followed by a 2016 WIN to serve Senate District 43 since.
Rep. Evans Appointed to Literacy Council
HD 89 Representative Becky Evans now includes service on a newly-created 30-member statewide Georgia Literacy Council and work at the intersection of social justice and climate change to her already busy schedule representing a central and south DeKalb County...
Rep. Sheila Jones Prioritizes Protecting Working Families
A proven leader, Rep. Sheila Jones retired from Lockheed Martin Company after 34 years of distinguished service where she was an active member of the International Machinists & Aerospace Workers Union AFL-CIO (Local Lodge 709).
Rep. Stacey Evans A Longtime Advocate For Women
Rep. Stacey Evans has a long record as a champion for women and candidates beginning with Georgia WIN List board service after law school graduation to this week’s successful approval of childcare and caregiver expenses as a campaign expenditure.
Rep. Kim Schofield is Healthcare Champion
Following a Lupus diagnosis more than two decades ago, Kim Schofield created a pathway to become a highly effective advocate for herself and others which eventually led to a successful legislative campaign and respect for her strong voice on medical issues.
Senator Sonya Halpern Appointed to New Study Committees
Senator Sonya Halpern will put her business background and focus on education issues and the principles of economic mobility, equity and opportunity to good use this summer and fall following appointments to serve on four newly created special study committees.
Rep. Park Cannon Serves District 58 With Pride
Elected in 2016 when she was 24, Representative Park Cannon is a staunch advocate for LGBTQ+ issues, protecting reproductive freedom and preserving voting rights while serving a historic Atlanta neighborhood where members of her family have lived for three generations.
Rep. Dr. Karla Drenner Longest Serving LGBTQ+ Legislator In Region
A Georgia WIN List endorsement helped Rep. Dr. Karla Drenner make history in 2000 as the state and region’s first openly lesbian legislator, leading the way for an LGBTQ+ Georgia caucus which is one of the nation’s most diverse.
Rev. Senator Kim Jackson Offers Unique Perspective
The Rev. Kim Jackson effectively weaves her unique perspective of rural farmgirl roots, an urban ministry to Atlanta’s homeless community and service as Georgia’s first openly LGBTQ+ senator into compelling storytelling for the Senate well, public appearances, or a podcast.
Senator Elena Parent Is An Energetic And Eloquent Advocate
Elected in 2014, Senator Elena Parent is Chairwoman of the Senate Democratic Caucus, a platform she utilizes as an energetic and eloquent advocate to promote gun safety, preserve reproductive freedom, ensure fair elections and fully fund and protect public education....
Featured Legislator: Rep. Stacey Abrams
Stacey Y. Abrams is the House Minority Leader for the Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for the 89th House District. She is the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia General Assembly and is the first African-American to lead in the House of...
Featured Legislator: Rep. Simone Bell
Simone Bell is the State Representative for Georgia House District 58. Representative Bell will not be seeking a fifth term in the Georgia General Assembly in 2016. We have been pleased to support her campaigns through the years, and believe she embodies the values...
Featured Legislator: Rep. Pat Gardner
Pat Gardner was first elected to the House in a 2001 special election and has been endorsed by Georgia's WIN List in every election since. Pat represents Georgia House District 57 with distinction. As a wife, mother, association executive and former teacher, Pat has...
Featured Legislator: Senator Nan Orrock
We are so proud of our long-time endorsed woman Senator Nan Orrock, who represents Georgia Senate District 63 with distinction. Nan Orrock is one of Georgia’s all-time great stateswomen who never tires of fighting the good fight for justice, tolerance and equality for...