stacey
abrams
georgia state
governor
biography
Stacey Abrams and her five siblings grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi with three tenets: go to school, go to church, and take care of each other. Despite struggling to make ends meet for their family, her parents made service a way of life for their children – if someone was less fortunate, it was their job to serve that person. This ethic – and her parents’ unwavering commitment to providing educational opportunity for their children – led the family to Georgia.
governor
ga
priorities
a fair and diverse economy
A state where the economy works in every county, for every Georgian -Â We must build a Georgia where no one has to work more than one full-time job to make ends meet. A fair economy means investing in diverse businesses, fighting for equality in the workplace, lifting families out of poverty, and ensuring access to affordable healthcare. Fairness is the backbone of an economy that eliminates poverty and fosters prosperity for every family.
lgbtq+ rights
Throughout her career in public service, Stacey Abrams has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to supporting equality for LGBTQ* Georgians. From supporting marriage equality and comprehensive workplace protections to opposing any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Stacey Abrams is ready to build a stronger, brighter state where the gates of opportunity are open to every Georgian.
gun safety
Stacey Abrams is the only Democratic candidate for governor with a proven track record of voting against legislation that would put guns in the wrong hands, including opposing SB 350 in 2012, and opposing 2017’s NRA omnibus bill, HB 292.
voting rights
Stacey Abrams has a demonstrated commitment to protecting our right to vote. She founded the nonprofit New Georgia Project, which submitted more than 200,000 voter registration forms from predominantly communities of color between 2014 and 2016. The organization forced the restoration of more than 33,000 illegally canceled voter applications and defeated attempts to intimidate voters. As Minority Leader, Abrams fought back voter suppression tactics and introduced legislation to expand access to the ballot.
bold ambitious children
Building a Georgia where every child believes their future should be limitless - We are ready to imagine more for our children than simply an adequate education. Georgia must invest in addressing the needs of the whole child from cradle to career – and our investment must extend beyond the walls of a classroom to acknowledge the totality of their needs. Urban, suburban, and rural families all face the challenge of accessing quality education. This begins with high-quality affordable childcare and universal access to pre-kindergarten programs, continues through K-12 and must prepare students for higher education. But too often, a family’s income or zip code determines if their child has a strong beginning or receives an education to power a lifetime of opportunity. We must guarantee an excellent education as the best guarantee for mobility and success.
immigration justice
You strengthen our state, and you are vital to its future. Your success lifts us all, and I stand with you. I talk every day about my mission to build a Georgia where everyone has the freedom and opportunity to thrive. And I want to be clear: I do mean everyone who resides in our state. Nearly one in ten Georgians migrated here from another country. Together, though, we have one of the nation’s strongest economies and a legacy of civil and human rights. When every person in our state is included in Georgia’s progress, our communities and economy grow stronger.
criminal justice reform
My Justice for Georgia Plan addresses five key areas. Tackling each of these areas will improve court, jail, and prison systems, lower incarceration rates, reduce recidivism, aid law enforcement, and make our communities safer by building trust throughout Georgia.
military & veterans
As governor, Abrams will build on her work as the House Democratic Leader, where she led the Democratic Caucus to introduce the "A Promise Kept" Initiative in support of veterans and military families. Under her leadership, several bipartisan measures were enacted into law aimed at removing barriers identified by the U.S. Department of Defense: expand access to Medicaid for military families, allow veterans and military spouses to receive temporary occupational licenses, protect the employment of national guardsmen, and permit military spouses who are teachers to apply for temporary occupational licenses.
health care
Stacey Abrams has consistently engaged with Georgia’s rural, suburban and urban communities across the state to understand what Georgians are facing in an effort to improve their access to health care. Her experience and deep understanding of the role the private, nonprofit, and government sectors play in improving health care access make her the most qualified candidate to expand access to care for all Georgians. - Medium
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stacey abrams.com
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voter registration
Please visit the Georgia Secretary of State website to learn more about the process, timelines and additional information regarding Voter Registration at My Voter Page, Georgia Secretary of State.
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biography
Stacey Abrams and her five siblings grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi with three tenets: go to school, go to church, and take care of each other. Despite struggling to make ends meet for their family, her parents made service a way of life for their children – if someone was less fortunate, it was their job to serve that person. This ethic – and her parents’ unwavering commitment to providing educational opportunity for their children – led the family to Georgia.
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stacey abrams.com
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priorities
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a fair & diverse economy
A state where the economy works in every county, for every Georgian -Â We must build a Georgia where no one has to work more than one full-time job to make ends meet. A fair economy means investing in diverse businesses, fighting for equality in the workplace, lifting families out of poverty, and ensuring access to affordable healthcare. Fairness is the backbone of an economy that eliminates poverty and fosters prosperity for every family.
bold ambitious children
Building a Georgia where every child believes their future should be limitless - We are ready to imagine more for our children than simply an adequate education. Georgia must invest in addressing the needs of the whole child from cradle to career – and our investment must extend beyond the walls of a classroom to acknowledge the totality of their needs. Urban, suburban, and rural families all face the challenge of accessing quality education. This begins with high-quality affordable childcare and universal access to pre-kindergarten programs, continues through K-12 and must prepare students for higher education. But too often, a family’s income or zip code determines if their child has a strong beginning or receives an education to power a lifetime of opportunity. We must guarantee an excellent education as the best guarantee for mobility and success.
criminal justice reform
My Justice for Georgia Plan addresses five key areas. Tackling each of these areas will improve court, jail, and prison systems, lower incarceration rates, reduce recidivism, aid law enforcement, and make our communities safer by building trust throughout Georgia.
health care
Stacey Abrams has consistently engaged with Georgia’s rural, suburban and urban communities across the state to understand what Georgians are facing in an effort to improve their access to health care. Her experience and deep understanding of the role the private, nonprofit, and government sectors play in improving health care access make her the most qualified candidate to expand access to care for all Georgians. - Medium
voting rights
Stacey Abrams has a demonstrated commitment to protecting our right to vote. She founded the nonprofit New Georgia Project, which submitted more than 200,000 voter registration forms from predominantly communities of color between 2014 and 2016. The organization forced the restoration of more than 33,000 illegally canceled voter applications and defeated attempts to intimidate voters. As Minority Leader, Abrams fought back voter suppression tactics and introduced legislation to expand access to the ballot.
source
stacey abrams.com
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