WHATS ON YOUR BALLOT?
The outcome of which will determine our reproductive freedom and self-determination for years to come.
What you need to know…
As you know, this year we are entering a critical presidential election. The outcome of which will determine our reproductive freedom and self-determination for years to come. Still, we are also faced with both federal and statewide elections on the same ballot, all of which will have dire impacts on the world around us.
Our federal elections will feature:
President
Vice President
United States House of Representatives
In Georgia state and local elections will feature:
Georgia State Senate
Georgia House of Representatives
State Supreme Court
County School Boards
Municipal Governments
Know before you go!
Being an educated voter means fully understanding every aspect of your ballot. Beyond simply knowing the candidates, to be an informed and impactful voter, you must also know the ballot measures featured in each election cycle. Here are the ballot measures that you will see on your ballot this election season.
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A “yes” vote supports moving the role of the Georgia Tax Tribunal from the executive branch to the judicial, creating a new Georgia Tax Court with judges appointed by the Governor.
A “no” vote opposes this transition and the creation of a Georgia Tax Court.
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A “yes” vote supports reducing the amount of property taxes a homeowner pays on their primary residence. Supporters of the amendment argue that it would provide relief from the rising property taxes facing Georgia residents.
A “no” vote opposes reducing homeowner property taxes. Those who oppose the amendment argue this reduction can impact education and other municipally funded public aspects of life.
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A “yes” vote supports increasing personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000, allowing residents to avoid paying county personal property taxes on property up to $20,000. While there is no impact on state revenue, county and city revenue will be impacted resulting in revenue loss as high as $250 million annually. Those for the tax break argue it could give small businesses necessary tax breaks.
A "no" vote opposes increasing the personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000. Those against the legislation argue that decreasing city and county-collected taxes would negatively impact education and other local purposes.
Georgia School Board Elections
Across Georgia, voters have the chance to make their voices heard in several local school board elections. As we continue to witness extreme attacks on our education systems targeting everything from access to literature, comprehensive sex education, and the self-determination of students, we must be engaged and active in these elections. Find out if you’ll see school board elections or your ballot this season!
District 2: Jessica Fleming (D), Trisha Hoyes (R)
District 3: Debbie Stair (D), Dorain Usherwood (R)
District 4: Claudia Wood (D), Chris Grimes (R)
Forsyth County Schools
District 1: Randy Scamihorn (R), Vickie Benson (D)
District 5: Laura Judge (D), John H. Cristadoro (R)
District 7: Brad Wheeler (R), Andrew Cole (D)
Cobb County School District
In 2024 one of the most important races across the nation will be the United States Congressional elections. These elections will determine which elected officials will be voting on critical reproductive justice legislation like the Reproductive Freedom Act. For Georgia, these candidates include:
United States House of Representatives:
District 1 | Earl Carter (R) | Patti Hewitt (D) | Nicholas Brookins (G) | |
District 2 | Sanford Bishop Jr. (D) | A.Wayne Johnson (R) | David Gregors (L) | Colleen Massey (Ind) |
District 3 | Maura Keller (D) | Brian Jack (R) | George Cantrell (Ind) | |
District 4 | Hank Johnson (D) | Eugene Yu (R) | ||
District 5 | Nikema Williams (D) | John Salvesen (R) | ||
District 6 | Lucy McBath (D) | Jeff Criswell (R) | ||
District 7 | Rich Mccormick (R) | Bob Christian (D) | Charles King (L) | |
District 8 | Austin Scott (R) | Darrius Butler (D) | ||
District 9 | Andrew Clyde (R) | Tambrei Cash (D) | ||
District 10 | Mike Collins (R) | Lexy Doherty (D) | ||
District 11 | Barry Loudermilk (R) | Katy Stamper (D) | Tracey Verhoeven (D) | |
District 12 | Rick Allen (R) | Liz Johnson (D) | ||
District 13 | David Scott (D) | Jonathan Chavez (R) | ||
District 14 | Marjorie Taylor Green (R) | Shawn Harris (D) |