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Tonya is from Lithonia, Georgia. She attended Alabama State University, graduating with a degree in business administration. Tonya also received her master of divinity from Luther Rice College and Seminary.

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Tonya is currently retired. She previously served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for 21 years.

Tonya Anderson is currently State Senator for District 43. She was elected in 2016 and has served two terms. She previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives and as Mayor of Lithonia.

As of July 5, 2022, Tonya P Anderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports increasing salaries for teachers.

- Supports increasing salaries for teachers.

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Tonya P Anderson

Melanie is originally from Gainesville, Georgia. She has an associates' degree from Columbia Southern University and is working towards a bachelor's and master's degree from Oral Roberts University. She a single mother with one son.

Melanie Williams' campaign for state senator is her first entry into politics.

As of August 16, 2022, Melanie Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said "it is important to understand your reproductive rights, and...it's important to keep those rights private and sacred."

- Said "it is important to understand your reproductive rights, and...it's important to keep those rights private and sacred."

Melanie Williams

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
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- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.