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Rebecca Mitchell

Rebecca Mitchell is running for Georgia State Representative, District 106, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Rebecca is from Upstate New York.

Professional background

Rebecca has an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University and a veterinary and doctorate degree in epidemiology from Cornell University. Rebecca is a public health scientist.

Political background

Rebecca Mitchell is State Representative, representing District 106. She was first elected in 2020 and has served one term.

ON THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Voting & Elections

Says, "Voting is fundamental to citizenship, and is your voice in governance."

Supports "repealing recent voter suppression laws and making it easier for citizens to vote".

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Healthcare

Says, "Every Georgian deserves access to affordable, quality health care".

Supports expanding Medicaid.

Supports women's healthcare and reproductive rights.

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Economy

Says, "The strength of our economy depends on the ability of Georgians to make a fair wage, start a new business, or increase their prosperity".

Wants to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Supports developing regional transit solutions.

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Education

Wants to fully fund public schools, reduce class sizes, and fully fun pre-k.

Wants to invest in post-secondary education.

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Public Safety

Says she will "continue to dispel misinformation and advocate for proven, effective public health policies to keep our vulnerable communities and the public at large safe...".

Supports "common sense gun safety measures".

Says, "Georgia must not stop working on comprehensive reform measures to address systematic inequalities in our judicial system and law enforcement".

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