Derek was born in Savannah. He is a member of First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

Derek earned a bachelor’s degree in leadership and ministry from Asbury University as well as a master’s in public administration from Savannah State University. Derek works with the Boy Scouts of America and designs programming.

Derek Mallow is the current representative for Georgia’s House District 163.

As of April 27, 2022, Derek Mallow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Wants to create more affordable housing, especially for senior citizens and veterans.

- Wants to create more affordable housing, especially for senior citizens and veterans.

Economy

Wants to see quality and affordable healthcare for all, including mental health resources.

- Supports expanding Medicaid.
- Wants to see quality and affordable healthcare for all, including mental health resources.

Healthcare

Supports reforming the juvenile justice system. This includes reducing the number of youth in detention centers by utilizing rehabilitation programs.

- Supports reforming the juvenile justice system. This includes reducing the number of youth in detention centers by utilizing rehabilitation programs.

Public Safety

Says, "Education is the key to Georgia’s continued economic growth".

- Says, "Education is the key to Georgia’s continued economic growth".
- Wants to raise teacher salaries.

Education

Derek Mallow

Orlando grew up in Savannah. He lives in Chatham County with his wife, Tonya. They have two children. He is a member and Elder of Overcoming By Faith Ministries.

Orlando earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Savannah State University. Orlando is the District Manager for Advance Auto Parts. Prior to this position, he held multi-unit leadership positions with Dollar General Stores and Circuit City Corporation.

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Orlando Scott ran for Chatham County Commissioner for District 7 in 2020 and did not win.

Ballotpedia Survey

Wants fair voting rights for all Georgians.

- Wants fair voting rights for all Georgians.

As of April 27, 2022, Orlando Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Orlando Scott

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