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Holly is from Georgia and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Morehouse College in English and Political Science in 1998 and a Master of Public Administration from the University of West Georgia in 2002. He is a member of Tabernacle of Praise Church in McDonough, Georgia and was awarded the National Youth Service Award from President Bill Clinton for his efforts mentoring young teens. 

District 116: Rep. El-Mahdi Holly Biography

El-Mahi Holly has experience as a law clerk, a criminal warrant officer and a regional political field director for state Democrats. He has also worked for charitable organizations. 

El-Mahdi Holly is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He has served two terms since his election in 2019.

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Wants increase state funding for community centers, recreational parks and youth leadership programs.

Plans to prioritize developing more severe laws to prevent seniors from falling victim to fraud and financial scams.

As Georgia House Representative, he supported HB1125 which to gradually increases the salaries of people with disabilities, so that they cannot be less than the minimum wage.

As Georgia House Representative, he introduced a bill HB1160 which proposes to restrict the sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, and manufacture of certain guns and magazines in Georgia.

- Wants increase state funding for community centers, recreational parks and youth leadership programs.
- Plans to prioritize developing more severe laws to prevent seniors from falling victim to fraud and financial scams.
- As Georgia House Representative, he supported HB1125 which to gradually increases the salaries of people with disabilities, so that they cannot be less than the minimum wage.
- As Georgia House Representative, he introduced a bill HB1160 which proposes to restrict the sale, transfer, use, possession, importation, and manufacture of certain guns and magazines in Georgia.

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

As Georgia House Representative, he introduced the Bill HB16 which aimed to extend the "sunset provision" allowing employees to use sick days to take care of their family members.

- As Georgia House Representative, he introduced the Bill HB16 which aimed to extend the "sunset provision" allowing employees to use sick days to take care of their family members.

Healthcare

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Opposes discriminatory gerrymandering practices, or the drawing of electoral district maps to discriminate against voters of color.

- Opposes discriminatory gerrymandering practices, or the drawing of electoral district maps to discriminate against voters of color.

Voting & Elections

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Promises to develop stronger commutation between law enforcement, community leaders, and local organizations.

As Georgia House Representative, he introduced the bill HB107, or the Police Accountability act, to change how police interact with people and how their actions are monitored, including mandatory body cameras and fellow officer intervention if excessive force is used.

Introduced the bill HB478 which grants pardons for individuals convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana. Simple possession is the possession of an illegal or controlled substance without the intention to distribute it. 

Supports a permanent ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Opposes "permit-less carry" laws, specifically HB 1358, or laws that allow citizens to have guns in public without permits.

- Promises to develop stronger commutation between law enforcement, community leaders, and local organizations.
- As Georgia House Representative, he introduced the bill HB107, or the Police Accountability act, to change how police interact with people and how their actions are monitored, including mandatory body cameras and fellow officer intervention if excessive force is used.
- Introduced the bill HB478 which grants pardons for individuals convicted of "simple possession" of marijuana. Simple possession is the possession of an illegal or controlled substance without the intention to distribute it. 
- Supports a permanent ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
- Opposes "permit-less carry" laws, specifically HB 1358, or laws that allow citizens to have guns in public without permits.

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El-Mahdi Holly

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
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- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.