Katie is married to Lynn, and they reside in Rome, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Katie is an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Rome. She and Lynn have two children and five grandchildren.

Prior to Katie's political career, she owned two small businesses in Rome, Georgia. She has also been appointed to various councils and boards, such as the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Council, Georgia Children’s Cabinet, and Georgia Foundation for Early Care + Learning Board.

Katie Dempsey has been serving as a representative of Georgia House District 13 since 2006. She is the Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources and is on the Economic Development & Tourism, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Health & Human Services, Higher Education, Rules, and Transportation. 

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "- Always use direct deposit for income. Work to develop a relationship with your local bank and get to know the employees; these are the people who can quickly identify scams."

The candidate's website says, "The only thing the Legislature is required to do is pass a budget. What are your budget priorities?"

The candidate's website says, "Cut income taxes by over $1 billion"

Said, "I helped craft and support multiple measures this session to alleviate the pressure from Biden’s inflation by freezing the state gas tax and cutting income taxes for all hardworking Georgians... We also delivered a historic one-time tax return to all Georgia taxpayers and reduced taxes on military retiree pay..."

The candidate's website says, "Cut income taxes by over $1 billion so Georgians can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks"

Cut income taxes by over $1 billion so Georgians can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks

The candidate's website says, "Prior to her service in the State House, Katie served on the Rome City Commission... She served as statewide co-chair of the Joint Workgroup on Economic Development for the Georgia Municipal Association, the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, and the Georgia Economic Developers Association... She was also appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Local Transportation, helping improve roadways in Rome and around the state."

Served as statewide co-chair of the Joint Workgroup on Economic Development for the Georgia Municipal Association, the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, and the Georgia Economic Developers Association

Said, "Making sure that Georgia remains the No. 1 State to Do Business is my primary goal... it is important that we continue to... invest in needs that will keep our state a great place to live, work, and play."

The candidate's website says, "Passed a gas tax holiday to lower fuel prices"

Passed a gas tax holiday to lower fuel prices.

Plans to assist Georgians in coping with the economic challenges of inflation under the Biden administration, which are exacerbating financial struggles.

- Said, "I helped craft and support multiple measures this session to alleviate the pressure from Biden’s inflation by freezing the state gas tax and cutting income taxes for all hardworking Georgians... We also delivered a historic one-time tax return to all Georgia taxpayers and reduced taxes on military retiree pay..."
- Cut income taxes by over $1 billion so Georgians can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks
- Served as statewide co-chair of the Joint Workgroup on Economic Development for the Georgia Municipal Association, the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia, and the Georgia Economic Developers Association
- Said, "Making sure that Georgia remains the No. 1 State to Do Business is my primary goal... it is important that we continue to... invest in needs that will keep our state a great place to live, work, and play."
- Passed a gas tax holiday to lower fuel prices.
- Plans to assist Georgians in coping with the economic challenges of inflation under the Biden administration, which are exacerbating financial struggles.

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Katie Dempsey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

The candidate's website says, "In 2015, pediatrician Mona Hanna-Attisha exposed Flint, Michigan’s water crisis to the world. Ever since she’s been fighting for the children whose futures have been dimmed by lead poisoning."

The candidate's website says, "Dr. Mona... acknowledged, means constantly battling factors like systemic racism, public health disinvestment, anti-science sentiment, misinformation, and more."

The candidate's website says, "It appears that Roe v Wade will be overturned, throwing the abortion issue back to the states. What should the Legislature do?"

The candidate's website says, "The legislation also provides funding for every Georgia Department of Health District to hire their own lead inspector... 'What’s great about this legislation is we’re not just talking about doing something, but providing the actual resources to do it,' Dempsey said."

Said, "I am honored to have received the Georgia Life Alliance Certification and I was a proud supporter of the Heartbeat Bill. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it would mean that Georgia’s Heartbeat Bill would immediately be upheld."

Said, "I believe that life begins at conception and that we need to continue focusing on making Georgia a safe place to raise a child. Healthy mothers and children are imperative for our quality of life..."

Said, "It is imperative that we increase access to timely care while decreasing the costs of healthcare in our state."

- Said, "I am honored to have received the Georgia Life Alliance Certification and I was a proud supporter of the Heartbeat Bill. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it would mean that Georgia’s Heartbeat Bill would immediately be upheld."
- Said, "I believe that life begins at conception and that we need to continue focusing on making Georgia a safe place to raise a child. Healthy mothers and children are imperative for our quality of life..."
- Said, "It is imperative that we increase access to timely care while decreasing the costs of healthcare in our state."

Healthcare

The candidate's website says, "About 60% of Floyd County voters are in state House District 13. It covers all of Rome, the Silver Creek community and points east...."

The candidate's website says, "About 60% of Floyd County voters are in state House District 13. It covers all of Rome, the Silver Creek community and points east."

The candidate's website says, "Passed Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB202),"

The candidate's website says, "Passed Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB202), making it easier to vote and harder to cheat"

Passed Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB202), making it easier to vote and harder to cheat.

Said, "It would be my honor to earn your vote and continue working for you ... Whether it is ensuring election integrity ... nothing is more important than the conservative values and future of ... our Georgia."

- Passed Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB202), making it easier to vote and harder to cheat.
- Said, "It would be my honor to earn your vote and continue working for you ... Whether it is ensuring election integrity ... nothing is more important than the conservative values and future of ... our Georgia."

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "Reynolds said that three in four cases of financial exploitation involve a suspect is found to be someone the victim knows; in 60 percent of those cases it is a family member..."

The candidate's website says, "Three Floyd County Police investigators were presented awards for their work in solving elder abuse cases... Investigators Misty Pledger and Brittany Werner were awarded the Pat King Award of Excellence for their determination in solving a missing person case from Armuchee, which later found that a man assaulted his elderly grandmother and stowed her away in a freezer... Their resilience led police to arrest Robert Tincher III for the murder of his grandmother."

The candidate's website says, "In addition to the police and legal officials who were recognized... Brandon Trapp, who initially stalled the victim from making a withdrawal because the large withdrawal seemed suspicious... His work to delay the transaction gave time for authorities to stop the wire transfer, which is often impossible."

The candidate's website says, "Crimes of elder abuse that police often encounter are physical, financial and institutional. The Floyd County Police Department is here for our senior citizens and is eager to investigate and help them resolve crimes that may occur against them."

The candidate's website says, "According to Reynolds, persons who are 65 and older...are slow to report crimes of fraud because of embarrassment...fall to sophisticated charlatans who prey on their trust and loneliness."

The candidate's website says, "Investigator Amber Lopez also won the Pat King Award of Excellence for her work in helping a 75-year-old woman recover $60,000 from a scammer... The case was discovered when the victim contacted a friend J. Edward Hulsey Jr, who is also a Tallapoosa Circuit Judge. He notified Natalee Staats from the Rome District Attorney Office and she worked with Investigator Lopez to initiate the criminal case..."

The candidate's website says, "Director Vic Reynolds, of the GBI, followed up with candid lessons in fraud and scams to the audience... He borrowed examples from his experience as a prosecutor in Cobb County and also as the head of the state’s investigative agency."

The candidate's website says, "The virtual town hall will address addiction and recovery in Georgia... The panelists will include Neil Campbell, MS, executive director of Georgia Council on Substance Abuse; ... and Robin Williamson Elliott and Laurie Fugitt, Georgia Overdose Prevention... This virtual town hall meeting is one of several Georgia Council on Substance Abuse events happening during 'National Recovery Month 2020.'"

The candidate's website says, "Collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector are helping investigators get results and prosecute elder abuse cases... These methods are growing more necessary as scammers become sophisticated and savvy in their approaches to our older generations."

The candidate's website says, "Collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector are helping investigators get results and prosecute elder abuse cases by more sophisticated means. These methods are growing more necessary"

The candidate's website says, "Collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector are helping investigators get results and prosecute elder abuse cases by..."

The candidate's website says, "Addiction is prevalent in our state, but, ‘Recovery is Real,’ and it is achievable for anyone suffering from this terrible disease.”"

Said, "Protected our 2nd Amendment by passing "Constitutional Carry" allowing law-abiding Georgians to carry firearms without a permit"

Protected our 2nd Amendment by passing "Constitutional Carry" allowing law-abiding Georgians to carry firearms without a permit.

The candidate's website says, "During this past session, state Rep. Katie Dempsey, R-Rome, sponsored a bill that lowered the allowable lead poisoning levels in children from 20 deciliters to 3.5 deciliters..."

Sponsored a bill that lowered the allowable lead poisoning levels in children from 20 deciliters to 3.5 deciliters.

The candidate's website says, "Legislation signed into law this past week provides stricter guidelines for detecting lead poisoning in young children in Georgia."

Sponsored legislation that was signed into law which provided stricter guidelines for detecting lead poisoning in young children in Georgia.

- Protected our 2nd Amendment by passing "Constitutional Carry" allowing law-abiding Georgians to carry firearms without a permit.
- Sponsored a bill that lowered the allowable lead poisoning levels in children from 20 deciliters to 3.5 deciliters.
- Sponsored legislation that was signed into law which provided stricter guidelines for detecting lead poisoning in young children in Georgia.

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "“How wonderful he was to find the dollars and the space and the place to not say, ‘Well, this can wait a little bit longer. It’s just for little kids,’” Dempsey said. “We did it! And we did it quickly.”"

The candidate's website says, "seemed to agree. Crusading for children, she acknowledged, means constantly battling factors like systemic racism, public health disinvestment, anti-science sentiment, misinformation, and more."

The candidate's website says, "Yes, this is the story of a crisis... But what I want folks to take away is this amazing story of how an unexpected team came together and fought... on behalf of children.”"

The candidate's website says, "A few of these, noted GEEARS Executive Director Mindy Binderman, happened during Georgia’s legislative session. The legislature passed child-focused bills like the"

The candidate's website says, "for not only K-12 but the often-overlooked assistant and lead teachers in Georgia’s Pre-K program."

The candidate's website says, "Like Dr. Mona, Dempsey gave voice to the day’s theme—a community coming together to improve children’s lives and doing so with"

The candidate's website says, "“If you don’t have a good beginning, it’s really hard to have a great future,” Dempsey said, before sharing credit for her legislation with attendee Representative Robert Dickey."

The candidate's website says, "to not say, ‘Well, this can wait a little bit longer. It’s just for little kids,’” Dempsey said. “We did it! And we did it quickly.”"

The candidate's website says, "Like Dr. Mona, Dempsey gave voice to the day’s theme—a community coming together to improve children’s lives and doing so with urgency."

The candidate's website says, "The legislature passed child-focused bills like the Mental Health Parity Act and pay raises for not only K-12 but the often-overlooked assistant and lead teachers in Georgia’s Pre-K program."

Supports advancing Georgia's early care and education, values work with child care providers, families, and children, and appreciates recognition from GEEARS and the efforts of organizations like Quality Care for Children.

Said, "I will remain focused on education, child advocacy, mental health, senior and veterans’ services, as well as workforce development to support recruitment and retention in education, healthcare, and law enforcement."

Said, "I started in early education in 1969... We now have a level of professionalism I never dreamed was possible. Nevertheless, early education issues are still daunting.”"

Supports advocacy for Georgia's youngest children, with GEEARS' policymakers, educators, and leaders eager to advance wins for youth and families, as evidenced by the vibrant reunion at their first in-person event in years.

Supports advocacy for Georgia's youngest children, with GEEARS' policymakers, educators, and leaders eager to advance wins for youth and families.

- Said, "I will remain focused on education, child advocacy, mental health, senior and veterans’ services, as well as workforce development to support recruitment and retention in education, healthcare, and law enforcement."
- Said, "I started in early education in 1969... We now have a level of professionalism I never dreamed was possible. Nevertheless, early education issues are still daunting.”"
- Supports advocacy for Georgia's youngest children, with GEEARS' policymakers, educators, and leaders eager to advance wins for youth and families.

Education

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