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Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty
DEMOCRAT
Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty is running for Georgia US Representative, District 10, Democratic Primary.
Political background
Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty campaign for US Representative for Georgia's District 10 is her first entry into politics.
Professional background
Lexy is an Educational Consultant for her own company, Doherty Educational Consultants. She has previous experience as a teaching assistant at the University of Georgia. She is also an appointed member of the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission.
Personal background
Lexy received an undergraduate degree in geology from The University of South Carolina and a Master of Sciences in economic geology from the University of Georgia. She has served as a poll worker and is married to her husband, Patrick.
Economy
- Supports rural economic development and prioritizes "education, job training, small business development, fair wages, and attracting private and public investment in innovative energy solutions."
- Wants to raise the minimum wage to at least $15 an hour.
- Prioritizes lowering costs for housing, food, and healthcare.
- Wants to expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) First Home Buyer Program.
Energy & the Environment
- Supports sustainable energy sources and believes it is good for the environment and business, especially in the rural South.
- Said, "Oil and gas companies have spent decades lining their pockets while the rest of us pay for the growing destruction climate change is causing."
Healthcare
- Supports expanding Medicaid coverage in Georgia.
- Supports legalizing abortion at the federal level.
- Wants to decrease maternal mortality rates, especially for Black women, by making maternal healthcare more accessible and reducing anti-abortion policies.
Voting & Elections
- Wants to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. This act would identify districts that discriminate against minority voters, give the government the ability to send "federal observers" to these districts on election day, and requires voting officials to announce any changes to the voting process at least 180 days before an election.
- Wants to pass campaign finance reform and ban Congressional insider stock trading.
Public Safety
As of March 19, 2024, Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Education
As of March 19, 2024, Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty’s website did not contain information on this issue.
Foreign Policy
As of March 19, 2024, Alexandra "Lexy" Doherty’s website did not contain information on this issue.