Ballotpedia, Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson has a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Johnson is a member of the American Bar Association and the National Action Network. He was born in Neptune City, New Jersey. 

Brian Johnson is a lawyer. He has also worked in media, entertainment, technology, and sports management.

This is Brian K. Johnson's first entry into politics. 

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Said, "Business Acumen: Having spearheaded successful ventures throughout my career, I understand the challenges faced by local businesses firsthand. I'm dedicated to fostering an environment where entrepreneurship thrives and where every hardworking individual has the opportunity to succeed."

Said, "I'm dedicated to fostering an environment where entrepreneurship thrives and where every hardworking individual has the opportunity to succeed."

Said, "Economic Growth and Opportunity: I'm dedicated to revitalizing Georgia's economy. This includes fostering small businesses, investing in infrastructure projects to create jobs... and promoting innovation to build a robust, sustainable economy..."

Supports helping small businesses, investing in infrastructure projects to create jobs, and promoting innovation to improve Georgia's economy. 

Supports living wages, safe working conditions, workers' rights, and reducing income inequality.

- Said, "I'm dedicated to fostering an environment where entrepreneurship thrives and where every hardworking individual has the opportunity to succeed."
- Supports helping small businesses, investing in infrastructure projects to create jobs, and promoting innovation to improve Georgia's economy. 
- Supports unions.
- Supports living wages, safe working conditions, workers' rights, and reducing income inequality.

Economy

Said, "6. Environmental Stewardship: Protecting our environment is crucial for future generations. I support initiatives for clean energy development, investing in green technologies, and preserving Georgia's natural resources to combat climate change while creating green job opportunities."

Said, "3. Environmental Stewardship: Protecting our environment is crucial for future generations. I support initiatives for clean energy development, investing in green technologies, and preserving Georgia's natural resources to combat climate change while creating green job opportunities."

Supports investing in environmentally friendly technologies.

Supports preserving Georgia's natural resources.

Supports development of renewable energy sources, which includes solar, wind, water, geothermal, and nuclear energy.

- Supports investing in environmentally friendly technologies.
- Supports preserving Georgia's natural resources.
- Supports development of renewable energy sources, which includes solar, wind, water, geothermal, and nuclear energy.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "Medicare for All: Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege... I will work to expand Medicaid, lower prescription drug costs, and ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage..."

Supports expanding Medicaid and lowering prescription drug costs.

Prioritizes maternal care and mental health support.

- Supports expanding Medicaid and lowering prescription drug costs.
- Prioritizes maternal care and mental health support.

Healthcare

Said "The two-year term for members of Congress strikes the perfect balance between ensuring accountability to the electorate and providing stability for effective governance."

Believes term limits promote democratic participation and make it easier for people to run for elected office.

Said "Term limits are essential for promoting accountability, preventing the concentration of power, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive democracy."

- Said "The two-year term for members of Congress strikes the perfect balance between ensuring accountability to the electorate and providing stability for effective governance."
- Believes term limits promote democratic participation and make it easier for people to run for elected office.
- Said "Term limits are essential for promoting accountability, preventing the concentration of power, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive democracy."

Voting & Elections

Said, "I will work to reform our criminal justice system, address systemic racism, and promote policies that foster inclusivity and equality for every Georgian..."

Said, "4. Social Justice: I stand for equity and justice for all. I will work to reform our criminal justice system, address systemic racism, and promote policies that foster inclusivity and equality for every Georgian, regardless of race, gender, or background."

Wants to reform the criminal justice system and address systemic racism.

- Wants to reform the criminal justice system and address systemic racism.

Public Safety

Said, "Education as a Priority: Quality education is the cornerstone of progress... Every child in Georgia deserves access to a quality education that prepares them for the future."

Supports increased funding for public schools.

Advocates for affordable higher education and reducing student debt.

- Supports increased funding for public schools.
- Advocates for affordable higher education and reducing student debt.

Education

Said, "The ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza has captured the world's attention... As the violence escalates, claiming innocent lives and perpetuating suffering on both sides, the urgent need for a ceasefire becomes increasingly evident... It is imperative that we, as Americans, rally behind efforts to bring an end to the bloodshed and pave the way for sustainable peace."

Supports an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, viewing it as a moral duty and essential for stability, reflecting U.S. values and interests, and advocates for peace and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.

Supports ceasefires as essential steps beyond halting violence, enabling humanitarian aid, civilian recovery, and fostering dialogue to address the root causes of conflict, such as the humanitarian crisis and occupation in Gaza, and the absence of a political resolution.

Supports a ceasefire in Gaza, reflecting America's commitment to peace, stability, and international law as a global leader, and to prevent conflict escalation in the Middle East.

Supports a ceasefire in Gaza as a moral duty to preserve human life, opposing the ongoing violence that disproportionately affects civilians and perpetuates suffering across generations, while upholding the dignity and rights of all individuals.

Supports a ceasefire in Gaza as critical for regional stability, reducing extremism, and advancing peace talks based on justice and mutual recognition, noting that without it, a lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace remains unattainable.

Supports a ceasefire in Gaza and believes it's important for regional stability, reducing extremism, and advancing peace. 

Encourages humanitarian aid and civilian recovery in regards to Gaza.

- Supports a ceasefire in Gaza and believes it's important for regional stability, reducing extremism, and advancing peace. 
- Encourages humanitarian aid and civilian recovery in regards to Gaza.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Congressman David Scott, My Biography

David earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, then went on to earn his MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree from The Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife, Alfredia, and together they have two daughters and two grandchildren. He gives guest sermons in area churches. David is originally from Aynor, South Carolina, and has lived in Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. 

David was previously a budget analyst for the Govenor's Office on Budget, and the president of Dayn-Mark Advertising, his own advertising company. He also created and performed in the PBS television program "Langston!" and created a radio program called "Inside Black America."

David Scott is a US Representative for Georgia Congressional District 13. He was then elected to this position in 2002, and is currently serving his 10th term as U.S. Representative. He currently serves on the Agriculture Committee, the Financial Services Committee, and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. He was previously elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1974. 

Congressman David Scott

Calls for high-speed broadband internet infrastructure in rural America.

Wants to reduce the amount of food deserts in Georgia, especially in the metro-Atlanta area.

Supported funding to the Women, Infants, and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) to address food insecurity in Georgia.

Advocates for improving access to funds and affordable health care coverage for small business owners and creating educational opportunities for students interested in business.

Supports tax reform that does not "benefit the rich at the expense of everyday Americans."

Supports "diverse transportation options like rapid transit and regional rail."

Supports extending unemployment insurance and domestic job expansion programs.

Supported HR 582, or the "Raise the Wage Act" that would increase the minimum wage to 15$ per hour by 2025.

- Calls for high-speed broadband internet infrastructure in rural America.
- Wants to reduce the amount of food deserts in Georgia, especially in the metro-Atlanta area.
- Supported funding to the Women, Infants, and Children Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) to address food insecurity in Georgia.
- Advocates for improving access to funds and affordable health care coverage for small business owners and creating educational opportunities for students interested in business.
- Supports tax reform that does not "benefit the rich at the expense of everyday Americans."
- Supports "diverse transportation options like rapid transit and regional rail."
- Supports extending unemployment insurance and domestic job expansion programs.
- Supported HR 582, or the "Raise the Wage Act" that would increase the minimum wage to 15$ per hour by 2025.

Supports affordable and sustainable forms of energy, and improving energy efficiency.

Advocates for improvement of Georgian infrastructure, such as modernizing rural water waste systems.

Supported House Resolution (H.R.) 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which rejoins the US to the Paris Climate Agreement.

Plans to "develop sensible environmental protection initiatives in Congress that protect the health of [his] constituents," such as those that reduce greenhouse gases and similarly toxic substances.

- Supports affordable and sustainable forms of energy, and improving energy efficiency.
- Advocates for improvement of Georgian infrastructure, such as modernizing rural water waste systems.
- Supported House Resolution (H.R.) 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which rejoins the US to the Paris Climate Agreement.
- Plans to "develop sensible environmental protection initiatives in Congress that protect the health of [his] constituents," such as those that reduce greenhouse gases and similarly toxic substances.

Supports expansion of Medicaid, reduction of health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, and secure access to Medicare Advantage plans for senior citizens.

Advocates for pubic-private partnerships that improve health care outcomes for patients.

Wants to reduce student loan debt for medical school graduates in order to improve Georgia's healthcare system.

Calls for the expansion of telemedicine and electronic health records in order to increase access to healthcare in rural communities.

Cosponsored legislation to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and improve health for mothers and newborn babies as a response to the "maternal mortality epidemic."

- Supports expansion of Medicaid, reduction of health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, and secure access to Medicare Advantage plans for senior citizens.
- Advocates for pubic-private partnerships that improve health care outcomes for patients.
- Wants to reduce student loan debt for medical school graduates in order to improve Georgia's healthcare system.
- Calls for the expansion of telemedicine and electronic health records in order to increase access to healthcare in rural communities.
- Cosponsored legislation to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and improve health for mothers and newborn babies as a response to the "maternal mortality epidemic."

Supports House Resolution (H.R.) 1, the For the People Act, which he calls a "comprehensive election security and reform package that represents a major step forward in increasing election transparency and accountability and rooting out corruption."

Believes that everyone regardless of demographic has the constitutional right to vote without interference from the government.

Advocates for reforming the Federal Elections Commission.

Wants to solve and recognize the "threat that foreign actor pose when they use [technology and communications] to target the American voting process."

- Supports House Resolution (H.R.) 1, the For the People Act, which he calls a "comprehensive election security and reform package that represents a major step forward in increasing election transparency and accountability and rooting out corruption."
- Believes that everyone regardless of demographic has the constitutional right to vote without interference from the government.
- Advocates for reforming the Federal Elections Commission.
- Wants to solve and recognize the "threat that foreign actor pose when they use [technology and communications] to target the American voting process."

Plans to support federal programs that provide law enforcement with resources needed to combat violent crime.

Calls for criminal justice reform, recognizing that overcrowding in prisons has negative effects on state budgets, and advocates for rehabilitation as a solution to increasing prison populations.

Wants to change federal mandatory minimum sentencing laws in order to decrease recidivism, allow the formerly imprisoned to build lives when they are released.

Said, "Maintaining a careful balance between preserving Second Amendment rights and strengthening safety in gun ownership is necessary in crafting gun control policy, and I am sensitive to both sides of the issue."

Cosponsored the Gun Violence Research Act, which would restore gun violence research programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.

Said, "People from minority communities are overrepresented in percentages of arrests, or convictions and Congress should carefully examine these racial disparities at the federal level."

- Plans to support federal programs that provide law enforcement with resources needed to combat violent crime.
- Calls for criminal justice reform, recognizing that overcrowding in prisons has negative effects on state budgets, and advocates for rehabilitation as a solution to increasing prison populations.
- Wants to change federal mandatory minimum sentencing laws in order to decrease recidivism, allow the formerly imprisoned to build lives when they are released.
- Said, "Maintaining a careful balance between preserving Second Amendment rights and strengthening safety in gun ownership is necessary in crafting gun control policy, and I am sensitive to both sides of the issue."
- Cosponsored the Gun Violence Research Act, which would restore gun violence research programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.
- Said, "People from minority communities are overrepresented in percentages of arrests, or convictions and Congress should carefully examine these racial disparities at the federal level."

Believes that federal support is necessary for a strong education system, including additions to school safety, mental health services, nutritious lunch programs, suicide prevention, and school infrastructure.

Wants to secure access to a variety of career pathways for students, including vocational programs and post-secondary institutions.

Supports affordable education through Federal Pell Grant Programs, low interest student loans, and scholarship programs.

Believes that schools "must empower students from lower-income backgrounds, provide for students who face homelessness, and prevent discrimination within the halls of their buildings."

Supported Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which provides funds to local school agencies that have high percentages of lower income students.

- Believes that federal support is necessary for a strong education system, including additions to school safety, mental health services, nutritious lunch programs, suicide prevention, and school infrastructure.
- Wants to secure access to a variety of career pathways for students, including vocational programs and post-secondary institutions.
- Supports affordable education through Federal Pell Grant Programs, low interest student loans, and scholarship programs.
- Believes that schools "must empower students from lower-income backgrounds, provide for students who face homelessness, and prevent discrimination within the halls of their buildings."
- Supported Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which provides funds to local school agencies that have high percentages of lower income students.

Supports increased security assistance and foreign aid to Israel, who he believes is "our closest ally in the Middle East."

Supports access to clean water, medical services, and proper nutrition at border detainment facilities.

Supports extending the temporary work visa program to industries such as agriculture, landscaping, restaurants, and construction.

- Supports increased security assistance and foreign aid to Israel, who he believes is "our closest ally in the Middle East."
- Supports access to clean water, medical services, and proper nutrition at border detainment facilities.
- Supports extending the temporary work visa program to industries such as agriculture, landscaping, restaurants, and construction.

David Scott

Karen Rene' is originally from Selma, Alabama. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Alabama State University and her law degree from Atlanta Law School.

Karen Rene' has previously worked as the 2nd Vice President and Programs Director for the Atlanta NAACP, the State Director of the Georgia Working Families Party, and at the Atlanta Job Corps Center.

Karen Rene' has previously served as an elected City Council member and as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of East Point, GA.

The candidate's website says, "social and economic justice, ensuring that the voices of working-class communities are heard and valued. Her leadership and"

The candidate's website says, "Advocate for a living wage, paid family and medical leave, and affordable childcare options to support working families and reduce income inequality."

Promises to "advocate for a living wage, paid family and medical leave, and affordable childcare options to support working families and reduce income inequality."

The candidate's website says, "Invest in small businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities by providing access to capital and resources, supporting local economic development initiatives, and promoting job growth in emerging industries."

Plans to "invest in small businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities by providing access to capital and resources, supporting local economic development initiatives, and promoting job growth in emerging industries."

The candidate's website says, "Secure federal funding to improve roads, water and sewage, bridges, and public transit systems, and expand high-speed internet access to rural and underserved communities."

Promises to "secure federal funding to improve roads, water and sewage, bridges, and public transit systems, and expand high-speed internet access to rural and underserved communities."

The candidate's website says, "Workforce Housing for working families, increasing funding for public housing programs, and implementing policies to prevent predatory lending and housing discrimination."

Supports "workforce Housing for working families, increasing funding for public housing programs, and implementing policies to prevent predatory lending and housing discrimination."

The candidate's website says, "Increase federal funding for job training and reentry programs, and collaborate with local employers to create pathways for individuals to receive the necessary skills and credentials for in-demand jobs."

Plans to "increase federal funding for job training and reentry programs, and collaborate with local employers to create pathways for individuals to receive the necessary skills and credentials for in-demand jobs."

Plans to "increase food stamps for Seniors" and "implement safeguards against elder abuse and financial exploitation."

- Promises to "advocate for a living wage, paid family and medical leave, and affordable childcare options to support working families and reduce income inequality."
- Plans to "invest in small businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities by providing access to capital and resources, supporting local economic development initiatives, and promoting job growth in emerging industries."
- Promises to "secure federal funding to improve roads, water and sewage, bridges, and public transit systems, and expand high-speed internet access to rural and underserved communities."
- Supports "workforce Housing for working families, increasing funding for public housing programs, and implementing policies to prevent predatory lending and housing discrimination."
- Plans to "increase federal funding for job training and reentry programs, and collaborate with local employers to create pathways for individuals to receive the necessary skills and credentials for in-demand jobs."
- Plans to "increase food stamps for Seniors" and "implement safeguards against elder abuse and financial exploitation."

Plans to address environmental injustices affecting communities of color by fighting for cleaner air and water to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities like asthma and lead poisoning as a Congresswoman.

Plans to address environmental injustices affecting communities of color by fighting for cleaner air and water to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities like asthma and lead poisoning.

Believes "communities of color are disproportionately victimized by environmental hazards."

- Plans to address environmental injustices affecting communities of color by fighting for cleaner air and water to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities like asthma and lead poisoning.
- Believes "communities of color are disproportionately victimized by environmental hazards."

The candidate's website says, "Increase food stamps for Seniors, strengthen Social Security and Medicare, and implement safeguards against elder abuse and financial exploitation, while also expanding access to affordable healthcare and long-term care options for seniors."

Promises to strengthen Social Security and Medicare and expand access to affordable healthcare and long-term care options for senior citizens.

- Promises to strengthen Social Security and Medicare and expand access to affordable healthcare and long-term care options for senior citizens.

As of March 19, 2024, Karen Rene'’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Support initiatives that provide mentorship, afterschool programs, and extracurricular activities for at-risk youth, and invest in education and job training programs to give young people the tools they need to succeed."

Supports "initiatives that provide mentorship, afterschool programs, and extracurricular activities for at-risk youth."

Plans to "invest in education to give young people the tools they need to succeed."

- Supports "initiatives that provide mentorship, afterschool programs, and extracurricular activities for at-risk youth."
- Plans to "invest in education to give young people the tools they need to succeed."

Karen Rene'

As of April 3, 2024, Marcus Flowers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Marcus Flowers is a former active duty member of the US Army and has over 20 years of experience working as a contractor or official for the State Department and Department of Defense.

Marcus Flowers' bid for Congress is his first entry into politics.

Supports a district environment conducive to small business prosperity and growth, advocates for reduced regulatory burdens on entrepreneurs, and emphasizes the need for federal resources to be available and accessible to small businesses in District 13.

Wants to support small business growth, calling for reduced regulatory burdens on entrepreneurs and more federal resources to be available to small businesses.

Plans to utilize federal funds and support to expand high-speed internet in Georgia's 14th district, fostering educational opportunities, business growth, and telehealth access, ensuring the region isn't left behind in technological advancements.

Plans to utilize federal funds to expand high-speed internet in Georgia's 14th district to encourage educational opportunities, business growth, and telehealth access.

The candidate's website says, "Our district must be a place where existing small businesses can thrive, and new small businesses want to be."

Said, "Our district must be a place where existing small businesses can thrive, and new small businesses want to be."

Said "You can count on me to pass legislation that ensures equal pay, support ratifying the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment), and codify abortion rights for all."

- Wants to support small business growth, calling for reduced regulatory burdens on entrepreneurs and more federal resources to be available to small businesses.
- Plans to utilize federal funds to expand high-speed internet in Georgia's 14th district to encourage educational opportunities, business growth, and telehealth access.
- Said, "Our district must be a place where existing small businesses can thrive, and new small businesses want to be."
- Said "You can count on me to pass legislation that ensures equal pay, support ratifying the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment), and codify abortion rights for all."

Supports transforming Georgia’s 14th district into a clean energy and green infrastructure manufacturing hub, creating skilled, well-paying jobs, and revitalizing the local economy for global competitiveness and district prosperity.

Supports transforming Georgia’s 14th district into a clean energy and green infrastructure manufacturing hub, creating skilled, well-paying jobs.

- Supports transforming Georgia’s 14th district into a clean energy and green infrastructure manufacturing hub, creating skilled, well-paying jobs.

Supports investment in job creation and training within the care economy, advocating for fair compensation for caregivers and affordable, quality care for the elderly, easing the burden on families.

Said "I will work to protect the right to choose, protect IVF treatments, and guarantee the right to contraception."

- Supports investment in job creation and training within the care economy, advocating for fair compensation for caregivers and affordable, quality care for the elderly, easing the burden on families.
- Said "I will work to protect the right to choose, protect IVF treatments, and guarantee the right to contraception."

Ballotpedia, Marcus Flowers

Supports election integrity, opposes corporate PAC donations, and backs the For the People Act to prevent dark money and foreign influence in elections, ensuring representatives prioritize constituents over special interests.

Supports the For the People Act to prevent "dark money and foreign interests" from influencing elections.

The candidate's website says, "Elected officials should be accountable to the everyday American, not to corporate interests and the rich."

Promises to not accept corporate PAC donations, saying "Elected officials should be accountable to the everyday American, not to corporate interests and the rich."

Said, "You can expect regular town halls that are open to the public, not just those donating to my campaign."

Said "I’ll stay in the district, not in DC and will staff up my office so that we can be responsive and keep constituents fully connected to resources."

Said "We need to end the politics of division and work towards bridge building and bipartisan solutions."

- Supports the For the People Act to prevent "dark money and foreign interests" from influencing elections.
- Promises to not accept corporate PAC donations, saying "Elected officials should be accountable to the everyday American, not to corporate interests and the rich."
- Said, "You can expect regular town halls that are open to the public, not just those donating to my campaign."
- Said "I’ll stay in the district, not in DC and will staff up my office so that we can be responsive and keep constituents fully connected to resources."
- Said "We need to end the politics of division and work towards bridge building and bipartisan solutions."

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

The candidate's website says, "In an increasingly virtual world, access to the internet is a necessity, not a luxury. However, too many families…"

Wants to improve internet infrastructure within the district to ensure children have access to online education.

- Wants to improve internet infrastructure within the district to ensure children have access to online education.

The candidate's website says, "Marcus spent a decade in combat zones around the world and has served our country on four continents... He has seen first-hand the damage done by extremism and disinformation..."

Plans to enhance support for veterans by streamlining healthcare access, expediting claims, improving transition processes, and addressing mental health, homelessness, and job retraining challenges for a better post-service life in Georgia.

Said, "As a disabled Veteran, I’ve ... experienced first hand many of the issues veterans ... face. I believe we must honor the brave men and women who defend our country ... with our actions…"

- Plans to enhance support for veterans by streamlining healthcare access, expediting claims, improving transition processes, and addressing mental health, homelessness, and job retraining challenges for a better post-service life in Georgia.
- Said, "As a disabled Veteran, I’ve ... experienced first hand many of the issues veterans ... face. I believe we must honor the brave men and women who defend our country ... with our actions…"

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Marcus Flowers

Ballotpedia: Mark Baker (Georgia)

Mark earned a degree from Dillard University and a doctorate from Clark Atlanta University. 

Mark is a retired Fulton County schools resource officer, as well as an instructor of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s first responders' weapons of mass destruction training. He's also worked as a professor with Clark Atlanta University, and a community relations officer with Clark Atlanta's Department of Public Safety.

Mark Baker was one of the first city councilors elected in the city of South Fulton when it was newly formed in 2017. 

Worked to set a $15 minimum wage for employees in South Fulton during his time as a city councilor.

Sponsored legislation that helped create the Development Authority in South Fulton.

Believes that small businesses should be a greater part of the U.S. economy, and looks to eliminate the structural barriers standing in the way of making that happen.

Prioritizes aiding small businesses through counseling, legislation and protection, and directing "development dollars" back to communities in the district.

- Worked to set a $15 minimum wage for employees in South Fulton during his time as a city councilor.
- Sponsored legislation that helped create the Development Authority in South Fulton.
- Believes that small businesses should be a greater part of the U.S. economy, and looks to eliminate the structural barriers standing in the way of making that happen.
- Prioritizes aiding small businesses through counseling, legislation and protection, and directing "development dollars" back to communities in the district.

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

Advocates for "codifying reproductive rights into law."

Said: "An out-of-control Supreme Court and radical anti-abortion laws passed by Republicans have destroyed normal standards of medical care expected by women during pregnancy."

Opposes the privatization of Medicare, believing that it would increase healthcare costs and increase wrongful insurance denials of necessary care.

Promises to expand services offered to include dental, vision and hearing benefits.

- Advocates for "codifying reproductive rights into law."
- Said: "An out-of-control Supreme Court and radical anti-abortion laws passed by Republicans have destroyed normal standards of medical care expected by women during pregnancy."
- Opposes the privatization of Medicare, believing that it would increase healthcare costs and increase wrongful insurance denials of necessary care.
- Promises to expand services offered to include dental, vision and hearing benefits.

Said: "I will make sure voting rights are not put on the backburner."

Supports the passing of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which strengthens protections against discriminatory voting, building off the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and the Freedom to Vote Act, which counters partisan gerrymandering, election denial, and reduces corporate involvement in politics.

- Said: "I will make sure voting rights are not put on the backburner."
- Supports the passing of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which strengthens protections against discriminatory voting, building off the Voting Rights Act of 1965; and the Freedom to Vote Act, which counters partisan gerrymandering, election denial, and reduces corporate involvement in politics.

Has worked to decriminalize marijuana and reduce it to a civil violation.

Introduced the "Breonna Taylor law" in South Fulton, which outlawed "no knock" warrants within South Fulton.

Introduced the "Eight that Can't Wait resolution", outlawing eight policing techniques that utilize "excessive force."

- Has worked to decriminalize marijuana and reduce it to a civil violation.
- Introduced the "Breonna Taylor law" in South Fulton, which outlawed "no knock" warrants within South Fulton.
- Introduced the "Eight that Can't Wait resolution", outlawing eight policing techniques that utilize "excessive force."

Mark Baker

Ballotpedia, Rashid Malik

Malik is from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Truman State University, and his PhD in international relations from the University of Kansas. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and daughter.

Rashid works as a teacher and entrepreneur. He worked at the IBM Corporation and later joined American Intercontinental University's faculty. He also started his own company named Malix I Technology, and currently owns his own business: Apple Care Services. 

Rashid Malik's previously ran for U.S. Congress in 2016, but did not win.

Looks to reduce income inequalities and "bring the income level of women to the market value based on the principle of same work, same pay."

- Looks to reduce income inequalities and "bring the income level of women to the market value based on the principle of same work, same pay."

As of March 19, 2024, Rashid Malik did not have a website or any information online.

Supported the creation of a vaccine for COVID-19 in the height of the pandemic as a precursor for building a "Pandemic Team."

- Supported the creation of a vaccine for COVID-19 in the height of the pandemic as a precursor for building a "Pandemic Team."

Wants to help those that are disenfranchised to learn how to exercise their rights to vote.

- Wants to help those that are disenfranchised to learn how to exercise their rights to vote.

Rashid Malik

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