Debra Shigley - Ballotpedia

Debra Shigley to run for Georgia State Senate's 21st District

Debra Shigley is from Washington, District of Columbia. She has a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a law degree from Georgia State University. She lives in Milton.

Debra is an attorney and small business owner. She previously worked as a journalist and news anchor.

Debra previously ran for the Georgia House of Representatives in 2024 but did not win.

Wants to make it more affordable to raise a family in the district.

- Wants to make it more affordable to raise a family in the district.

Economy

As of September 2, 2025, Debra Shigley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports increased funding for public schools, as well as raising teacher pay and resources.

- Supports increased funding for public schools, as well as raising teacher pay and resources.

Education

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Debra Shigley

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.