Karen is the publisher of Urban Pro Weekly. She also works with small businesses, creatives, growers, and community developers to strengthen neighborhoods and expand local opportunities.

Race is on: Five announce run for Augusta seat in state legislature

Karen Gordon shares her love for the arts and the city of Augusta

Karen Gordon is the publisher of Urban Pro Weekly. She also works with small businesses, creatives, growers, and community developers to strengthen neighborhoods and expand local opportunities.

Karen's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 130, is her first time running for public office.

Plans to strengthen neighborhoods and expand local opportunities across the Augusta area.

- Plans to strengthen neighborhoods and expand local opportunities across the Augusta area.

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As of March 11, 2026, Karen Gordon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Karen Gordon's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 130, is her first entry into politics.

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LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing lives in Augusta, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree in business administration from Brenau University. She volunteers with the Augusta-Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia County Community Connections. 

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LaFawn previously ran in the special election for Georgia House of Representatives, District 130, in 2026, but did not win. 

LaFawn currently works as a labor relations supervisor at John Deere. 

Prioritizes the creation of "good jobs" with fair wages.

- Supports increased affordable housing.
- Prioritizes the creation of "good jobs" with fair wages.

As of March 11, 2026, LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Stated, "I support opportunities for justice impacted people who've done their time, are ready to work, get an education and rebuild their lives."

- Stated, "I support opportunities for justice impacted people who've done their time, are ready to work, get an education and rebuild their lives."

Advocates for policies that help schools better prepare students for opportunities after high school.

Supports early literacy as a key tool for economic mobility and long-term success.

- Advocates for policies that help schools better prepare students for opportunities after high school.
- Supports early literacy as a key tool for economic mobility and long-term success.

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Sha'Qunta "Q" Calles is from Augusta, Georgia. She earned her associate's degree from Augusta Technical College. Sha'Qunta lives in Augusta, Georgia.

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Sha'Qunta's campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives is her first run for public office. 

Sha'Qunta currently works as the owner of Signature Designz and Custom Apparel and the human resources manager at iCandy Dance Studio. 

As of March 11, 2026, Sha'Qunta "Q" Calles did not have a website or any information online.

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Sha'Qunta "Q" Calles

Sha'Qunta Calles is from Augusta, Georgia. She earned her associate's degree from Augusta Technical College. 

Sha'Qunta's campaign for Georgia House of Representatives, District 130, is her first run for public office. 

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Sheila Clark Nelson is from Richmond County and attended Lucy C. Laney High School. She lives in Augusta and attends Gardner Grove Baptist Church. She has three children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Off to the races in House District 130

Sheila previously served as the state representative of District 130 in the Georgia House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2016 and served three terms.

Sheila is retired. She previously worked at the Augusta Main Post Office.

Plans to increase the state's minimum wage.

- Plans to increase the state's minimum wage.

As of March 11, 2026, Sheila Clark Nelson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to provide good education for all students.

- Wants to provide good education for all students.

Sheila Clark Nelson

Sheila Clark Nelson is from Richmond County and attended Lucy C. Laney High School.  She lives in Augusta and attends Gardner Grove Baptist Church.  She has three children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Sheila previously served as State Representative in State House District 130.  She was first elected in 2016 and served three terms.

Sheila is retired.  She previously worked at the Augusta Main Post Office.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- 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.

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