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Charlice Byrd
REPUBLICAN
Charlice Byrd is running for Georgia State Representative, District 20, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Charlice Byrd is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Charlice lives with her husband, Michael, in Woodstock, Georgia, and attends First Baptist Church.
Political background
Charlice currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 20. She originally served three terms from 2005 to 2013 before losing re-election in 2012. Charlice was then re-elected in 2020 and is in her third consecutive term (sixth overall).
Professional background
Charlice currently serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for the North Georgia Angel House and a board member for the Friends of Holly Springs Police. She previously worked as a North Georgia field representative for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and an independent contractor for the Tea Party Patriots Foundation. She also worked as an educator.
Economy
Voted for House Bill 1999, which would suspend the gas tax for 60 days.
Voted for House Resolution 1114, which would eliminate property taxes for homeowners.
Calls for the elimination of state income tax.
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Energy & the Environment
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Healthcare
Supports House Bill 350, which would allow ambulance services to accept newborns and authorize secure newborn safety devices.
Opposes abortion access.
Supports banning puberty blockers for minors.
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Voting & Elections
Sponsors House Bill 1108, which would prioritize hand-marked, hand-counted paper ballots, while keeping accessibility options available and providing bipartisan oversight of voting equipment decisions.
Supports withdrawing from voter data-sharing organizations like the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).
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Public Safety
Opposes gun control, co-sponsoring House Bill 1226 and sponsoring House Bill 194, which would strengthen protections for gun owners and reinforce Georgia’s Stand Your Ground laws.
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Education
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Ethics & Conduct
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