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Betsy Holland

DEMOCRAT

Betsy Holland is running for Georgia State Representative, District 54, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Betsy Holland is from Marietta, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in American government and politics and women's studies from Smith College. She has volunteered with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Atlanta Community ToolBank, Motherhood Beyond Bars, and the Fugees Family. She lives with her husband, Jason, and their child in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. She attends Morningside Presbyterian Church when she leads a women's small group.

Professional background

Betsy currently works as the chief executive officer of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia. She previously worked as the interim executive director at Day League, the vice president of corporate social impact at Warner Bros. Discovery, the vice president of contributions and employee engagement at WarnerMedia, and the director of culture and engagement at Turner Broadcasting System.

Political background

Betsy currently serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing District 54. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her fourth term.

Economy

Supports equitable wages, a living wage, paid family leave, fair employee classification, and expanding medical benefits for all working Georgians.

Said, "I've worked with local city and county delegations to reduce residential property taxes and hold commercial real estate owners accountable for their fair share of the tax digest. I also support measures to reduce property taxes for seniors who are long-time residents in their homes, but struggle to keep up with rising property taxes."

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Energy & the Environment

Supports exploring renewable energy resources, creating transit options to reduce single-passenger automobile travel, supporting small farmers, preventing air and water pollution, and protecting Georgia’s natural resources.

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Healthcare

Advocates for the expansion of Medicaid, preventing surprise billing, reducing prescription costs, and attracting more healthcare workers to Georgia.

Supports abortion access, increased access to maternity and postpartum healthcare, affordable contraception, and access to fertility treatments.

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Voting & Elections

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

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Public Safety

Said, "I support measures to increase Georgia State Patrol pay and benefits, increase the number of GSP officers serving the Atlanta area, and provide tuition assistance for those pursuing degrees in criminal justice and related fields. I voted in favor of legislation to curb street racing and co-sponsored legislation to enact a study committee to explore leveraging technology to improve public safety, such as license plate readers and noise detection devices."

Opposes policies that limit access to guns.

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Education

Said, "I have and will continue to fight for increased funding for public schools and for fewer restrictions on Georgia teachers. I believe in reducing standardized testing and minimizing burdensome reporting requirements. As a public school parent, I know firsthand the challenges in our classrooms, and oppose any measures that take away funding from our public schools."

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