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Jaha V. Howard

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Jaha V. Howard is running for Georgia State Senator, District 35, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Jaha V. Howard earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a doctoral degree in dental surgery from Howard University, and a master's degree in oral sciences from the University of Illinois-Chicago. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Professional background

Jaha is the owner and the pediatric dentist of A+ Pediatric Denistry. He is also the co-founder of Families Against Racism and Wave of Excellence Group.

Political background

Jaha currently serves in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 35. He won a special election in 2025 and is in his first term. Jaha previously served on the Cobb County School District, representing District 2. He served two terms from 2018 to 2022 and 2024 to 2025. Jaha previously ran for the Georgia State Superintendent of Schools in 2022 and the Georgia State Senate to represent District 6 in 2016 and 2017, but he did not win.

Economy

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Energy & the Environment

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Healthcare

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Voting & Elections

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Public Safety

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Education

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Ethics & Conduct

Had social media posts showcasing anti-LGBTQ+ and misogynistic views—which he apologized for—unearthed prior to losing his race for the Georgia State Senate in 2017.

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