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Rashaun Lamar Kemp

DEMOCRAT

Rashaun Lamar Kemp is running for Georgia State Senator, District 38, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Rashaun Lamar Kemp is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wright State University and a master's degree from Capella University. Rashaun lives with his partner, Ken, and their two kids in Atlanta, Georgia, and attends Impact United Methodist Church.

Professional background

Rashaun currently works as the senior director at the National Charter Collaborative, a non-profit organization providing resources to Black and Brown single-site charter school leaders. He previously worked as an executive director for a national non-profit organization, a government affairs professional, and a high school teacher and principal, while leading a state education department.

Political background

Rashaun currently serves in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 38. He was elected in 2024 and is in his first term. He previously ran for the Georgia House of Representatives in 2022, but did not win.

Economy

Plans to fight for a fair, livable wage for all Georgians.

Supports rent control legislation and affordable housing.

Advocates for growing apprenticeship programs.

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Energy & the Environment

As of March 11, 2026, Rashaun Lamar Kemp’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Plans to expand Medicaid access to more Georgians.

Promises to address racial and economic disparities in healthcare by expanding access to quality clinics and healthier food options.

Supports hiring better informed physicians.

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Voting & Elections

Proposes making Election Day a state holiday.

Plans to improve voter registration opportunities.

Promises to support county election boards.

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Public Safety

Supports allowing students to participate in civic engagement activities during school hours without penalty, emphasizing that civic participation should not be treated as a disciplinary issue.

Opposes the creation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers.

Supports safe working conditions and the right to unionize for all workers, including migrant workers.

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Education

Supports increasing school funding, including paying teachers at least $65,000 per year to invest further into them.

Promises to provide access to childcare and pre-K, more HOPE scholarships, and access to post-secondary career training and higher education for parents.

Opposes school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

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