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Donald Ferguson is from Manhattan, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of West Georgia, a master's degree of public administration for Columbus State University, and a master's degree in management and leadership from Grand Canyon University. Donald lives in Conyers, Georgia.

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Donald previously ran for sheriff in Fulton County in 2020.

Ferguson announces bid for State Senate District 43

Donald currently works as a lead associate for Moore & Associates Security Consultants, LLC. He also works as an organizational management consultant for EnVision 1 Management & Performance Solutions, LLC. He previously worked as a captain-deputy sheriff for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

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Sharon Henderson qualifies for District 43

Sharon Henderson

Sharon Henderson was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 113 in 2021.  She is running for the Georgia State Senate District 43 seat.

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Indicted Georgia lawmaker files to run for state Senate

Indicted, suspended lawmaker files paperwork for state Senate run

Henderson was suspended from her seat by the governor after being indicted for stealing pandemic unemployment funds.  Her case is ongoing.

- Henderson was suspended from her seat by the governor after being indicted for stealing pandemic unemployment funds.  Her case is ongoing.

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Senator Tonya P Anderson Biography

Tonya Peterson Anderson earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Alabama State University, a master's degree in business administration from Georgia State University, and a master's degree in divinity from Luther Rice University. She lives in Lithonia, Georgia.

Tonya is a certified life coach, consultant and motivational speaker. She previously worked as a pastor and ordained minister. Tonya served as a logistics specialist and chaplain assistant in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. 

Tonya currently serves as a Senator in the Georgia State Senate. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a Representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. She served two terms from 2012 to 2016. Tonya also served as the Mayor of Lithonia, Georgia from 2008 to 2011 and a City Council Member for Lithonia from 2006 to 2008. 

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As mayor of Lithonia, brought the city into compliance with Environmental Protection Agency standards for storm water improvements.

- As mayor of Lithonia, brought the city into compliance with Environmental Protection Agency standards for storm water improvements.

Tonya Anderson Bills Track

As a state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 50 which calls for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia.

- As a state senator, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 50 which calls for the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia.

Georgia's 43rd Senate District

As a Georgia state senator, authored Senate Bill (SB) 288 which allowed for the restriction and sealing of criminal records to create opportunity for employment, housing, and school for those with a criminal record.

- As a Georgia state senator, authored Senate Bill (SB) 288 which allowed for the restriction and sealing of criminal records to create opportunity for employment, housing, and school for those with a criminal record.

Tonya Peterson Anderson

Tonya Anderson is from Lithonia, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Alabama State University, a master's degree in business administration from Georgia State University, and a master's degree in divinity from Luther Rice University.

Tonya is a certified life coach, consultant and motivational speaker. She served as a logistics specialist and chaplain assistant in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. Tonya previously worked as a pastor and ordained minister.

Tonya currently serves as a senator in the Georgia State Senate. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her fifth term. She previously served as a representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. She served two terms from 2012 to 2016. Tonya also served as Mayor of Lithonia, Georgia from 2008 to 2011 and as a city council member for Lithonia from 2006 to 2008. 

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- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.

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