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Donald Ferguson 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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As of March 11, 2026, Donald Ferguson did not have a website or any information online.

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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.

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

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Sharon Henderson qualifies for District 43

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

Sharon Henderson has experience as a teacher.

As of March 11, 2026, Sharon Henderson did not have a website or any information online.

Indicted Georgia lawmaker files to run for state Senate

Indicted, suspended lawmaker files paperwork for state Senate run

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

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

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

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.

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

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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. 

As of March 11, 2026, Tonya Peterson Anderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Tonya Peterson Anderson

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

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

- 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 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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