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Ruwa Romman

DEMOCRAT

Ruwa Romman is running for Georgia State Senator, District 7, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Ruwa Romman was born in Jordan and moved to the United States when she was seven years old. She attended South Forsyth High School before earning her bachelor's degree from Oglethorpe University and her master's degree in public policy from Georgetown University. Ruwa lives in Georgia with her husband.

Professional background

Ruwa currently works as a senior consultant at Deloitte. She previously worked as the communications director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Georgia and as a field organizer for the Georgia Muslim Voter Project and the Asian American Advocacy Fund. She also co-founded the Georgia Volunteer Hub.

Political background

Ruwa is currently the Georgia State Representative for House District 97.

Economy

Supports raising the minimum wage, increasing worker protections, and repealing right to work laws.

Plans to provide tax relief for homeowners and small businesses.

Supports an income tax rebate for Georgians.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports the Green New Deal at every government level.

Supports reducing fossil fuel emissions to zero and aims to transition Georgia to a net zero carbon economy by emphasizing clean energy and green transportation.

Supports expanding electric vehicle (EV) tax credits and public transportation.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion access.

Supports expanding Medicaid and advocates for Medicare for All.

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Voting & Elections

Supports increasing voting locations to reduce long lines.

Supports expanding language resources to increase participation.

Supports increasing the early voting period to allow for a variety of voting days.

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Public Safety

Supports gun control and said, "Implement common-sense gun safety policies that keep guns out of the hands of abusers and violent criminals, and out of our schools and parks."

Supports increasing certification requirements for law enforcement.

Wants to increase pay for first responders.

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Education

Said, "Underinvesting in education has real consequences for our community. Education accounts for 50% of Georgia’s budget, yet Georgia ranks 38th in the nation and teachers are leaving the profession completely."

Supports fully funding the HOPE scholarship and addressing the increasing costs of college education.

Wants to increase reporting transparency.

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