2024 Georgia General Elections

2024 Georgia General Election Runoff

Amber is a Georgia native and longtime resident of Atlanta. She is married and they have two young boys.

Amber Higgins Connor is the founder and president of the Atlanta-based non-profit Concerned Citizens United. She served as the Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova during the 1996 Olympic games. She has also served as the Security Chair for The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods and on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.

As of July 30, 2024, Amber Higgins Connor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes tax abatements that harm public school funding and increase property taxes.

Supports lowering residential property tax rates.

Advocates for capping property tax increases at 3% per year to support homeowners.

Believes constituents can influence property tax rates by unifying their voices and communicating with local officials.

- Opposes tax abatements that harm public school funding and increase property taxes.
- Supports lowering residential property tax rates.
- Advocates for capping property tax increases at 3% per year to support homeowners.
- Believes constituents can influence property tax rates by unifying their voices and communicating with local officials.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports police training, retention measures, and equipment for firefighters.

Served on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.

Supports policies that aim to reduce crime and improve community safety.

As president of the non-profit Concerned Citizens United, Amber worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a public safety bill in 2019-2020.

As a House Representative, worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a bill that holds judges accountable and creates transparency for their decisions in relation to signature bonds.

- Supports police training, retention measures, and equipment for firefighters.
- Served on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.
- Supports policies that aim to reduce crime and improve community safety.
- As president of the non-profit Concerned Citizens United, Amber worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a public safety bill in 2019-2020.
- As a House Representative, worked with Georgia State legislators to pass a bill that holds judges accountable and creates transparency for their decisions in relation to signature bonds.

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Amber Higgins Connor

Amber Higgins Connor is a Georgia native and longtime resident of Atlanta. She is married to her husband Chase Connor, and they have two young boys, Caleb and Noah.

Amber Higgins Connor is the founder and president of the Atlanta-based non-profit Concerned Citizens United. She served as the Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova during the 1996 Olympic games and has worked with Georgia State legislators to pass Bill 402. She has also served as the Security Chair for The Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods and on the Atlanta Police Citizen Advisory Board.

As of August 16, 2024, Amber Higgins Connor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As of August 18, 2024, Amber Higgins Connor’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports lowering and capping property tax rates to help homeowners budget for tax payments.

Supports measures to enhance public safety, including police training, retention, and providing equipment for firefighters.

Believes proper training for police officers and funding for firefighters are essential for community security.

Believes in "keeping Atlanta safe and affordable."

Supports continued training for public safety.

Volunteered as a vocalist for the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Ballotpedia: Devin Barrington-Ward

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Devin is from Atlanta. He volunteered as a member of the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition. He is a Christian. 

Devin currently works as a managing director of Black Futurists Group. He previously served as chief of staff to legislators in the Georgia State Senate and State House of Representatives. He also worked as a lobbyist for pre-k funding for Black childcare providers and as a Senior Health Equity Fellow for the National Coalition of STD Directors. 

Devin Barrington-Ward ran for member of the Atlanta City Council in District 9 in 2021 and for state senator in State Senate District 38 in 2020, but he did not win either race.  

Supports expanding tree cover to reduce heat, clean air, and prevent flooding.

Supports expanding tree cover to reduce heat, keep air, and reduce flooding in vulnerable neighborhoods, 

Believes the effects of climate change are becoming "more evident by the day" and that the U.S. must transition away from fossil fuels to prevent increased threats to the environment and local livelihoods.

Believes the effects of climate change are becoming "more evident by the day" and that the U.S. must transition away from fossil fuels.

- Supports expanding tree cover to reduce heat, keep air, and reduce flooding in vulnerable neighborhoods, 
- Believes the effects of climate change are becoming "more evident by the day" and that the U.S. must transition away from fossil fuels.

Supports increasing funding to the affordable housing trust fund, financed by taxing wealthy corporations.

Wants to increase funding for the affordable housing trust fund. 

Supports investing in resources, health services, and housing opportunities for unhoused individuals.

Supports investing in resources, health services, and housing opportunities for unhoused individuals in the Atlanta area. 

Supports incentivizing property owners to maintain affordable housing through grants and other incentives.

Supports incentivizing property owners to keep housing affordable through grants, among other incentives. 

Believes in reforming zoning laws to support diverse housing options for various needs and income levels.

Wants to change zoning laws to allow for more diverse housing options that meet the needs of different citizens and income levels.

- Wants to increase funding for the affordable housing trust fund. 
- Supports investing in resources, health services, and housing opportunities for unhoused individuals in the Atlanta area. 
- Supports incentivizing property owners to keep housing affordable through grants, among other incentives. 
- Wants to change zoning laws to allow for more diverse housing options that meet the needs of different citizens and income levels.

Opposes the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, known as "Cop City."

Supports training law enforcement in de-escalation and community-centered approaches to public safety.

Opposes collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), believing it poses a threat to immigrant communities.

Opposes city collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying it poses a threat to immigrant communities.

Supports expanding mental health services for people with drug addiction and related mental health issues.

Wants to expand mental health services for people with drug addiction and related mental health problems. 

- Opposes the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, known as "Cop City."
- Supports training law enforcement in de-escalation and community-centered approaches to public safety.
- Opposes city collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying it poses a threat to immigrant communities.
- Wants to expand mental health services for people with drug addiction and related mental health problems. 

Wants to invest in public parks, green spaces, and playgrounds throughout the city.

Opposes collaborating with state police on abortion and transgender health-related issues.

Said he refuses to work with state police in the "persecution of individuals" seeking abortion care or families seeking transgender health resources. 

- Wants to invest in public parks, green spaces, and playgrounds throughout the city.
- Said he refuses to work with state police in the "persecution of individuals" seeking abortion care or families seeking transgender health resources. 

Plans to overhaul the "crumbling water pipes system."

Plans to refurbish the water pipe system.

Plans to add protected bike lanes throughout the city, along with additional safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians.

Plans to add protected bike lanes throughout the city and additional safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians.

Supports working with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to expand local bus routes, increase bus driver pay, and improve route frequency.

- Plans to refurbish the water pipe system.
- Plans to add protected bike lanes throughout the city and additional safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians.
- Supports working with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to expand local bus routes, increase bus driver pay, and improve route frequency.

Supports public services such as pre-kindergarten, healthcare, and housing.

Supports pre-kindergarten education for all in Atlanta.

- Supports pre-kindergarten education for all in Atlanta.

Devin Barrington Ward

Devin is originally from Atlanta and overcame a period youth homelessness. 

Devin currently works  has served as managing director of Black Futurists Group. He was formerly chief of staff to legislators in the Georgia State Senate and State House of Representatives, a lobbyist for pre-k funding for Black childcare providers, and a Senior Health Equity Fellow for the National Coalition of STD Directors. He also was a mayoral appointee to the Taskforce to Reimagine Public Safety and Incarceration under Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Devin Barrington-Ward previously ran for Atlanta City Council district 9 in 2021 and for Georgia State Senate district 38 in 2020, but did not win.  

- Supports expanding tree cover to reduce heat, keep air, and prevent flooding.
- Believes the effects of climate change are becoming "more evident by the day" and that the U.S. must transition away from fossil fuels.

- Supports increasing funding to the affordable housing trust fund.
- Supports investing in resources, health services, and housing opportunities for unhoused individuals.
- Supports incentivizing property owners to keep housing affordable through grants.
- Believes in reforming zoning laws to support diverse housing options for various needs and income levels.

- Opposes the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, known as "Cop City."
- Supports training law enforcement in de-escalation and community-centered approaches to public safety.
- Opposes the city collaborating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), believing it poses a threat to immigrant communities.
- Supports expanding mental health services for people with drug addiction and related mental health issues.

- Wants to invest in public parks, green spaces, and playgrounds throughout the city.
- Opposes collaborating with state police and prosecutors on abortion and transgender health-related issues.

- Plans to refurbish the water pipes system.
- Plans to add protected bike lanes throughout the city, along with additional safety measures for cyclists and pedestrians.
- Supports working with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to expand local bus routes, increase bus driver pay, and improve route frequency.

- Supports pre-kindergarten children for all in Atlanta.

As of September 23, 2024, Devin Barrington Ward’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Devin Barrington-Ward has served as chief of staff in the Georgia State Senate and State House of Representatives, a lobbyist for pre-k funding for Black childcare providers, and a Senior Health Equity Fellow for the National Coalition of STD Directors. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Movement 4 Black Lives and was a mayoral appointee to the Taskforce to Reimagine Public Safety and Incarceration under Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

Supports incentivizing local businesses to divest from single-use plastics.

Plans to preserve Atlanta's tree canopy by proposing legislation to strengthen tree ordinances and accelerate reforestation efforts.

Believes climate change requires immediate collective action, not just awareness or public relations campaigns.

Supports expanding tree cover to improve air quality and mitigate the effects of rising heat and flooding.

Believes immediate action is necessary to reduce and reverse climate change effects, emphasizing that Atlanta has a significant role to play.

Believes Atlanta's high income inequality, particularly affecting Black families, exacerbates economic hardships for working people, who are not receiving fair wages despite "soaring profits."

Believes Atlanta has the highest income inequality in the nation, with working families struggling to make ends meet.

Believes safety encompasses access to housing, food, water, healthcare, education, and jobs.

Believes addressing poverty and investing in public resources are essential for improving public safety.

Opposes criminalizing homelessness and poverty and using policing to gentrify neighborhoods.

Supports demilitarizing police and preventing the use of military weapons and tactics on Black and Brown Atlanta civilians.

Aims to empower working-class families, LGBTQ people, Black people, and other marginalized communities.

Supports the special election on November 5th to fill the vacant City Council Post 3 At Large seat, allowing all City of Atlanta voters to participate in the decision alongside the presidential election.

Aims to keep streets safe by addressing potholes.

Plans to add sidewalks to every street to promote walkability and connectivity, create safe crosswalks, and discourage reckless driving.

Believes in addressing critical infrastructure issues to prevent future water crises.

Supports reducing car dependency by expanding access to public transportation, adding bike lanes and sidewalks, and incentivizing businesses to invest in clean energy.

SaportaReport - Atlanta City Council candidate Q and A: Duwon Robinson

Ballotpedia - Duvwon Robinson

Duvwon is from Atlanta, where he lives today. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Morgan State University and a master's degree in public administration from Columbia Southern University.

Duvwon works as an consultant for All in 1 Consulting.

Duvwon Robinson ran for tax commissioner in 2024, but did not win. He also ran for the city council of Atlanta in 2017 and superior court clerk in 2016, but did not win either time.

As of July 30, 2024, Duvwon Robinson did not have a website or any information online.

Supported efforts to decriminalize marijuana.

- Supported efforts to decriminalize marijuana.

Supported pay raises for Atlanta city employees.

- Supported pay raises for Atlanta city employees.

Duvwon Robinson

Duvwon Robinson ran for tax commissioner of Fulton County in 2024, but did not win. He also ran for the city council of Atlanta in 2017 and superior court clerk in Fulton County in 2016. but did not win either time.

As of July 30, 2024, Duvwon Robinson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Ballotpedia

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Eshé was born in Atlanta. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in educational leadership from Georgia State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. 

Eshé works as a director at the Southern Education Foundation. She previously worked as a public school teacher and as a program director at Jumpstart and Georgia State University. 

Eshé Collins currently serves on the Board of Education of Atlanta Public Schools in District 6. She was first elected in 2013 and is serving her third term. 


Believes in creating a "cleaner and healthier environment" through innovative and sustainable policies to ensure long-term livability.

Wants to foster a cleaner and healthier environment through innovative and sustainable policies both for current and future generations.

- Wants to foster a cleaner and healthier environment through innovative and sustainable policies both for current and future generations.

As of July 30, 2024, Eshe' Collins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports equitable access to quality education and as a leader, improved graduation rates, staff pay, school funding, fiscal stability, and approved significant technology and infrastructure upgrades.

Supported policies for equal access to a strong education. 

As a city leader, led efforts that resulted in a $5 million investment into the city’s first early childhood education initiative.

As a member of the school board, led efforts to secure a "$5 million investment into the city’s first early childhood education initiative."

Plans to work to develop programs to support youth education and advancement

Said under her "leadership APS attained its highest graduation to date..."

- Supported policies for equal access to a strong education. 
- As a member of the school board, led efforts to secure a "$5 million investment into the city’s first early childhood education initiative."
- Plans to work to develop programs to support youth education and advancement
- Said under her "leadership APS attained its highest graduation to date..."

Eshe' Collins

Eshé was born in Atlanta. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College, a master's degree in educational leadership from Georgia State University, and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. 

Eshé works as a director at the Southern Education Foundation. She previously worked as a teacher in a public school and as a program director at Jumpstart and Georgia State University. After law school, Eshé was a law clerk for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. 

Eshé Collins currently serves on the Board of Education for the Atlanta Public Schools District 6. She was first elected in 2013 and is in her third term. 


- Supports innovative and sustainable policies to ensure long-term livability.

- Advocates for new programs to support children's education.
- As a member of the school board, led efforts that resulted in a $5 million investment into the city’s first early childhood education initiative.
- As a member of the school board, improved graduation rates, staff pay, school funding, fiscal stability, and approved significant technology and infrastructure upgrades.

Ballotpedia, Nicole Jones (Georgia)

Nicole is from Southwest Atlanta and attended Atlanta Public Schools. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Howard University and both a master's degree in counseling and human growth and development and a doctorate degree in educational leadership from Clark Atlanta University. She has 3 children and 1 grandchild. 

Nicole co-founded an Atlanta-based small business startup company, The Wellth House, Inc. She also owns 360 Strategy Consulting, LLC. She previously worked as an administrator and director of talent at Metro Atlanta Charter Schools and as a principal at an elementary school in Atlanta. 

Nicole "Nikki" Evans Jones' campaign for member of the Atlanta City Council in Post 3 is her first run for public office. 

As of July 30, 2024, Nicole "Nikki" Evans Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to tailor advocacy efforts to identify and develop necessary community support and infrastructure to enhance neighborhoods.

Plans to advocate for access to affordable housing options residents can own.

- Plans to tailor advocacy efforts to identify and develop necessary community support and infrastructure to enhance neighborhoods.
- Plans to advocate for access to affordable housing options residents can own.

Plans to make safety her top priority by enhancing current methods aimed at preventing and responding to local criminal activity.

- Plans to make safety her top priority by enhancing current methods aimed at preventing and responding to local criminal activity.

Promises to prioritize transparency, collaboration, and citizen welfare in office.

Plans to strengthen local businesses, improve public services, and enhance neighborhood safety and inclusivity.

Plans to work to strengthen local businesses, enhance public services, and ensure neighborhood safety and inclusivity for all. 

- Promises to prioritize transparency, collaboration, and citizen welfare in office.
- Plans to work to strengthen local businesses, enhance public services, and ensure neighborhood safety and inclusivity for all. 

Aims to transform the educational system by prioritizing funding, supporting teachers, and building community-school partnerships.

Wants to reform the educational system by prioritizing funding, supporting teachers, and establishing community and school partnerships.

Believes in ensuring all children have access to quality education and community members are empowered to make a difference.

Wants to ensure all children have access to a strong education and community members "feel empowered to make a difference."

Believes leadership in education involves "listening, learning, and leveraging resources to effect real change" and supports collaborating with educators, students, and community members to build a better future.

Believes leadership involves "listening, learning, and leveraging resources to effect real change. It's about being in the trenches with our educators, students, and community members...". 

- Wants to reform the educational system by prioritizing funding, supporting teachers, and establishing community and school partnerships.
- Wants to ensure all children have access to a strong education and community members "feel empowered to make a difference."
- Believes leadership involves "listening, learning, and leveraging resources to effect real change. It's about being in the trenches with our educators, students, and community members...". 

Nicole "Nikki" Evans Jones

Nicole Evans Jones, known as "Dr. Nikki," is a product of Atlanta Public Schools and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Howard University, as well as a Master's Degree and Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University. She is a proud mother of three Atlanta Public Schools alumni and a grandmother to a 5th generation native Atlantan.

Nicole Evans Jones, EdD, is a former principal at an elementary school in Atlanta and co-founder of a successful Atlanta-based small business startup.

As of August 16, 2024, Nicole Nikki Evans Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nicole Nikki Evans Jones

Co-founded a successful small business in Atlanta.

Wants to create community gardens, health fairs, job fairs, and wrap-around centers to enhance public services and community well-being.

Believes passionate leadership and a commitment to education are essential for success.

Believes in strong community ties and local knowledge for effective governance.

- City council members work together with the rest of city council to set and implement city policy. 
- City council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Georgia are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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