Bethany Ballard
Bethany Ballard lives in Warner Robins, Georgia. Ballard's career experience includes owning Absolute Campaign Strategies. She served as a vice chair of the Houston County Republican Party.
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Education: “Bethany Ballard understands that education is the foundation of our children's future and our state's prosperity. As Chair of the Education Curriculum Subcommittee, she has been a tireless advocate for strengthening our schools, supporting our teachers, and empowering parents. Bethany's commitment to education goes beyond rhetoric – she's delivered real results that are making a difference in classrooms across Middle Georgia.”
(Campaign website) Defense & Veterans: “As a military spouse herself, Bethany intimately understands the unique challenges faced by military families. She's made it her mission to ensure that those who sacrifice so much for our country are supported here at home. Through her legislative efforts, Bethany has worked tirelessly to make Georgia the most military-friendly state in the nation, focusing on employment opportunities for spouses and supporting the vital missions at Robins Air Force Base.”
(Campaign website) Agriculture & Rural Communities: “Agriculture is the backbone of Georgia's economy, and Bethany is committed to ensuring it remains strong for generations to come. She understands that protecting our family farms isn't just about economics – it's about preserving a way of life that has defined our state for centuries.”
(Campaign website) Renita A. Duncan
Renita Duncan was born in Chicago, Illinois . She served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1988 to 2023 and has also served in the U.S. Air Force. Duncan earned a high school diploma from Copperas Cove High School. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Arkansas at Grantham in 2011, a bachelor's degree in operations management from Southwestern College in 2014, and a master's degree in human behavior studies from Capella University in 2016. Duncan’s career experience includes working as a violence prevention integrator in the Air Force. Duncan has been affiliated with Harvest Rock Downtown Los Angeles, Peace Over Violence, and Living Water.
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Priorities & campaign themes: “I'm Renita Duncan and I'm running for District 147. I'm a single mother, a grandmother, a retired Command Sergeant Major, and a 35-year public servant who has worked at every level of government from the front lines of military service to the front desks of social services.”
(Campaign website) Economy, jobs & cost of living: “I'm running because this district deserves transit that reaches its people, wages that reflect real life, healthcare that is protected, and a voice in the statehouse that answers to them, not to special interests.”
(Campaign website) Priorities & campaign themes: “I am rooted in service to this community, and I am ready to lead us forward. Renita Duncan for GA.”
(Campaign website) Support the Campaign: “I am a single mother, a grandmother, and a survivor who thrives. I am a servant leader who has spent 35 years doing the work, not talking about it. I am running for Georgia House District 147 because this community deserves accountable, attainable representation they can trust to fight with their voice. I already understand what it costs to live here, and I have the record to fight for it.”
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