Georgia State Senate District 1

Current seat holder: Ben Watson.

Ben Watson

Watson earned his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia. His professional experience includes working as a primary care physician specializing in elderly patients.

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Economy, jobs & cost of living: “Ben also supported the “Patients First Act” to allow Georgia to request federal waivers for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. SB 106 will help increase access to health care in our state and lower insurance premiums.” (Campaign website)
Housing: “Representing the interests of Georgia’s coastal community will always be a priority for Sen. Watson. Ben sponsored HB 445 to amend the current Shore Protection Act and better protect our coastline.” (Campaign website)
Energy, environment & water: “This legislation creates a new definition for “dynamic dune field” and specifies where construction may be permitted on the landward side of a dune. Sen. Watson also voted in favor of legislation to safeguard Georgia’s estuarine areas and bring oyster farming to our state.” (Campaign website)

Corey Foreman

Corey Foreman was born in Frederick, Maryland . Foreman served in the U.S. Army from 2014 to 2017. He earned a high school diploma from Tuscarora High School. His career experience includes working in business, commercial maintenance, construction project management, and property rehabilitation. Foreman has been affiliated with the following organizations:

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THE ISSUES: “I’m not here to put a bandage on the problems. I’m here to face them head-on.” (Campaign website)
THE ISSUES: “Too often, politicians react instead of planning ahead. They patch problems instead of solving them. I believe in using the knowledge I have, combined with the voices of the people and input from experts, to craft lasting solutions, not just quick political wins.” (Campaign website)
THE ISSUES: “Before we even talk about how to fix an issue, we should be asking what caused it in the first place. That’s the only way to solve it for good.” (Campaign website)
THE ISSUES: “The Peach State should never be “just average.” We should be leading the way and showing the rest of the country that” (Campaign website)