Lee Anderson
Anderson's professional experience includes working as a farmer and deacon at Powell Baptist Church. He has served as the president of the Columbia County Farm Bureau and a member of Powell Baptist Church. Anderson also served on the Columbia County Board of Education.
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Abortion & reproductive rights: “Reduce the size of government Cut wasteful spending Protect the rights of the unborn Foster job creation Defend our 2nd Amendment Rights Fight for religious freedom Protect our schools Promote Georgia agriculture Improve transportation and public safety Respect our service men and women”
(Campaign website (via Ballotpedia)) Lorraine V. Thomas
Lorraine Thomas served in the U.S. Army from 1986 to 1995. Thomas earned a high school diploma from Abraham Darby and a bachelor's degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2005. Thomas' career experience includes working as a registered nurse.
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Health care: “Healthcare Access and Mental Health Services I am passionate about improving access to quality healthcare, expanding mental health services, and ensuring all members of district 24 - in both rural and main areas - including women, children, veterans, and seniors receive timely support. As a registered nurse, I have seen firsthand how delays in care impact families. I am committed to expanding heathcare services and strengthening in-home care options for seniors and those with disabilities.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Priorities & campaign themes: “I would like my legacy to reflect compassionate, principled leadership rooted in integrity, service, and accountability. I want to be remembered as someone who listened to the people, treated all with dignity, and worked to bring communities together around practical solutions. Essentially “I came, I saw, I did something about it.””
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Education & schools: “My first official job was at 15 working as a shampoo assistant/ junior stylist. I also became the boss’s wife’s assistant. UK’s equivalent of high school begins at age 11 through 15 or 16. I kept the job through my first year of college which I attended at 16 years of age.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Priorities & campaign themes: “One struggle for me has been seeing how easily misunderstandings and divisions grow when people fail to listen to one another. Decisions may be made without fully understanding the everyday realities of the people affected. This has strengthened my commitment to listening, learning, and ensuring all voices are considered.”
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