For the upcoming election, GEEARS reached out to candidates* in contested Georgia House and Senate races, as well as U.S. House races, to submit an answer to the following question: 
 
Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children? 
 
Below you can find more information about all of the candidates who are running for Georgia House and Senate, as well as U.S. House in Georgia, and read the responses from the nearly 70 candidates who answered the question. You can confirm your State House and Senate districts, as well as U.S. House district, by going to My Voter Page.
 
Note: As a 501(c)(3) charity, GEEARS does not endorse any candidate. Our mission is to educate the public and candidates about the issues that impact young children and their families.  
 
Candidate responses were published as they were received and not edited for clarity, spelling, punctuation, or grammar.

 

*The GEEARS team did their best to reach any qualified candidate in a contested State Senate, State House, or U.S. House race for the upcoming November general election. However, publicly available contact information or social media accounts were not available for all candidates. If you are a candidate in a contested Georgia State Senate, State House, or U.S. House race and would like to participate, please reach out to Jessica Woltjen at jwoltjen@geears.org.

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    Georgia House District #1

    Mike Cameron

    Republican (Incumbent)
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    The candidate did not respond to requests to submit a response to the question posed to all candidates in contested races.

    Georgia House District #1

    John Zibluk

    Democrat
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    The candidate did not respond to requests to submit a response to the question posed to all candidates in contested races.

    Georgia Senate District #1

    Ben Watson

    Republican (Incumbent)
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    As Georgia Senate District #1 is an uncontested race, the GEEARS team did not reach out to the candidate for a response.

    Georgia Congressional District #1

    Patti Hewitt

    Democrat
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    "There are three key areas that require improvement in GA in order for our children and families to thrive. First, we need sliding scale daycare so parents can afford to go to work while also ensuring their children are safe. Second, we need universal pre-K programs so that ALL Georgia children get the preparation they need to excel in school. Third, we need to expand Head Start programs so more children get access to the early educational programs that have proven to be successful in creating a brighter future for more people.

    By investing in programs like these, we setup our families for long-term success and a pathway to prosperity. No child should be held back because of their family's income level or zip code. These policies are good for business, good for our economy, and most importantly, good for our children and their families."

    Georgia Congressional District #1

    Buddy Carter

    Republican (Incumbent)
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    The candidate did not respond to requests to submit a response to the question posed to all candidates in contested races.

    Georgia House District #2

    Steve Tarvin

    Republican (Incumbent)
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    As Georgia House District #2 is an uncontested race, the GEEARS team did not reach out to the candidate for a response.

    Georgia Senate District #2

    Derek Mallow

    Democrat (Incumbent)
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    As Georgia Senate District #2 is an uncontested race, the GEEARS team did not reach out to the candidate for a response.

    Georgia Congressional District #2

    Sanford Bishop

    Democrat (Incumbent)
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    The candidate did not respond to requests to submit a response to the question posed to all candidates in contested races.

    Georgia Congressional District #2

    Arthur Johnson

    Republican
    Election website


    Georgia is often touted as the best state to do business. How would you ensure that it is also the best place to raise young children?


    The candidate did not respond to requests to submit a response to the question posed to all candidates in contested races.