Georgia Stonewall Democrats

For Immediate Release
2024
General Election Endorsements

October 8, 2024

Georgia Stonewall Democrats are proud to announce General Election Endorsements for these fair-minded candidates. Thank you to the many candidates and advocates, current and past, who continue to push for change. One election cycle at a time we can make our state fairer and more equitable for all.
These Endorsements for November 5th include incumbents, or challengers who:
• Have robustly supported progressive issues
• Have Republican Opponents this November
• Have maintained our support in current roles, elected offices, and communities

Georgia State Senate:

Nikki Merritt for State Senate District 9
Lillia Lionel for State Senate District 21
Ellen T Wright for State Senate District 29
Kenya Wicks for State Senate District 34
Sally Harrell for State Senate District 40
Kim Jackson for State Senate District 41
Ashwin Ramaswami for State Senate District 48
JD Jordan for State Senate District 56

Georgia State House of Representatives:

Lisa Campbell for House District 35
Mary Frances Williams for House District 37
Gabriel Sanchez for House District 42
Michelle Au for House District 50
Esther Panitch for House District 51
Shea Roberts for House District 52
Betsy Holland for House District 54
Bryce Berry for House District 56
Shelia Jones for House District 60
Imani Barnes for House District 86
Billy Mitchell for House District 88
Ruwa Romman for House District 97
Scott Holcomb for House District 101
Sam Park for House District 107
Jasmine Clark for House District 108
El Mahdi Holly for House District 116
Hope S Beard for House District 123
Ariel Phillips for House District 147
Madeline Ryan Smith for House District 158
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Please note, not all Democrats have opponents in the General Election. Many won their seats in the May Primary or Runoff.
The GSD endorsement is based upon our assessment of returned candidate questionnaires and a review of the candidate’s history of working within and on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, allied organizations, and progressive causes.
We do not issue ratings for every survey submitted. Our final endorsement selections are not to be construed as a slight to any candidate who took the time to communicate their issue positions to us. Georgia Stonewall Democrats can only consider endorsement for candidates who apply. No inference should be made for Democratic candidates not listed.

For Immediate Release

April 19,2024

Georgia Stonewall Democrats are proud to announce additional endorsements for these fair-minded candidates.

Georgia Stonewall Democrats is Georgia’s le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally Democratic community. As LGBTQ+ and ally Democrats, we have a unique and critically important role to play in our community’s struggle for equality. We are working to make progress within our Party on issues important to our community, to inform the LGBTQ+ community about the differences between the political Parties, and to elect fair-minded Democrats to public office.

These candidates answered numerous questions about their approach to governing, policy making and knowledge on progressive issues. Our last question to them is to expand on additional issues and situations that are important to them, and their communities. We heard from numerous candidates about healthcare, mental healthcare, and elder care specifically, affordable housing, environmental justice, and access to transportation.

The Board was extremely impressed with the depth of knowledge expressed by the many thoughtful and moving answers. We heartily recommend that these candidates be helped in any way possible, from donations to volunteering, and where applicable with your vote.

Georgia State Senate:
Tracey Verhoeven for State Senate District 21
Terracia Brown Wilkinson for State Senate District 28
Tyriq Jackson State for Senate District 34
Sadia Ali for State Senate District 37
Nkoyo Effiong Lewis for State Senate District 38
Rashaun Kemp for State Senate District 38
Robin Biro for State Senate District 55
Nan Orrock for State Senate District 36 early endorsed
Sally Harrell for State Senate District 40 early endorsed
Kim Jackson for State Senate District 41 early endorsed
Elena Parent for State Senate District 44 early endorsed

Georgia State House of Representatives:
David Wilkerson for State Representative District 38 early endorsed
Teri Anulewicz for State Representative District 42 early endorsed.
Bryce Berry for State Representative District 56
Mekyah McQueen for State Representative District 61
Robert Dawson for State Representative District 65
Dee Dawkins-Haigler for State Representative District 91
Juawn Jackson for State Representative District 145
Sheila Jones for State Representative District 60 early endorsed
Mary Margaret Oliver for State Representative District 84 early endorsed
Becky Evans for State Representative District 90 early endorsed
Saira Draper for State Representative District 90 early endorsed
HD90 has the distinct advantage of being an open seat and having two previously endorsed candidates who would make very fair minded, and equality driven decisions.
Marvin Lim for State Representative District 98 early endorsed

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The GSD endorsement is based upon our assessment of returned candidate questionnaires and a review of the candidate’s history of working within and on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, allied organizations, and progressive causes.

We do not issue ratings for every survey submitted. Our final endorsement selections are not to be construed as a slight to any candidate who took the time to communicate their issue positions to us. Georgia Stonewall Democrats can only consider endorsement for candidates who apply. No inference should be made for Democratic candidates not listed.

For Immediate Release March 2024

Georgia Stonewall Democrats are proud to announce Early Endorsements for these fair-minded candidates.
These are Early Endorsements for multi term incumbents who:
• Have robustly supported progressive issues
• Have Democratic PRIMARY Opponents in May
• Have maintained our support in their current roles, elected offices, and communities.
Additional Primary Endorsements Coming Soon!

Georgia State Senate:
Nan Orrock for State Senate District 36
Sally Harrell for State Senate District 40
Kim Jackson for State Senate District 41
Elena Parent for State Senate District 44

Georgia State House of Representatives:
David Wilkerson for State Representative District 38
Teri Anulewicz for State Representative District 42
Sheila Jones for State Representative District 60
Mary Margaret Oliver for State Representative District 84
Becky Evans for State Representative District 90
Saira Draper for State Representative District 90
HD90 has the distinct advantage of being an open seat and having two previously endorsed candidates who would make very fair minded, and equality driven decisions
Marvin Lim for State Representative District 98

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Georgia Stonewall Democrats is Georgia’s le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally Democratic
community. As LGBTQ+ and ally Democrats, we have a unique and critically important role to play in
our community’s struggle for equality. We are working to make progress within our Party on issues
important to our community, to inform the LGBTQ+ community about the differences between the
political Parties, and to elect fair-minded Democrats to public office.

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September 25, 2022

Georgia Stonewall Democrats are proud to announce additional General election endorsements for these fair-minded candidates.

Thank you to the many candidates and advocates, current and past, who continue to push for change. One election cycle at a time we can make our state fairer and more equitable for all.
These Endorsements for November include incumbents, returning and new challengers who:
• Have robustly supported progressive issues
• Have Republican Opponents this November
• Have maintained our support in current roles, elected offices, and communities
• Have favorably impressed our Board with their commitment to equality and inclusion

Each of these fine folks is deserving of your time, talent, and treasure! Please consider making every effort to help them in your area.

Statewide Candidates:

Stacey Abrams for Governor

Charlie Bailey for Lieutenant Governor

Bee Nguyen for Secretary of State

Jen Jordan for Attorney General

State Senate -

Jason Esteves for State Senate District 6
Nabilah Islam for State Senate District 7
Josh McLaurin for State Senate District 14
Chris Benton for State Senate District 18 – New Endorsement
Howard Jones II for State Senate District 22
Ellen Wright for State Senate District 29 – New Endorsement
Nan Orrock for State Senate District 36
Sally Harrell for State Senate District 40
Kim Jackson for State Senate District 41
Patrick Thompson for State Senate District 56

Georgia State House of Representatives:

Devin Pandy for State Representative District 29 -New Endorsement

Mary Frances Williams for State Representative District 37

Peggy Gillen for State Representative District 49

Dr. Michelle Au for State Representative District 50

Esther Panitch for State Representative District 51

Shea Roberts for State Representative District 52

Dr. Kelly Coffman for State Representative District 53 - New Endorsement

Betsy Holland for State Representative District 54

Calvin Anderson for State Representative District 70 – New Endorsement

William Harris for State Representative District 74
Scott Holcomb for State Representative District 81
Mary Margaret Oliver for State Representative District 82
Karen Lupton for State Representative District 83 – New Endorsement
Billy Mitchell for State Representative District 88
Becky Evans for State Representative District 89
Saira Draper for State House Representative District 90
Dar’shun Kendrick for State Representative District 95
Pedro “Pete” Marin for State Representative District 96
Ruwa Romman for State Representative District 97
Om Duggal for State Representative District 99 – New Endorsement
Shelley Hutchinson State Representative District 106
Sam Park for State Representative District 107
Dr. Jasmine Clark for State Representative District 108
El-Mahdi Holly for State Representative District 116
Mokah Jasmine Johnson for State Representative District 120
Spencer Frye for State Representative District 124
Ariel Phillips for State Representative District 147 – New Endorsement
Joyce Barlow for State Representative District 151 – New Endorsement
Madeline Ryan-Smith for State Representative District 158 – New Endorsement
Marcus Thompson for State Representative District 164 – New Endorsement
County Commission:
Maggie Goldman Fulton Commission District 1
Ben Ku Gwinnett Commission District 2
Christine Treibsch Cobb Commission District 3

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The GSD endorsement is based upon our assessment of returned candidate questionnaires and a review of the candidate’s history of working within and on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, allied organizations, and progressive causes.
We do not issue ratings for every survey submitted. Our final endorsement selections are not to be construed as a slight to any candidate who took the time to communicate their issue positions to us. Georgia Stonewall Democrats can only consider endorsement for candidates who apply. No inference should be made for Democratic candidates not listed.
Georgia Stonewall Democrats is Georgia’s le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally Democratic
community. As LGBTQ+ and ally Democrats, we have a unique and critically important role to play in our community’s struggle for equality.

We are working to make progress within our Party on issues important to our community, to inform the LGBTQ+ community about the differences between the political Parties, and to elect fair-minded Democrats to public office.

Early Endorsements for November 8, 2022!

September 9, 2022

Georgia Stonewall Democrats are proud to announce early General election endorsements for these fair-minded candidates.

Thank you to the many candidates and advocates, current and past, who continue to push for change. One election cycle at a time we can make our state fairer and more equitable for all.

These Early Endorsements for November include incumbents, or returning challengers who:
• Have robustly supported progressive issues
• Have Republican Opponents this November
• Have maintained our support in current roles, elected offices, and communities

*****Additional endorsements will be announced later in the month*****

Statewide Candidates:

Stacey Abrams for Governor
Charlie Bailey for Lieutenant Governor
Bee Nguyen for Secretary of State
Jen Jordan for Attorney General


Georgia State Senate

Jason Esteves for State Senate District 6
Nabilah Islam for State Senate District 7
Josh McLaurin for State Senate District 14
Howard Jones II for State Senate District 22
Nan Orrock for State Senate District 36
Sally Harrell for State Senate District 40
Kim Jackson for State Senate District 41
Patrick Thompson for State Senate District 56

Georgia State House of Representatives:

Mary Frances Williams for State Representative District 37
Dr. Michelle Au for State Representative District 50
Esther Panitch for State Representative District 51
Shea Roberts for State Representative District 52
Betsy Holland for State Representative District 54
William Harris for State Representative District 74
Scott Holcomb for State Representative District 81
Mary Margaret Oliver for State Representative District 82
Billy Mitchell for State Representative District 88
Becky Evans for State Representative District 89
Saira Draper for State House Representative District 90
Dar’shun Kendrick for State Representative District 95
Pedro “Pete” Marin for State Representative District 96
Ruwa Romman for State Representative District 97
Shelley Hutchinson State Representative District 106
Sam Park for State Representative District 107
Jasmine Clark for State Representative District 108
El-Mahdi Holly for State Representative District 116
Mokah Jasmine Johnson for State Representative District 120
Spencer Frye for State Representative District 124

County Commission:

Maggie Goldman Fulton Commission District 1

Ben Ku Gwinnett Commission District 2

Christine Treibsch Cobb Commission District 3

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The GSD endorsement is based upon our assessment of returned candidate questionnaires and a review of the candidate’s history of working within and on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community, allied organizations, and progressive causes.
We do not issue ratings for every survey submitted. Our final endorsement selections are not to be construed as a slight to any candidate who took the time to communicate their issue positions to us. Georgia Stonewall Democrats can only consider endorsement for candidates who apply. No inference should be made for democratic candidates not listed.

Georgia Stonewall Democrats is Georgia’s le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally Democratic
community. As LGBTQ+ and ally Democrats, we have a unique and critically important role to play in our community’s struggle for equality.

We are working to make progress within our Party on issues important to our community, to inform the LGBTQ+ community about the differences between the political Parties, and to elect fair-minded Democrats to public office.

For Immediate Release May 2022

{edited} Added New Endorsement - Rhonda Taylor for State Representative House 92 (was 91)

Georgia Stonewall Democrats are proud to announce endorsements for these fair-minded candidates.

Georgia Stonewall Democrats is Georgia’s le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally Democratic community. As LGBTQ+ and ally Democrats, we have a unique and critically important role to play in our community’s struggle for equality. We are working to make progress within our Party on issues important to our community, to inform the LGBTQ+ community about the differences between the political Parties, and to elect fair-minded Democrats to public office.

Our board considered all returned applications, any experience with the candidate, their legislative records, documented knowledge of progressive issues and advocacy. In a few select cases, we decided to co-endorse or could not reach consensus. We will review additional endorsements as necessary.

Statewide Candidates:

Stacey Abrams – Governor

Charlie Bailey – Lieutenant Governor
Renitta Shannon – Lieutenant Governor

Bee Nguyen – Secretary of State

Jen Jordan – Attorney General

Matthew Wilson – Commissioner of Insurance

Public Service Commission

Missy Moore – Public Service Commissioner District 3 – Metro Atlanta

State Senate

Jason Esteves –for State Senate District 6
Nabilah Islam –for State Senate District 7
Nan Orrock for State Senate District 36 (Early Endorsed)
Michael Carson – for State Senate District 38
Gail Davenport for State Senate District 44 (Early Endorsed)
Gloria Butler for State Senate District 55 (Early Endorsed)

Georgia State House of Representatives:

Esther Panitch for State Representative District 51

Keona Jones for State Representative District 56

Park Cannon for State Representative District 58 (Early Endorsed)

Sheila Jones for State Representative District 60 (Early Endorsed)
Josh Noblitt for State Representative District 62
William Harris for State Representative District 74
Herman “Drew” Andrews for State Representative District 75
Karla Drenner for State Representative District 85 (Early Endorsed)
Billy Mitchell for State Representative District 88 (Early Endorsed)
Angela Moore for State Representative District 91
Rhonda Taylor for State Representative House 92 (was 91)
Ruwa Romman for State Representative District 97
Rebecca Mitchell State Representative District 106 (Early Endorsed)
Shelley Hutchinson State Representative District 106 (Early Endorsed)
Anne Allen Westbrook for State Representative District 163
County Commission:
Robb Pitts Fulton County Commission Chairman (Early Endorsed)
Maggie Goldman Fulton Commission District 1
Ben Ku Gwinnett District 2 (Early Endorsed)

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