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Caroline Holko

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Caroline Holko

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Democratic Party

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Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of New Orleans, 1997

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Birthplace
New Orleans, La.
Profession
Homeschool parent
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Caroline Holko (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 46. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Holko completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Caroline Holko was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of New Orleans in 1997. Her professional experience includes working as a homeschool parent and in community organizing as a staffer and volunteer. She is involved with the NAACP, the Cobb County Democratic Committee, the Cherokee County Democratic Committee, and GA Equality.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent John Carson defeated Caroline Holko in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 46 on November 3, 2020.

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John Carson (R)
 
61.5
 
21,712
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Caroline Holko (D) Candidate Connection
 
38.5
 
13,615

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Total votes: 35,327
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 46

Caroline Holko defeated Shirley Ritchie in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 46 on June 9, 2020.

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54.8
 
3,437
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Shirley Ritchie
 
45.2
 
2,830

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Total votes: 6,267
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent John Carson advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 46 on June 9, 2020.

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%
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John Carson
 
100.0
 
8,011

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Total votes: 8,011
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Caroline Holko completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Holko's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Caroline Holko is a Progressive Democrat running on a platform of equity and change. She aredently believes that healthcare, education and safety are human rights and will fight to bring those rights to all citizens of GA.
  • Women should have the rights to make decisions about their bodies.
  • Healthcare is a human right.
  • Compassion is fiscally responsible.
Healthcare and equal rights.
FDR - steered our country forward in a difficult time by leveraging the talents of ordinary citizens into public works projects that we still benefit from today.
Pedagogy of the Opressed by Pablo Friere. It's a foundational work on the value of quality education to opressed groups. A truly equitable education is an important factor in leveling the playing field for all Americans to have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Honesty, transparency, compassion
Transparency and tenacity with a side of honesty and caring.
To accurately and faithfully implement the will of constituents in the legislature.
A more just and equitable Georgia.
Geraldine Ferarro was chosen as Vice President. I was 10 years old and I was so excited.
I was a union organizer with ACORN. I had the job for about 1 year, before I moved to New York.
The Last Unicorn - it's the ultimate story of self affirmation and doing the right thing, even if it comes at a cost.
Charlie Bucket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The Impossible Dream - Man of la Mancha
Doing to much on my own.
Recovering from the Covid 19 pandemic and the presidency of Donald Trump.
I believe it's beneficial to have a good base of knowledge of how the government works, but not necessarily have worked in government.
If I could have half the planning and implementation skills of Elizabeth Warren, I would count myself a lucky woman.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 21, 2020


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