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Cathy Kott
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Grayson College, 1988

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Profession
Registered nurse
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Cathy Kott (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 6. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Kott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Cathy Kott's career experience includes working as a registered nurse. She earned an associate degree from Grayson College in 1988.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 6

Incumbent Jason Ridley defeated Cathy Kott in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 6 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jason Ridley
Jason Ridley (R)
 
85.3
 
22,597
Image of Cathy Kott
Cathy Kott (D) Candidate Connection
 
14.7
 
3,894

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 26,491
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 6

Cathy Kott advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 6 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Cathy Kott
Cathy Kott Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
340

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 340
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 6

Incumbent Jason Ridley advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 6 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jason Ridley
Jason Ridley
 
100.0
 
6,160

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 6,160
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Endorsements

Kott received the following endorsements.

Pledges

Kott signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

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Candidate Connection

Cathy Kott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kott's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a 30 year Resident of Cohutta Georgia, a Mother and Grandmother and have practiced as a Registered Nurse for 35 years.
  • District 6 would benefit greatly from expansion of Medicaid, many of our residents are working class with jobs that do not offer affordable insurance access. All of our residents have to travel great distances to receive quality care and see specialist. Medical Professionals are not attracted to our area due to lack of insured residents. They are unable to support thriving businesses. For these reasons and others our community suffers lack of quality care at every stage of life that is accessible and affordable. We must do ALL we can to keep families from being crushed by medical debt. It is possible and Georgia Can do it for ALL her citizens, even those of us who do not live in city centers.
  • Mental Health access is also very difficult for our residents. Attracting and retaining skilled practitioners is very difficult. Our community has a substantial drug/alcohol problem without any options nearby for treatment and long term follow up care. I believe that in a State as well off as Georgia we should be able to fund and support rehabilitation and counseling for all residents close to home. The lack of Both Medical and Mental health services also greatly effects our Veterans, who we owe so much to once they return to our communities.
  • Fully Funding Quality Education in our community at all stages of life is a must. I believe and have experienced that Education can lift families out of poverty and desperation far into the future. Public Funds should Never be used to fund private schools.
Personal Freedom without interference from government is a Right of all humans. Americans must Stand up for our Democracy -Individuals, Parents, and Families can and should be allowed to decide what is right for themselves without government overreach and interference.
So many of our government structures were formed due to tragedies we learned from - Epidemics of disease, Poisoning of our waterways and air, Unnecessary safety risks to the general public in the name of profit and greed - these things and more require us to learn from our mistakes and move forward in a ways that grows our society on its naturally diverse path that way only A FREE NATION CAN!
Open minded listening is imperative. Representatives should truly represent all constituents. Empathy and understanding of the lives of those different than yourself is also an important quality. Acceptance of different religious practices of others in my community is imperative. Freedom is not always easy when it differs from ones ideas but as long as it harms no one we must work towards the ideal.
I have a cool head in crisis, a great work ethic, and a spirit of cooperation that gets things done.
Listening to my community. Carrying their interests and issues to Atlanta to improve the lives of our residents on all levels.
I want my children to see what a "Woman of Action and Service" looks like! And to see what it looks like to Fight for Democracy and our Freedoms! (in a non-violent way)
Vietnam war and civil rights unrest. I lost an Uncle in the war it was a profound experience at age 7. Around that time I watched the civil unrest in the south. I was living out west then and did not understand the hatred. I still don't.
I worked from age 12 babysitting it was just the beginning of my life long caregiving and service career. At every stage of my life I cared for family members, my career is about caring for the public. Serving others is the greatest gift one can receive it gives the ultimate value to life.
Increasing the Health and Education of Citizens - A Healthy Educated population can grow and thrive
perhaps to some extent, but rotation brings new ideas, growth, and progress
In a democracy we must cooperate and comprimise
no
As an Emergency Nurse for many years I heard so many stories of hard working families of all economic levels who suffered life's bumps in a community without resources for affordable health care and/or mental health treatment and support options. It motivates me look for solutions and fight for those whose voice is not being heard.
only temporarily and only in urgent situations for limited time
100% Medical Privacy with regard's to a person or family's medical decisions. Legislators have no business making medical decisions for others.
Health and Human Services

Human Relations and Aging
Science and Tech

Juvenile Justice/Youth
The more transparent the better!

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Cathy Kott campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Georgia House of Representatives District 6Lost general$21,108 $20,987
Grand total$21,108 $20,987
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 28, 2024


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