Diane Clair
Diane Clair (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 60. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Clair completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Diane Clair was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2009 and a law degree from the Florida A&M University College of Law in 2015. Clair's career experience includes working as an attorney, business owner, and professor at Kennesaw State University.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Sheila Jones defeated Cathy Henson in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 60 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sheila Jones (D)  | 71.6 | 21,692 |
| Cathy Henson (R) | 28.4 | 8,613 | ||
| Total votes: 30,305 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 60
Incumbent Sheila Jones defeated Diane Clair in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 60 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Jones | 79.7 | 4,226 |
 | Diane Clair | 20.3 | 1,078 | |
| Total votes: 5,304 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 60
Cathy Henson advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 60 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Cathy Henson | 100.0 | 1,059 | |
| Total votes: 1,059 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Clair in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Diane Clair completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clair's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Education: In Georgia students encounter various hindrances to their educational growth, including inadequate funding, outdated infrastructure, and limited access to educational resources. These barriers lead to compromised learning environments, hampering students' ability to excel academically and prepare for future success. Our failing schools and poor academic performance demand immediate attention. We must implement effective strategies to improve attendance rates and reduce dropout rates. It is essential to demand better results from our schools and ensure that funding is distributed equitably.
- Housing: Affordable housing is a pressing concern that requires our attention. I propose implementing rent caps to make housing more affordable for individuals and families. Additionally, we need to pass legislation to provide individuals with a reasonable amount of time, more than 7 days, to address eviction notices. Revamping the foreclosure process is crucial, and we should establish a tougher system to prevent unnecessary foreclosures. It is also important to ensure that homeowners' associations (HOAs) cannot foreclose on properties without just cause. Furthermore, we need to address the issue of eviction records, as individuals can seal their criminal records but not their eviction records, leading to long-term housing difficulties.
- Gun Violence: Gun violence is a pressing issue that affects not only our district but the entire nation. Clair will labor to strengthen our gun laws to ensure the safety of our community. This includes implementing mandatory testing and licensing for gun owners, as well as providing comprehensive training on responsible gun ownership. By taking these measures, we can work towards reducing the incidence of gun violence and creating a safer environment for all residents. To combat the rising issue of gun violence, we need to strengthen our gun laws. This includes implementing testing, licensing, and training requirements to promote responsible gun ownership and reduce the risk of firearm-related incidents.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 10, 2024
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