Georgia House of Representatives District 156 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 156 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 156

Incumbent Leesa Hagan defeated Lethia Kittrell in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 156 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Leesa Hagan (R)	75.0	13,766
		Lethia Kittrell (D)	25.0	4,579

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,345
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

Our Children deserve an economy better than the one we grew up with that's why we must focus on educational resources that guarantee secure financial resource K-12 schools, 2-year colleges, and after school programs.

Economic Development with a primary focus on Housing and Farming A primary focus must be on affordable housing as an avenue to bring back the middle class and overcome the housing crises. Our farmers are hurting bad due to rising cost of fuel, food and fertilizers. Only by helping them grow their crops will we be able to get a handle on Georgia's food shoetage.

Representation for all!!! Too many people are feeling left behind especially in rural Georgia. Georgians deserve a state representative that will fight for equal representation for all with inclusive opportunities for all to grow and prosper I WILL NOT stop fighting until the life of every rural Georgian is realize as equally important and every rural Georgian to have the same opportunity for their hopes and dreams to be realized.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

Public Health, Safety, Regulations, & Fair Treatment and Trades is almost missing in our society and is felt throughout Georgia. However, rural Georgians are even more so left behind. I will vote for any policy that provides consumer and environmental protections, public safety, and protects against gun violence while at the same time protect our 2nd amendment rights, and I will vote "yes" to policies that provide protections for our roads, schools, parks and libraries

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

I look up to my father and the many unknown men and women who fought with no respect of person, color, or financial status for us all. Men and Women who believed in the American dream and the allegiance to One Nation, under GOD with Liberty and Justice for us all.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

Dedication, Faithful, Dependable, Woman of Integrity

What legacy would you like to leave?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

I was a Leader of Community Unity and Successful at Bridging the gap Across Racial Divides

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

The Shooting death and funeral of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I was seven years old. It was the first time I saw my father cry. He sat me on his knee as he pulled the four of his children around him. He told us that a great man was being buried, and that he had dine great work for us all. He told us how he led a non-violent movement for freedom, equality, and fair treatment for us all. My father was leading the movement in the rural county of Fitzgerald Georgia and had often spoke of Dr. King in his speeches as he and his entire family traveled throughout the region. While I did not understand it all then, my understand grew as I got older, and my love for politics and history grew. It shaped who I am today, and why I run for change. I will continue until the true meaning of Dr. King's dream is realized.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

Cashier for Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Because I was still in high school and lived in Fitzgerald, Ga and worked in Waycross, Georgia, my work was summer employment only. I was employed there for three summers before i graduated high school and went to college in Atlanta, GA

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

Up from Slavery because it brought to life for me the historical context of my roots and how as a family we learn to overcome the odds through Love

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

Thank You Lord for All You've Done for ME

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

Knowing When to Say NO, and helping financially even when it hurts me

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

I believe that the state legislature is in place to help the governor understand the needs of their constituents and ensure that laws and policies are pass that includes and adhere to majority and not the few. I believe that the role of the legislature and the governor is not to appease the desires of those who donate to them or just their base, but together they are to ensure that white they are seeing about their constituents they do not impede on the rights of other but ensure the laws are justifiable and fair to the majority and not just the few.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Lethia Kittrell (D)

I believe that because we are a nation of many persons, ethnicities, and backgrounds it is important that we consider all in our decision making. With that said, I also believe that we should never compromise our integrity in policymaking when it comes to the safety and protection of all Americans. To do so would be to lose oneself in politics and not truly represent the vast difference we have in the people we serve. I will not comprise the love I have in my heart for all and give in to hatred and selfish lawlessness just because of another's unbelief.

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