Georgia House of Representatives District 49 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Charles Martin Jr. defeated Peggy Gillen in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles Martin Jr. (R)	58.1	17,092
		Peggy Gillen (D)	41.9	12,346

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,438
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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?

Peggy Gillen (D)

Healthcare access and affordability are huge issues in Georgia. I have spent many years working with childhood cancer nonprofits, and have seen far too many parents go broke and even declare bankruptcy simply because they did whatever they could to save their child’s life. This happens even with so-called "good insurance". Fixing this will be a top priority for me. We need to end the surprise billing that bankrupts family budgets and expand Medicaid, so every Georgian can see a doctor when needed. I will bring providers and patients together to re-envision the cost of healthcare so it works for all of us. I will also always defend a woman's right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions, without government involvement.

Given the importance and incredible impact teachers have on our lives, they should not have to go outside of their profession in order to make a good wage – or, worse, outside the state. Georgia can lead the way in the effort to support these professionals by paying a fair wage and providing advancement opportunities, thereby attracting and retaining the best and most dedicated to the schools in our state. I will always fight for our educators and our children’s future.

Gun violence has become a public health crisis in our country and the number one cause of death for children and teens in Georgia. 80% of Americans, including responsible gun owners, want common sense gun laws, which have been proven to significantly lessen the incidence of gun violence and gun related deaths. Georgians are no exception in their support for these laws. I have been fighting this battle for years and will continue to work to ensure the safety of Georgians.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Peggy Gillen (D)

I am most concerned about public policy as it relates to the issues I have previously mentioned - healthcare affordability and accessibility, education, and safety. I am also a staunch advocate for equality and equal opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or religion. We have got to do better when it comes to non-discriminatory practices.

See also

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