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Jannquell Peters
Jannquell Peters (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 13th Congressional District. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 9, 2020.
Peters completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Peters attended Northern Michigan University for her undergraduate study and Southern University Law Center for her graduate study. Her professional experience includes working as an attorney representing children and families involved in the foster care system.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2020
Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
Georgia's 13th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 13
Incumbent David Scott defeated Becky E. Hites and Martin Cowen in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Scott (D) | 77.4 | 279,045 |
 | Becky E. Hites (R)  | 22.6 | 81,476 | |
 | Martin Cowen (L) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 360,521 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13
Incumbent David Scott defeated Keisha Sean Waites, Michael Owens, and Jannquell Peters in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Scott | 52.9 | 77,735 |
 | Keisha Sean Waites | 25.5 | 37,447 | |
 | Michael Owens | 13.2 | 19,415 | |
 | Jannquell Peters | 8.4 | 12,308 | |
| Total votes: 146,905 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13
Becky E. Hites defeated Caesar Gonzales in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 13 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Becky E. Hites | 68.6 | 20,076 |
 | Caesar Gonzales | 31.4 | 9,170 | |
| Total votes: 29,246 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jannquell Peters completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peters' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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You see, my family worked very hard, and along the way, there were unions making sure we had decent wages, health care, and time to spend time with each other. In a real way, having family members with union jobs is a big part of who I am.
My parents taught my sisters and me, to work hard, to work together, to be compassionate and to leave the space around us better than we find it. I've spent my career as a child advocate attorney, public defender and most recently as a mayor - doing just that. I'm running because change can't wait, because people can't wait, and because the status quo is no longer enough.
Both my grandfathers and my only uncle, are veterans. Their legacy of service to country and community meant that we learned by example. I was expected from a young age, to appreciate democracy, to give back, and to show up for people in needed.
That little girl who grew up surrounded by those who bravely served this country, by those who proudly supported unions, those like my mom, who gave up her weekends feeding the homeless-that little girl grows up fighting for things that matter.- Our greatest challenges remain today. People are still falling through the gaps of inequity. Status quo in community growth, economic freedom, quality schools and updates to infrastructure hold us all back. Good enough, isn't.
- I don't need to learn on the job how to legislate and advocate, and that is important, because we have been nibbling around the edges of equity, progress, prosperity, and accountability for generations. People are being left behind and change can't wait. The status quo is no longer enough.
- I'm running against the notion that any Democrat is good enough. Good enough isn't, and if you have been in Congress for 6, 12, 18 years-you have had your chance to show up, speak out and make the space around you better than you found it, and if you failed to do so, it is time for us... to step up... and demand different
Equity: We need equal pay for equal work, economic and educational opportunity. People are being left behind. New leadership is overdue to move communities forward and ensure government works better for everyone.
Education: No matter their zip code, families deserve access to quality public schools, affordable child care, post secondary education and relief from student loan debt.
Healthcare: We must ensure more people can access healthcare options, afford prescription drugs and eliminate co pays and deductibles.
Infrastructure: Local roads, water plants and utilities all need upgrades. Clean water and safe streets should never be compromised. Infrastructure spending creates jobs and an opportunity to be better stewards of the environment.
Jobs: The cost of living keeps going up, yet wages have not followed. We need a trained workforce for today's economy that can compete for opportunity and good paying jobs.
I'm proud that both my grandfathers and my only uncle, are veterans. Their legacy of service to country and community meant that we learned by example. I was expected from a young age, to appreciate democracy, to give back, and to show up for people in needed.
That little girl who grew up surrounded by those who bravely served this country, by those who proudly supported unions, those like my mom, who gave up her weekends feeding the hungry and homeless-that little girl grows up fighting for things that matter. I grew up dedicated, disruptive, and determined to do better and hold others to account to do the same.
I believe members of the House should be providing a bridge between their district and Washington DC; ensuring the people and particularly the local leaders are educated and have access and an opportunity to provide imput into the workings of Congress.
Not so long ago, I participated in a Black Girls Code event with the Cartoon Network and they turned my image into a Powerpuff Girl. I was completely unfamiliar with the characters and was pleasantly pleased to learn that the fearless girls were frequently called upon by local leaders to help fight crime and make the community better with their unique powers! After learning that, I was ALL IN.
We all bear witness to the impact of uninteded consequenses of bad legislation, and how an ill prepared administration has failed to function effectively in a crisis.
Half measures kill, and destroy, but I am running for Congress to change the way we do business and we all know that this change can't wait.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 8, 2020
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