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Michelle Kang
Michelle Kang (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 99. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Kang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michelle Kang was born in Incheon, South Korea. Kang earned a graduate degree from the University of Georgia in 2009. Her career experience includes working as an organizer.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Matt Reeves defeated Michelle Kang in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 99 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matt Reeves (R) | 51.1 | 14,812 |
 | Michelle Kang (D)  | 48.9 | 14,191 | |
| Total votes: 29,003 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 99
Michelle Kang advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 99 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Kang | 100.0 | 1,969 |
| Total votes: 1,969 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 99
Incumbent Matt Reeves advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 99 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Reeves | 100.0 | 1,893 |
| Total votes: 1,893 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kang in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michelle Kang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Restore Reproductive Freedom: Women's right to make their own healthcare decisions in consultation with their doctors should be protected from political interference. When reproductive freedom is undermined, it jeopardizes our fundamental human rights. I am running for office to champion the restoration of reproductive freedom and advocate for legislation to repeal Georgia's current abortion ban.
- Economic Mobility: I am committed to supporting small businesses by addressing workforce shortages, ensuring fair government project procurement, and enhancing access to capital and training opportunities. Furthermore, I aim to improve public transit access to increase mobility and connectivity, thereby alleviating workforce shortages that impact local businesses. Additionally, I advocate for expanding vocational programs to equip adults with sustainable job skills tailored for the AI era.
- Lower Housing Costs: I am committed to ensuring that future generations can access affordable and secure housing. It is also crucial for our teachers, police officers, and public servants to reside near their workplaces. Housing security promotes financial stability, and no hardworking family should fear housing instability. With Gwinnett County's population projected to increase significantly by 2050, I will advocate for policies to expand access to affordable housing options and address housing affordability challenges.
I am hearing from working families in our district who are struggling with the high housing costs. Many shared their challenges of paying exorbitant rents, which often exceed what they would pay for a mortgage. Despite their hard work, they find themselves trapped in a cycle of renting with little hope of homeownership due to insufficient income to qualify for a mortgage. This highlighted the urgent need for affordable housing solutions in our community and reinforced my commitment to addressing this pressing issue.
The First Ask
Individuals:
GA Senators Sheikh Rahman, Nabilah Islam, Nikki Merritt
GA House Representatives Pedro Marin, Gabe Okoye
Formal elected officials Curt Thompson, William Boddie
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 99 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 23, 2024
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