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Monica DeLancy
Monica DeLancy (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 39. She lost in the Democratic primary runoff on June 21, 2022.
DeLancy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Monica DeLancy was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. DeLancy's professional experience includes working as an educator, community organizer, and parent resource specialist. She earned a bachelor's degree in Biology from Dillard University in 1999.[1] DeLancy was named the "unofficial" mayor of the Six Flags Drive community.[2]
DeLancy has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Cobb County NAACP
- We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association
- Georgia Association of Educators
- Cobb County Association of Educators
- Mableton Improvement Coalition
- Austell Community Taskforce
- Powder Springs Community Taskforce
Elections
2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 39
Terry Cummings defeated Olivia Angel in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 39 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Terry Cummings (D)  | 78.4 | 15,634 |
 | Olivia Angel (R) | 21.6 | 4,308 | |
| Total votes: 19,942 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 39
Terry Cummings defeated Monica DeLancy in the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 39 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Cummings | 56.8 | 1,409 |
 | Monica DeLancy | 43.2 | 1,072 | |
| Total votes: 2,481 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 39
Monica DeLancy and Terry Cummings advanced to a runoff. They defeated Tamarre Pierre, Deborah Johnson, and Wanda Lester-Anthony in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 39 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Monica DeLancy | 29.0 | 1,881 |
| ✔ | | Terry Cummings | 27.0 | 1,752 |
| Tamarre Pierre | 20.9 | 1,355 | ||
| Deborah Johnson | 19.5 | 1,262 | ||
| Wanda Lester-Anthony | 3.7 | 238 | ||
| Total votes: 6,488 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 39
Olivia Angel advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 39 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Olivia Angel | 100.0 | 1,860 |
| Total votes: 1,860 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Erica R. Thomas defeated C.D. "Branson" Wright and Monica Delancy in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Erica R. Thomas |
65.7% | 1,623 |
| Monica Delancy | 28.6% | 707 |
| C.D. "Branson" Wright | 5.7% | 142 |
| Total Votes | 2,472 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Monica DeLancy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by DeLancy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Monica have been vocal about the cost of rent and its burdened on single income households, women with children and senior citizens, which have led to Cobb County government recognizing the need to address the housing crisis. Monica’s advocacy in the community has led to the Georgia State legislative to pass House Bill 346 which mandates that landlords can not retaliate against renters who report maintenance issues.. In 2021 She is employed with Cobb County School District as a parent resource specialist.
She is a graduate of Dillard University with a degree in biology. Monica have earned 19 awards in her 16 years residing in Austell, Georgia. In 2018 she was recognized as a Cobb NAACP MLK living the dream honoree, Keep Cobb Beautiful community improvement award and Cobb Collaborative volunteer of the year honoree Monica’s journey for the past 16 years residing in Cobb County, Georgia raising 2 children Brianne (21) and Ernest (19) overcoming challenges of single parenthood, advocating for renters, families and home owners is a testimony that have many chapters and has prepared her for the role of State Representative. She resides in the Riverside Community located in Austell, Georgia.- Routes to home ownership for all income levels
- Access to educational opportunities
- Safe and healthy communities
I am persistent and consistent and believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table.
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2014
In a biographical submission to Ballotpedia, Delancy said that as a state representative she will continue to advocate for children, public safety in communities and to improve the quality life of all.[2]
Personal
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DeLancy has been recognized at the South Cobb Business Association for her work in the community and received the Good Citizenship award in 2013. In addition, she has received the Georgia PTA lifetime achievement award in 2012.[2]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 29, 2022
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Information submitted by Monica Delancy via email to Ballotpedia staff on March 19, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed November 13, 2014
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