Sadia Ali
Sadia Ali (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 37. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Ali completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sadia Ali was born in Dallas, Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri in 2003. She also attended medical school at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and the University of Florida Health Jacksonville. Her career experience includes working as a physician.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 37
Incumbent Ed Setzler defeated Vanessa Parker in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 37 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ed Setzler (R) | 57.5 | 65,243 |
| Vanessa Parker (D) | 42.5 | 48,270 | ||
| Total votes: 113,513 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 37
Vanessa Parker defeated Sadia Ali in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 37 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Vanessa Parker | 50.9 | 5,036 | |
 | Sadia Ali | 49.1 | 4,863 | |
| Total votes: 9,899 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 37
Incumbent Ed Setzler advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 37 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ed Setzler | 100.0 | 11,099 |
| Total votes: 11,099 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ali in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Sadia Ali completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ali's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Women's Rights and Reproductive Rights: Dr. Ali is dedicated to championing women's rights and reproductive freedom. She advocates for women’s autonomy over their bodies and access to comprehensive health services. Sadia is committed to addressing sexism, gender discrimination, and disparities in pay and career opportunities. She also focuses on enhancing affordable childcare and combating gender-based violence. Sadia pledges to tirelessly work to dismantle systemic barriers, ensuring equal opportunities for women's success.
- Public School Support Having experienced public education both personally and as a parent, Sadia Ali is convinced of the need for ongoing improvements in public schools to ensure every student's success. She believes public education is crucial in shaping future communities and national identity. Sadia emphasizes the importance of prioritizing adequate resources, support, and innovative strategies to create an excellent and equitable learning environment for every child.
- Affordable Healthcare As a physician, Sadia Ali recognizes that overcoming healthcare access barriers involves more than just medication and surgery. Her daily interactions with patients highlight the significant healthcare challenges within communities. She believes that affordable healthcare access is a fundamental right, essential for everyone to care for their loved ones and themselves. Addressing healthcare accessibility is imperative for the overall well-being of all individuals, regardless of their situation.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
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