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Theresa Thomas
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Pearl Cohn High School

Other

Tennessee College of Applied Technology, 2004

Personal
Birthplace
Nashville, Tenn.
Religion
Non-denominational Christian
Profession
Business consultant
Contact

Theresa Thomas (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 173. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Theresa Thomas was born in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a high school diploma from Pearl Cohn High School and a degree from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in 2004. Her career experience includes working as a business consultant, lifestyle coach, motivational speaker, and ordained and licensed Evangelist.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 173

Incumbent Darlene Taylor defeated Theresa Thomas in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 173 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Darlene Taylor
Darlene Taylor (R)
 
65.5
 
17,033
Image of Theresa Thomas
Theresa Thomas (D) Candidate Connection
 
34.5
 
8,984

Total votes: 26,017
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 173

Theresa Thomas advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 173 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Theresa Thomas
Theresa Thomas Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,081

Total votes: 2,081
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 173

Incumbent Darlene Taylor advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 173 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Darlene Taylor
Darlene Taylor
 
100.0
 
5,529

Total votes: 5,529
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Thomas in this election.

Pledges

Thomas signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Theresa Thomas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thomas' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am Theresa Thomas from Nashville Tn, I relocated to Atlanta Ga in 2010 after a divorce to start a new beginning. I am a 9 year old business owner of Solution Services of America and I have a 501 (c)3 Non Profit Organization, Luk At Me Now, Inc. I am a lifestyle coach, motivational speaker, ordained and license evangelist, substitute teacher in Grady county and certified foster parent. I am the wife of Zak Thomas and we have 6 children who are thriving and successful entrepreneurs ,together and 20 smart, intelligent and purpose driven grandchildren, whom we both have set great examples before and whole heartedly support each and everyone's future visions and goals. We teach our family by example what unity is and what it looks like in the spirit of excellence and humility. Strength is what strength does when strength is needed and that's what the Thomas family brings to our leadership in Grady and Thomas county!
  • I am a fighter, I am Loyal, I am honest and I am determined to help manifest change!
  • I am purpose driven, I am positive, I am fair and I treat everyone equal.
  • I understand the assignment as your Ga State House Representative and Vow to take this assignment serious and to heart.
Mental Health, Quality Education, Prochoice, Childcare/Foster care, Equality, Affordable Housing, and Affordable Healthcare.
Open mindedness, Transparency, Integrity, Loyalty and Honesty.
I am a positive influencer, reliable, determined to find answers that will manifest solutions.
To stand in the gap for those who need dependable, reliable and trust worthy leadership to guide them in the right direction towards a brighter future.
A legacy of Love, Being Purpose Driven, Bold, Courageous and Determination!!!
Renewed Life, Embracing Your Purpose and Resetting Your Mindset by Theresa Thomas
Conquer by Estelle and Jussie Smollett From the Empire Cast
Someone recognizing me for the greatness that I have to offer the world because of being nontraditional.
Together we stand, but divided we will fall! We have to find a common ground for the people to see us standing together. We represent the people and they are watching us and how we interact together which sets the atmosphere on how they respond. Willingness to change the mindsets of those who fill like we don't need a change and they continue doing business as usual and remain numb to the current issues that they have out grown and wont admit too.
Affordable healthcare plan for healthcare needs such as longer home health care hours and nursing home rehabilitation stays for those on a low fix income budget.

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Campaign finance summary


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Theresa Thomas campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Georgia House of Representatives District 173Lost general$4,401 $4,701
Grand total$4,401 $4,701
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 24, 2024


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