Valencia Stovall

Valencia Stovall

Independent

Prior offices

Georgia House of Representatives District 74

Successor: Yasmin Neal

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 18, 2024

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Birthplace

Atlanta, Ga.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Business executive

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Valencia Stovall (independent) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 74. She assumed office on January 14, 2013. She left office on January 11, 2021.

Stovall (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 34. She lost in the Democratic primary runoff on June 18, 2024.

On December 7, 2020, Stovall announced that she was leaving the Democratic Party to become independent. In a Facebook post, Stovall cited misleading, disruptive behavior from both parties during the November 3, 2020 election as her reasons for switching.

Biography

Valencia Stovall was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Stovall's career experience includes owning a business and working as a managing member with Georgia Youth Career Center, LLC, and a managing partner with Val Promotions, LLC. She is affiliated with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Clayton State University Dean of Science Advisory Council, the Innovation Fund Foundation, the Georgia Council for the Arts, the Forest Park High School PTSA, the 7 Pillars Career Academy Advisory Council, and Clayton Thrive-United Way of Metro Atlanta.

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Stovall was assigned to the following committees:

• Education Committee
• House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
• House Interstate Cooperation Committee
• Small Business Development Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2017
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Education
• Interstate Cooperation
• Small Business Development

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stovall served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2015
• Code Revision
• Education
• Interstate Cooperation
• Small Business Development

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stovall served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2013
• Code Revision
• Interstate Cooperation
• Small Business Development

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 34

Kenya Wicks defeated Andrew E. Honeycutt in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 34 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kenya Wicks (D)	81.9	56,911
	Submit photo	Andrew E. Honeycutt (R)	18.1	12,537

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 69,448
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Georgia State Senate District 34

Kenya Wicks defeated Valencia Stovall in the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia State Senate District 34 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kenya Wicks	65.8	4,904
		Valencia Stovall	34.2	2,552

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,456
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 34

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 34 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Valencia Stovall	46.5	6,242
✔		Kenya Wicks	15.2	2,037
		Herman Andrews	14.4	1,933
		Tyriq T. Jackson	13.9	1,874
	Submit photo	Melody Totten	4.1	545
	Submit photo	Daymetrie Williams	3.3	449
	Submit photo	Xe Ross	2.7	358

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,438
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 34

Andrew E. Honeycutt advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 34 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Andrew E. Honeycutt	100.0	1,946

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,946
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2022

See also: Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen defeated Liz Johnson in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen (R)	59.6	158,047
		Liz Johnson (D)	40.4	107,148

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 265,195
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Liz Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Liz Johnson	100.0	44,537

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,537
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen	100.0	81,151

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,151
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2020

See also: United States Senate special election in Georgia, 2020 (Loeffler vs. Warnock runoff)

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for U.S. Senate Georgia

Raphael Warnock defeated incumbent Kelly Loeffler in the special general runoff election for U.S. Senate Georgia on January 5, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Raphael Warnock (D)	51.0	2,289,113
		Kelly Loeffler (R)	49.0	2,195,841

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,484,954
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General election

Special general election for U.S. Senate Georgia

The following candidates ran in the special general election for U.S. Senate Georgia on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Raphael Warnock (D)	32.9	1,617,035
✔		Kelly Loeffler (R)	25.9	1,273,214
		Doug Collins (R)	20.0	980,454
		Deborah Jackson (D)	6.6	324,118
		Matt Lieberman (D)	2.8	136,021
		Tamara Johnson-Shealey (D)	2.2	106,767
	Submit photo	Jamesia James (D)	1.9	94,406
		Derrick Grayson (R)	1.0	51,592
	Submit photo	Joy Felicia Slade (D)	0.9	44,945
		Annette Davis Jackson (R)	0.9	44,335
		Kandiss Taylor (R)	0.8	40,349
		A. Wayne Johnson (R)	0.7	36,176
		Brian Slowinski (L)	0.7	35,431
		Richard Dien Winfield (D)	0.6	28,687
		Ed Tarver (D)	0.5	26,333
		Allen Buckley (Independent)	0.4	17,954
		John Fortuin (G)	0.3	15,293
		Elbert Bartell (Independent)	0.3	14,640
		Valencia Stovall (Independent)	0.3	13,318
		Michael Todd Greene (Independent)	0.3	13,293
		Rod Mack (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	7

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 4,914,368
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ervan Katari Miller (R)

2018

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 74

Incumbent Valencia Stovall won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 74 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Valencia Stovall (D)	100.0	14,533

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 74

Incumbent Valencia Stovall defeated Junior Jackson in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 74 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Valencia Stovall	66.4	2,202
	Submit photo	Junior Jackson	33.6	1,114

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,316
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2016

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Valencia Stovall ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 74 general election.

Georgia House of Representatives, District 74 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Valencia Stovall Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	14,995
Total Votes				14,995
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

Incumbent Valencia Stovall ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 74 Democratic primary.

Georgia House of Representatives, District 74 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Valencia Stovall Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 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. Incumbent Valencia Stovall defeated Roberta T. Abdul-Salaam and Yasmin M. Neal in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Georgia House of Representatives, District 74 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Valencia Stovall Incumbent	57%	1,421
Roberta Abdul-Salaam	29.9%	744
Yasmin Neal	13.1%	327
Total Votes		2,492

2012

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2012

Stovall ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 74. Stovall defeated Charles Davis in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Stovall ran unopposed in the general election.

Georgia House of Representatives, District 74, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Valencia Stovall	100%	15,394
Total Votes				15,394

Georgia House of Representatives District 74 Democratic Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Valencia Stovall	56.2%	2,779
Charles Davis	43.8%	2,168
Total Votes		4,947

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

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Campaign website

Stovall's campaign website stated the following:

“	01 Transform Education Systems Support state implementation of student centered funding Update assessment innovation program for greater flexibility Maximize departments that are underutilized Reform qualifications of independent student classification for college financial aid Address the shortfall in career services to college students Address the fundamentally flawed funding system for education in low-income communities Allow more flexibility for parental decision on auxiliary services Promote skill trade certification for every high school graduate through apprenticeship and internship 02 Promote Small Business Growth Increase R&D Investment in new technologies that grow underserved communities Modify the classification for identifying micro small businesses Support the reform & innovation of financial services Promote more pathways to entrepreneurship programs Support innovation in STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) 03 Voting & Reparations Support universal voting education for youth and adults to include the roles of elected officials Support collaboration of leaders and community to develop and implement measures for tangible and intangible restitution for Black Americans Increase citizen engagement in multi-agency planning and implementation 04 Senior Citizens & People with Disabilities Support affordable housing, home repairs, savings on health care needs, access to food, access to supportive services affordable legal guidance 05 Access to Great Healthcare Support a clear and concise policy to address COVID-19 Allow doctors to treat patients according to their expertise Hybrid private/public system that moves beyond the marketplace model Support expanding Medicaid Support measures to untie healthcare employment Support full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to the full extent of their education and training Support the reduction in prescription drugs cost Support expansion of telehealth Advocate for reduction of food deserts 06 Housing & Government Efficiency Support pathways to homeownership Promote tax savings accounts for down payment assistance, co-op housing Ensure fairness for renters in living conditions and rental payments 07 Fair and Robust Justice System Enhance programs to reduce recidivism, incentivizing employers Emphasize rehabilitation in the justice system through intervention, job training, and therapy Reform mandatory minimums, emphasize equal sentencing Ensure the restoration of the right to vote for ex-felons Address the blatant systemic racism in the justice system Decriminalize Marijuana Support increase in mental and substance abuse treatment programs Support programs for children of incarcerated parents Support more community members appointed to Community Supervision Board with voting privileges 08 Modernize Immigration Process Create a path to citizenship for current undocumented & documented immigrants living in America Update student and employer visa programs Push for a safer, easier path for asylum seekers End the inhumane policies at the Southern Border Support instate tuition for DACA students 09 Foster Global Stewardship Push for better fair trade deals with nations Promote more international relations which share common goals Sanction or limit interaction and cooperation with nations that continually abuse and violate human rights 10 Address Environmental Concerns Introduce a smooth economic transition process to curb the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gases to adequately address the climate crisis Ramp up engagement in investment in carbon neutral efforts Promote more community sustainable efforts like recycling, solar power, and other renewable energies 11 Veteran Services Support resources for veteran service organizations Support the ability of veterans and their families to receive entitled benefits	”
—Valencia Stovall's campaign website (2022)

2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a single parent of 2, Georgia born and raised running as an Independent. Why am I the best qualified, because I have 8-30-30. I am a current Georgia State Representative for District 74 in Clayton County. I have been for 8 years. My experience as a proven nonpartisan legislator has allowed me to sponsor and co-sponsor over a dozen bills in the Georgia General Assembly to improve the lives of our residents. I have 30 yrs experience as a small business owner which started as a family customized printing business. My family was the first African American company to have a joint venture partnership at the Georgia Dome at its inception from 1991-2008 called FMI-Stovall selling all merchandise products. We made positive impacts in the lives of thousands of families who worked at the Dome. I have 30 yrs experience of bringing resources to communities. I developed a $45 million grant to prevent local tax increase. I passed a bill to protect special needs students, and a bill to designate March 21st as Single Parent Day in Georgia. I also launched a statewide committee to help small businesses grow. I hosted for 3 years the Educate Georgia summit bringing together over 1,000 people. When elected, I will make history as the 1st African American woman from Georgia to serve in the U.S. Senate, 1st from the southern states, and 3rd ever to serve in our nation. It's time to have a seat at the decision making table. I am a Champion for All Georgians.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am a Proven nonpartisan Leader with a 8 year track record of results on policy issues and a 30 year track record of serving the communities.

• I have 30 years experience as a small business owner and understand the importance in the survivorship of businesses in our communities.

• I am a Champion for All Georgians. The issues are not Republican nor Democrat but people issues needing a solution from D.C.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Opportunity- transforming our education system, allowing every high school student to graduate with a certified trade, supporting parents to decide on the best educational setting for their children, and supporting small business growth to include changing the classification code for micro small businesses. Government Efficiency-ensuring a well run government that is fiscally sound by providing affordable and quality healthcare, supporting justice and immigration reforms, and improving our infrastructure. Global Stewardship-modernizing our global trade programs and sustainable environmental practices.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to my dad, Lovett Stovall. An Atlanta native who spent many of his years as a community leader and business owner. He was active at all of mine and my sisters' schools from elementary to high school. Her served as PTA President and many times he was the only male officer. He was a sports coach for many youth and adults. He served as a Chair of Neighborhood Planning Unit-Y and Chosewood Park Home organization. He was the reason I got involved in the community. I attended many meeting with him and some of the community members nominated me to serve as the Secretary of NPU-Y at age of 21. My dad is a legacy on the southside of Atlanta. He served on the committee to develop and name Southside High Comprehensive High School (now Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. High School). I was in the 2nd graduating class of Southside. He was on the naming committee for renaming Southside to honor Mayor Jackson. He also served on the naming committee for the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport in Atlanta to also honor Mayor Jackson. He was instrumental in electing many past and current prominent elected officials in Metro Atlanta and Georgia like Honorable Shirley Franklin, the first woman mayor and first black woman mayor. The Georgia Legislature voted for a bridge named in his honor on I-75/85 at University Ave., the Lovett Stovall Bridge. He is 80 years old and is my biggest supporter as State Representative and now as a U.S. Senate candidate. I follow his example in my life as a public servant.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Netflix movie "Miss VIrginia". It tells the story about inequities that exist across the states in education and economics. It shows the power of community voices when they work along side a policy maker who knows changes must be made. I like the bipartisanship of the Representative who didn't directly represent the parents, but looked at the issues of those parents not having the same rights of choice in education. They were stuck in a system which didn't value their children. Like that Representative, I have fought when the issues were not popular for the people affected. I am a Champion for All Georgians.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

It is most important for your constituents to trust and depend on you as their leader. An elected official should be able to admit when he/she does not have the answers, but are willing to search for the answers. An elected official must be able to compromise when necessary for the best outcome for their constituents.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a small business owner I established trust and dependability from my customers. These qualities are exemplified now as a 8 year legislator. I am able to admit when I don't have the answers, and been able to search for the answers to give to the constituents. I have been successful at compromising when necessary for the best outcome for my constituents. I am accessible, trustworthy, and knowledgeable of issues. I work towards meaningful solutions, and have a heart to serve all people. I work towards community driven policies in a bipartisan manner. I will be a Champion for All Georgians.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

There are core responsibilities to be accessible, trustworthy, dependable, knowledgeable of issues, work towards meaningful solutions, and have a heart to serve all people in their districts or state.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave aa a legacy of my time as U.S. Senator of better equity in education with choices by all parents, growth for small businesses with easy accessibility of resources for micro small businesses, accessibility of affordable and quality healthcare, effective policies for reforming our justice and immigration systems and accessibility for all families of quality and affordable broadband internet.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first historical event was meeting the late Honorable Maynard H. Jackson. He was elected as the 1st African American mayor of Atlanta and of any southern city. I was 6 years old. I met him through my dad, Lovett Stovall who was his campaign Field General. I volunteered in his second campaign for mayor. This was my first encounter with government. I saw how caring he was for the community and implemented programs to uplift. My family and many others were able to benefit from those programs. He was a down to earth man who was seen often in the community even at the local movie theaters with his children. He was a great example of a true community leader. My campaign slogan for State Representative in 2012 was adopted from Mayor Jackson. It was "The Buck, The Book, The Ballot".

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was through the City of Atlanta EOA program offered to all youth starting at age 14. I worked at Atlanta City Hall in the Solicitor's General office. I answered questions from defendants, filed papers, and researched pending cases. This was my second introduction into government and understood how policies enacted affect the everyday lives of people. This was a summer job from June-August.

What is your favorite book? Why?

"A Fine Line" by Tim DeRoche This book explains why there is such inequity in traditional schools across the USA because of their location in communities. This affects the local economy of the communities because education institutions are the drivers for the various levels of economics. The presence or lack of quality education institutions determine the prison populations and the number of people who are not seniors or disabled receiving governmental assistances. It determines the cost of housing and the level of healthcare. We can't reform our education system of inequities until America acknowledges these issues still exist and make concerted efforts to change policies for all.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I would want to be Wonder Woman. As she battled the evil doers, she kept her femininity. Her superpowers were not easily recognized like her bracelet, lasso, and tiara, but were powerful tools to help her be victorious.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Won't He Do It?' by Karyn Hawthorne This song tells of having faith despite what the circumstances may be in front of you because you must get to your destiny.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

It has been a struggle to know when to stop advocating for the rights of those who are underserved to ensure they have equity in education, economics, justice, and healthcare. It is challenging to help them to understand they have rights to expect better outcomes when they put in the efforts to make their situations better.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

The greatest challenges are the trust of the people in the ability of the government and those in power. We are facing an unprecedented pandemic, racial unrest. trillions of dollars in debt, seniors who are living longer which will place a strain on the social security and retirement benefits, advance technology but many who are not technology savvy, and a variety of environmental unstableness.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The Senate's makeup is 100 senators with 2 from each state. The representation is not as large as in the U.S. House of Representatives and is not determined by the Census population count. It approves or rejects Presidential appointees to the executive and judicial branches like cabinet members, supreme justices, court of appeals judges, district court judges, ambassadors, diplomats, all officers in armed forces, and more. The Senate has the power to decide on the direction of policies for America. This position also approves any treaties made by the president and able to conduct investigation of malfeasance along with impeachment as the jury and judge. To ensure their is enough time for debating bills, the senate also is able to filibuster. It is important to have a person who can work with all parties because the issues are non partisan but people issues.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics because of the very important role of the senators in deciding the direction of policies in America. It is beneficial to the people to understand how policies are formed and the crucial role of negotiating. As a 8 year legislator, I have the experience on policies and have a proven track record to work across the isles to pass meaningful legislation and bring resources to my community. One example was the $45 million grant to prevent local tax increases due to the federal rule on collection of jet fuel taxes at airports. I worked with the Governor and the legislators to approve the budget to include the amount for not only Clayton County, but other counties benefited who had airports in their jurisdictions.

What do you think of the filibuster?

Filibuster can be good and it can be challenging. It is good when there is a good piece of legislation, but it lacks the number of votes to pass. Filibustering allows for more time to convince the legislators who are undecided or to change the minds of others. It is bad when there is a bad piece of legislation and the bill doesn't need to be passed.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

I would research the appointees, view their past and current history, their letters of recommendations and those individuals who recommended them. I would look at what the general community's views of this appointee. I would also speak with the appointee. I would also investigate as to why this particular appointee versus others.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

It is beneficial to build relationships with other senators. The 100 senators come from various states and bring a variety of levels of personal and professional experience. Not one person knows everything, that's why relationships are beneficial. As a state representative, I was able to build good working relationships with Democrats and Republicans legislators. This relationship resulted in me sponsoring and co-sponsoring bills that were signed into law by the governor. Also resources were delivered into my communities because of these relationships.

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would like to serve on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Health Education Labor and Pensions, and Foreign Relations

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I am running as an Independent, but would still like to be a part of leadership. I would bring a balance approach to either party.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I am impressed with Sentor Angus King an Independent from Maine. He is a senator who puts the needs of the people of America first and is not beholding to a particular party. It is about the people. I like how he is constantly engaged with his constituents in Maine. As stated on his Senate profile, "A strong believer in the need for greater bipartisan dialogue and relationship building, ....... and he works hard every day to bring Republicans and Democrats together to find common-sense solutions for Maine and America. He is a proven consensus-builder who "calls 'em like he sees 'em", putting civility and respect ahead of political ideology.

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Valencia Stovall campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Georgia State Senate District 34	Lost primary runoff	$27,729	$27,729
2022	U.S. House Georgia District 5	Lost primary	$10,030	$7,322
2020	U.S. Senate Georgia	Lost general	$23,107	$23,107
2018	Georgia House of Representatives District 74	Won general	$18,212	N/A**
2016	Georgia House of Representatives, District 74	Won	$5,423	N/A**
2014	Georgia House of Representatives, District 74	Won	$14,617	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2020

In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11.

• Club for Growth Foundation

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• Georgia Chamber of Commerce

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• Georgia Environment

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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• The American Conservative Union

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2019

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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Center for Opportunity Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2017

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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31. Americans for Prosperity Georgia Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Center for Opportunity Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Georgia Environment Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2016

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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24. Americans for Prosperity Georgia Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2015

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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2014

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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Georgia National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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Preceded by -	Georgia House of Representatives District 74 2013-2021	Succeeded by Yasmin Neal (D)

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Current members of the Georgia State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Jason Anavitarte

Minority Leader:Harold Jones

Senators

District 1

Ben Watson (R)

District 2

Derek Mallow (D)

District 3

Mike Hodges (R)

District 4

Billy Hickman (R)

District 5

Sheikh Rahman (D)

District 6

Matt Brass (R)

District 7

Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)

District 8

Russ Goodman (R)

District 9

Nikki Merritt (D)

District 10

Emanuel Jones (D)

District 11

Sam Watson (R)

District 12

Freddie Sims (D)

District 13

Carden Summers (R)

District 14

Josh McLaurin (D)

District 15

Ed Harbison (D)

District 16

Marty Harbin (R)

District 17

Gail Davenport (D)

District 18

John Kennedy (R)

District 19

Blake Tillery (R)

District 20

Larry Walker (R)

District 21

Vacant

District 22

Harold Jones (D)

District 23

Max Burns (R)

District 24

Lee Anderson (R)

District 25

Ricky Williams (R)

District 26

David Lucas (D)

District 27

Greg Dolezal (R)

District 28

Donzella James (D)

District 29

Randy Robertson (R)

District 30

Tim Bearden (R)

District 31

Jason Anavitarte (R)

District 32

Kay Kirkpatrick (R)

District 33

Michael Rhett (D)

District 34

Kenya Wicks (D)

District 35

Jason Esteves (D)

District 36

Nan Orrock (D)

District 37

Ed Setzler (R)

District 38

Rashaun Kemp (D)

District 39

Sonya Halpern (D)

District 40

Sally Harrell (D)

District 41

Kim Jackson (D)

District 42

Brian Strickland (R)

District 43

Tonya Anderson (D)

District 44

Elena Parent (D)

District 45

Clint Dixon (R)

District 46

Bill Cowsert (R)

District 47

Frank Ginn (R)

District 48

Shawn Still (R)

District 49

Drew Echols (R)

District 50

Bo Hatchett (R)

District 51

Steve Gooch (R)

District 52

Chuck Hufstetler (R)

District 53

Colton Moore (R)

District 54

Chuck Payne (R)

District 55

Randal Mangham (D)

District 56

John Albers (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (23)

Vacancies (1)