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General Election Endorsements

Charter School Constitutional Amendment - WON

All parents deserve to have high quality school options for their kids. Georgia's constitutional amendment will allow the state to authorize charter schools, dramatically improving parent empowerment in the state. Read More

Hunter Hill - WON

Hunter Hill is running for the Georgia Senate in District 6 and is ready to support significant reform to help shape the minds of Georgia's children. Read More

Rep. Randy Nix - WON

As a member of the House Education Committee, Rep. Nix has proven to be a leader on education reform and a consistent vote for strong reform policies, including his support for a constitutional amendment to give parents more educational options for their children. Read More

Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick - WON

Rep. Kendrick has supported parents and students by voting for critical education reforms such as expanding Georgia's open enrollment policies and allowing school districts to consider teacher performance in times of layoffs. Read More

Rep. Calvin Smyre - WON

Rep. Calvin Smyre was first elected to the House in 1975 to represent House District 132. He is now running for re-election in House District 135. A member of the influential House Appropriations Committee, Representative Smyre has shown his commitment to supporting education reform by voting for initiatives like creating performance-based ratings of schools for parents. Read More

Sen. Curt Thompson - WON

Sen. Curt Thompson is running for re-election in Senate District 5 which he has represented since 2005. He has also served as Staff Attorney for the International Brotherhood of Police Officers since 1997. In the Senate, Sen. Thompson has taken critical votes for our kids. He supported important legislation to allow students in failing schools to enroll in any school in their local district. Read More

Rep. Ed Lindsey - WON

Representative Ed Lindsey is running for re-election in the 54th House District. As the Majority Whip and a member of the House Education Committee, Rep. Lindsey has worked hard to support education reform. Read More

Sen. Jesse Stone - WON

Senator Jesse Stone is seeking re-election in Senate District 23. As a member of the Senate Education and Youth Committee, he has been steadfast in his support for reforming Georgia's education system. Read More

Sen. John Albers - WON

Senator John Albers has represented Senate District 56 since 2011. As a member of the Senate Education and Youth Committee, he has pushed hard to make sure that students’ interests are put first in Georgia. Read More

Rep. Brooks Coleman, Jr. - WON

Representative Brooks Coleman, Jr. has served House District 97 since 1993. He has a long history in education, having served as a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. Read More

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