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Iris attended Florida A&M University for her undergraduate degree in respiratory therapy and Miami Dade College for her nursing degree. She resides in Snellville, Georgia with her husband and their son. 

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Iris is the executive director of the healthcare management team at Amerigroup. She has worked as the director of medical management and clinical operations at Wellpoint and Anthem. She has also served on the Board of Directors for Gwinnett County Northside Hospital. 

This is Iris Hamilton's first time running for office. She has previously served as the public policy and legislative director for the Georgia Nurses Association and board treasurer for the Georgia Nurses Political Action Committee.

As of May 1, 2024, Iris Hamilton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "I believe that Georgians deserve advocates at the decision-making table who understand the prescriptive power of policy and who are committed to the healthy outcomes... I will prioritize the whole health of individuals and communities... policy is medicine!"

The candidate's website says, "She was very instrumental in advocating for the passing of SB 166 Nurse Licensure Compact which improves access to care for Georgians... She has designed doula pilots for underserved women of color and remote patient monitoring programs for diabetes and hypertension to improve clinical outcomes..."

Said, "Mental Health Services: ... I will advocate for more equitable services. Mental health issues ought not to be secondary to physical ailments. Therefore, I'll champion mental health parity, amplifying the need for additional benefits and providers in our state that can adequately address these concerns."

Prioritizes improving mental health services through additional benefits and providers. 

Said, "Currently, Georgia has poor outcomes for Maternal Mortality & Infant Mortality, and Chronic conditions which creates a higher burden on a broken health care system. ... We need more affordable, accessible, and unrestricted healthcare for all Georgians. ... I will fight for the wellness of every Georgian to live safe, healthy, and prosperous lives."

Said, "Currently, Georgia has poor outcomes for maternal mortality and infant mortality, and chronic conditions which creates a higher burden on a broken health care system. ... We need more affordable, accessible, and unrestricted healthcare for all Georgians"

- Prioritizes improving mental health services through additional benefits and providers. 
- Said, "Currently, Georgia has poor outcomes for maternal mortality and infant mortality, and chronic conditions which creates a higher burden on a broken health care system. ... We need more affordable, accessible, and unrestricted healthcare for all Georgians"

Healthcare

Supports comprehensive voter education to ensure citizens understand voting systems, issues at stake, and can make informed decisions, while combating misinformation and enhancing civic participation.

Supports improving voter education so citizens can understand voting systems and legislative issues, make informed decisions, and prioritizes combating misinformation and increasing civic participation.

- Supports improving voter education so citizens can understand voting systems and legislative issues, make informed decisions, and prioritizes combating misinformation and increasing civic participation.

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Iris Hamilton

Osborn has a master's degree in Cyber Security from Sans Cyber Security Institute, an associate's degree in counterterrorism from Cochise College, and a bachelor's degree in computer information from Edward Water University. He volunteers for the Wounded Warrior Project, the US Army Suicide Prevention Program, and the Department of Homeland Security Critical Infrastructure Cyber Community Program. 

Osborn is currently the Executive Director for the Calalus Group, a government relations firm focused on veteran housing and business empowerment. He previously worked as Chief of Staff in the Georgia State House, Treasurer at American Legion Post 9-1-1, and Executive Director of Military Affairs at Helios Digital Forensics. He is a retired veteran.

Osborn Murray III's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics. 

Prioritizes access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for all residents.

Prioritizes compensation and benefits for veterans and spouses.

Supports policies that prevent the forced sale of family land.

Supports developing smaller homes as an affordable option for low-income households and veterans.

Support housing developments built near grocery stores, department stores, and other essential services to make everyday necessities more accessible to homeowners.

- Prioritizes access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for all residents.
- Prioritize supporting small businesses.
- Prioritizes compensation and benefits for veterans and spouses.
- Supports policies that prevent the forced sale of family land.
- Supports developing smaller homes as an affordable option for low-income households and veterans.
- Support housing developments built near grocery stores, department stores, and other essential services to make everyday necessities more accessible to homeowners.

As of March 19, 2024, Osborn Murray III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for veterans courts that focus on treatment, rehabilitation, and support instead of prosecution for veterans facing criminal charges.

Advocates for trained professional teams handling mental health crisis calls instead of police officers.

- Advocates for veterans courts that focus on treatment, rehabilitation, and support instead of prosecution for veterans facing criminal charges.
- Advocates for trained professional teams handling mental health crisis calls instead of police officers.

Osborn Murray III

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Randal attended the Howard University School of Law, Emory University Candler School of Theology, and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is a graduate of Griffin High School. Randal is a resident of Stone Mountain and an ordained minister.

Randal is a lawyer at the Randal Alonzo Mangham law firm. He is also an entrepreneur.

Randal Mangham previously served five terms in the Georgia House of Representatives from 2000 to 2010, representing the 94th D=district. During his tenure, he was a member of the Energy and Public Utilities, Telecommunications, Children and Youth, and Judiciary Non-Civil Committees. He is also a member of the Special Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Oversight Committee for DeKalb County.

The candidate's website says, "Promote development policies that increase property values"

Hopes to "promote development policies that increase property values."

Proposes passing laws that give local governments tax incentives to provide affordable housing.

- Hopes to "promote development policies that increase property values."
- Proposes passing laws that give local governments tax incentives to provide affordable housing.

The candidate's website says, "Advocate for advanced transportation solutions"

Supports "advanced transportation solutions."

- Supports "advanced transportation solutions."

Prioritizes Medicare and Medicaid expansion in Georgia.

- Prioritizes Medicare and Medicaid expansion in Georgia.

As of March 19, 2024, Randal Mangham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Randal Mangham

Biro is a single father of two, taking on his two younger half-siblings after a family tragedy. He has degrees from University of South Carolina in Psychology, the University of Maryland Global Campus in Political Science and Government, Newberry College in Business Administration and Management, and Georgia State University in Real Estate and Business. 

Biro has been working as a Commercial Real Estate Consultant for Property Solutions, LLC. since 2013, along with being a Legal Specialist for the U.S. Army Reserve and a Democratic Strategist for the Democratic Party. He was an Airborne Ranger for the U.S. Army from 2009 to 2013. Beforehand, Biro was a Regional Campaign Director for Obama for America. Before, he was a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser for Property Solutions, LLC

Robin Biro's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics. 

As of March 19, 2024, Robin Biro’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Pledges to advocate for Medicaid expansion, highlighting the need to provide health insurance for those with limited income. He emphasizes the potential cost savings for the state in the long run and references successful expansions in other states to cover more individuals under certain income thresholds.

Prioritizes "protecting the rights of women, protecting reproductive health issues"

- Pledges to advocate for Medicaid expansion, highlighting the need to provide health insurance for those with limited income. He emphasizes the potential cost savings for the state in the long run and references successful expansions in other states to cover more individuals under certain income thresholds.
- Prioritizes "protecting the rights of women, protecting reproductive health issues"

Supports empowering residents to petition for ballot measures, citing examples from other states where citizen initiatives have led to significant policy changes such as minimum wage increases, paid sick leave, and marijuana legalization. He aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and facilitate a direct democracy approach for Georgians to enact change.

- Supports empowering residents to petition for ballot measures, citing examples from other states where citizen initiatives have led to significant policy changes such as minimum wage increases, paid sick leave, and marijuana legalization. He aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and facilitate a direct democracy approach for Georgians to enact change.

Advocates against using public education funds for private school tuition, highlighting disparities in access to private schools favoring wealthier areas. Instead, he proposes reallocating funds to public school budgets, teacher support, facilities, and technology, emphasizing the importance of investing in public education given the state's budget surplus.

Wants to make sure that "teachers are compensated fairly and that we have competitive wages in order to attract and retain new talent"

- Advocates against using public education funds for private school tuition, highlighting disparities in access to private schools favoring wealthier areas. Instead, he proposes reallocating funds to public school budgets, teacher support, facilities, and technology, emphasizing the importance of investing in public education given the state's budget surplus.
- Wants to make sure that "teachers are compensated fairly and that we have competitive wages in order to attract and retain new talent"

Robin Biro

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Verdaillia is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She resides in Stone Mountain, GA and has been a resident of DeKalb County all of her life. She obtained her bachelor's in Political Science from Spelman College. She has a Masters of Arts in Secondary Education & Administration from the Atlanta University Center, presently known as Clark Atlanta University. She also earned a Specialist in Education, from the University of West Georgia. 

Verdaillia has held various positions in her local teachers’ union, the Atlanta Federation of Teachers. Verdaillia started her teaching career as a 10th and 11th grade Social Science teacher at the historic Archer High School in Atlanta, GA. Verdaillia retired with 30+ years of service. She serves as state president of the Georgia Federation of Teachers and her local union, the Atlanta Federation of Teachers. 

As of April 22, 2024, Verdaillia Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to simplify state and local tax digest.

Wants to increase small businesses in the district.

- Aims to fight for economic opportunity.
- Wants to simplify state and local tax digest.
- Wants to increase small businesses in the district.

Aims to fight for accessible and affordable healthcare.

- Aims to fight for accessible and affordable healthcare.

As of March 19, 2024, Verdaillia Turner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Aims to fight for a strong public education system​​

Advocates for evidence based educational solutions.

- Aims to fight for a strong public education system​​
- Advocates for evidence based educational solutions.

Verdaillia Turner

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Georgia Senate

Georgia State Senator, District 55, Democratic Primary

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