2026 Georgia General Election

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Edward Kvietkus Jr.

Edward Kvietkus Jr.'s campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 140 is his first run for public office.

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Edward is a pastor at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia.

As of July 23, 2026, Edward Kvietkus Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Marquese Averett is originally from Columbus, Georgia. He received his bachelor's degree in political science from Fort Valley State University. 

Marquese is the Managing Director of Regional Organizing at Partnership for Southern Equity. He works at Partnership for Southern Equity, where he advances equity, economic justice, and systems that work for everyday people across the South.

Marquese most recenrly worked as the managing director of regional organizing at Partnership for Southern Equity. 

Marquese K Averett's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 140, is his first entry into politics.

Marquese's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 140, is his first run for public office. 

Supports veterans and military families by expanding job opportunities, strengthening healthcare access, and aiding successful transitions to civilian life.

Aims to support veterans and military families by expanding job opportunities, improving healthcare access, and aiding successful transitions to civilian life.

- Aims to support veterans and military families by expanding job opportunities, improving healthcare access, and aiding successful transitions to civilian life.

As of July 23, 2026, Marquese Kwame Averett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to expand access to affordable healthcare to ensure people can see a doctor, afford prescriptions, and receive necessary care without incurring debt.

Said, "I will fight to expand access to affordable healthcare so people can see a doctor, afford their prescriptions, and get the care they need without going into debt."

- Said, "I will fight to expand access to affordable healthcare so people can see a doctor, afford their prescriptions, and get the care they need without going into debt."

Supports fully funding public schools, supporting teachers, and expanding educational opportunities from early childhood through college and workforce training.

Said, "I will work to fully fund public schools, support teachers, and expand opportunities that prepare our young people for the future."

- Said, "I will work to fully fund public schools, support teachers, and expand opportunities that prepare our young people for the future."

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Georgia State Representative, District 140

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