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Elisa Yvette Lassiter previously was a portfolio manager at Corporation for National and Community Service, a client services liaison at the Atlanta Regional Commission, and a senior care manager for Cobb County Government. 

Elisa has over 20 years of experience in state and local government and non-profit organizations.

Elisa’s campaign for Georgia House of Representatives District 40 is her first time running for public office. 

As of July 23, 2026, Elisa Yvette Lassiter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Prioritizes access to quality healthcare for seniors.

- Prioritizes access to quality healthcare for seniors.

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Kimberly Rainwater New is from Douglas County, Georgia. She attended Kennesaw State University. She lives with her husband, Billy, their four adult children, and six grandchildren, and they attended Ephesus Baptist Church. 

Kimberly is a state representative. She works at the Georgia House of Representatives.

Georgia State Rep. Kimberly New - Biography - LegiStorm

Kimberly currently works as an agent at Financial Education Services Inc. She previously worked in customer service at Costco Wholesale. 

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Kimberly currently serves as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 40. She was first elected in 2024 and is serving her first term. 

As of July 23, 2026, Kimberly R. New’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports policies that require sheriffs to report undocumented immigrants to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Prioritizes raises for state law enforcement officers.

- Supports policies that require sheriffs to report undocumented immigrants to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Prioritizes raises for state law enforcement officers.

Advocates for increased teacher salaries.

- Advocates for increased teacher salaries.
- Calls for fully funded public schools.

Kimberly R. New

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