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Damita Jean Bishop attended Arizona State University. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia

Damita's campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives is her first run for public office.

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Damita is the co-founder of Fighting Against Institutionalized Railroading, a group that advocates for judicial rights.

As of July 23, 2026, Damita Jean Bishop did not have a website or any information online.

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Mekyah is from South Fulton, Georgia. She attended Atlanta Public Schools. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Spelman College. She lives with her sister in Smyrna.

Mekyah McQueen is from South Fulton, Georgia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Spelman College. Mekyah lives in Smyrna, Georgia.

Mekyah is a high school teacher. She works at a public high school in Georgia.

Mekyah currently works as a high school teacher. She also serves on the Board of Directors of TAMTAM Global, a research non-profit.

Mekyah's campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives is her first run for public office. 

As of July 23, 2026, Mekyah McQueen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports better healthcare services for seniors.

Wants to provide better healthcare services for seniors.

Supports equitable access to prenatal care for all, aiming to address disparities and structural racism in maternal health outcomes, particularly maternal mortality rates.

Advocates for equitable access to prenatal care for all, aiming to address disparities and structural racism in maternal health outcomes, particularly maternal mortality rates.

- Promises to work on expanding Medicaid.
- Wants to provide better healthcare services for seniors.
- Supports abortion access.
- Advocates for equitable access to prenatal care for all, aiming to address disparities and structural racism in maternal health outcomes, particularly maternal mortality rates.

Supports automatic voter registration, expanding early voting, and convenient absentee ballots.

Advocates for automatic voter registration, expanding early voting, and convenient absentee ballots.

Opposes "voter suppression" measures like strict ID laws and partisan gerrymandering.

Opposes "voter suppression" measures like strict identification (ID) laws and partisan gerrymandering.

Supports restoring voting rights for individuals who have served their prison sentence.

Plans on restoring voting rights for individuals who have served their prison sentence.

- Advocates for automatic voter registration, expanding early voting, and convenient absentee ballots.
- Opposes "voter suppression" measures like strict identification (ID) laws and partisan gerrymandering.
- Plans on restoring voting rights for individuals who have served their prison sentence.

Supports gun control measures such as banning assault weapons, implementing background checks, and preventing domestic abusers from accessing guns.

Supports community-based violence prevention programs and mental health support to enhance neighborhood safety.

Advocates for community-based violence prevention programs and mental health support to enhance neighborhood safety.

- Supports gun control measures such as banning assault weapons, implementing background checks, and preventing domestic abusers from accessing guns.
- Advocates for community-based violence prevention programs and mental health support to enhance neighborhood safety.

Supports prioritizing funding for public education and allocating resources equitably to improve schools and support students.

Plans on prioritizing funding for public education and allocating resources equitably to improve schools and support students.

Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Supports implementing policies to prevent discrimination and harassment of LGBTQIA+ students and providing inclusive education and support services.

Supports advocating for fair wages, benefits, and professional development opportunities for educators and staff.

Advocates for fair wages, benefits, and professional development opportunities for educators and staff.

- Plans on prioritizing funding for public education and allocating resources equitably to improve schools and support students.
- Opposes school vouchers, which are programs that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.
- Supports implementing policies to prevent discrimination and harassment of LGBTQIA+ students and providing inclusive education and support services.
- Advocates for fair wages, benefits, and professional development opportunities for educators and staff.

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