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Katie Dempsey has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from the University of Georgia. She is married to her husband, Lynn Dempsey. She is an active member of First United Methodist Church of Rome.

 Who's running: Katie Dempsey, Georgia House District 13 

Katie Dempsey has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from the University of Georgia. She lives with her husband, Lynn. They have two children and seven grandchildren. She is a member of First United Methodist Church of Rome.

Katie is currently a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2006.

Katie is currently a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2006 and is serving her 10th term. 

Supports returning over $1 billion directly to taxpayers to increase financial relief for Georgia families.

As a state representative, returned over $1 billion directly to taxpayers.

Said, "Allowed voters to cap property tax hikes"

Wants to "[work] toward real property tax relief."

For Candidate Katie Dempsey on Issue economy: Supports increasing the Child Tax Credit and the State Standard Deduction.

Supports increasing the Child Tax Credit and the State Standard Deduction.

- As a state representative, returned over $1 billion directly to taxpayers.
- Wants to "[work] toward real property tax relief."
- Supports increasing the Child Tax Credit and the State Standard Deduction.

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As of March 11, 2026, Katie Dempsey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports the Georgia Heartbeat Bill and believes it would be upheld if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Opposes abortion access and voted for Georgia's "heartbeat bill" as a state representative.

- Opposes abortion access and voted for Georgia's "heartbeat bill" as a state representative.

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Said, “investing in early literacy and ensuring every child has the foundation to succeed in school will help secure Georgia’s future.”

- Said, “investing in early literacy and ensuring every child has the foundation to succeed in school will help secure Georgia’s future.”

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Who's running: Kristie Miner, Georgia House District 13

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Kristie Lynne Miner earned a bachelor's degree in French from the University of Vermont and a master's degree in speech & hearing sciences from the University of Arizona. Kristie lives in Rome, Georgia.

Kristie is the co-owner of an economics-focused consultant company. She previously worked as a speech language pathologist for the Visiting Nurses Health System and Community Health & Counseling, a recruitment coordinator for Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials Program, and the director of admissions and marketing for Westgate Center.

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Kristie previously ran for District 9 of the Maine State Senate in 2020, but did not win.

As of March 11, 2026, Kristie Lynne Miner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Georgia State Representative, District 13, Republican Primary

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