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Robert is from Birmingham, Alabama. He attended the Alabama School of Fine Arts. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sarah Lawrence College, a master’s degree in finance from Harvard University, and a master’s degree in writing from Bennington College. He lives in the Regency Oaks neighborhood.

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Robert Dawson is from Birmingham, Alabama. He has a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence College, a master’s degree in finance from Harvard University, and a master’s degree in writing from Bennington College. He lives in the Regency Oaks neighborhood.

Robert is a consultant in the finance and information technology fields. He previously worked as a staff writer for the United States House of Representatives.

Robert Dawson is currently a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 65. He was first elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

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Robert is currently a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 65. He was first elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

Supports the use of electric vehicles, solar energy, blockchain technology, and cybersecurity to upgrade Georgia's capabilities and wants the state to become an "information technology hub."

Said, "Instead of runaway construction of warehouses, subdivisions and apartments in the region, we need visionary developments like hospitals, swimming centers, fitness centers, multipurpose spaces and learning academies."

- Supports the use of electric vehicles, solar energy, blockchain technology, and cybersecurity to upgrade Georgia's capabilities and wants the state to become an "information technology hub."
- Said, "Instead of runaway construction of warehouses, subdivisions and apartments in the region, we need visionary developments like hospitals, swimming centers, fitness centers, multipurpose spaces and learning academies."

Economy

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

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Supports repealing Georgia's voting laws.

Supports repealing Georgia's restrictive voting laws, allowing "fair access to the ballot".

Supports making Election Day a state holiday in Georgia.

- Supports repealing Georgia's restrictive voting laws, allowing "fair access to the ballot".
- Supports making Election Day a state holiday in Georgia.

Voting & Elections

Said, "In addition to getting illegal guns off the street, we must focus on strengthening the relationship between the community and police."

- Said, "In addition to getting illegal guns off the street, we must focus on strengthening the relationship between the community and police."

Public Safety

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

Supports hiring more public school teachers and increasing their pay.

Supports training programs for computer science, STEM, information technology, and skilled trades.

- Opposes school vouchers, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.
- Supports hiring more public school teachers and increasing their pay.
- Supports training programs for computer science, STEM, information technology, and skilled trades.

Education

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