Peggy Gillen

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Peggy Gillen
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Democratic Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

University of Florida, 1987

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Peggy Gillen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 49. Gillen lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Gillen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Peggy Gillen earned a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, and economics from the University of Florida in 1987. Her career experience includes working in commercial and small business banking and owning a small business providing nonprofit organizations with fundraising, event planning, and consulting services.[1][2]

Elections

2022

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Charles Martin Jr. defeated Peggy Gillen in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Charles Martin Jr.
Charles Martin Jr. (R)
 
58.1
 
17,092
Image of Peggy Gillen
Peggy Gillen (D) Candidate Connection
 
41.9
 
12,346

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 29,438
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49

Peggy Gillen advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Peggy Gillen
Peggy Gillen Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
3,032

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,032
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49

Incumbent Charles Martin Jr. defeated Michael Gordon in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Charles Martin Jr.
Charles Martin Jr.
 
81.6
 
7,095
Image of Michael Gordon
Michael Gordon
 
18.4
 
1,597

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,692
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Peggy Gillen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gillen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a 25 year resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, a wife and a mom of two children, both of whom have been educated in the public school system. I believe the government should work for the people it is intended to serve. I also believe elected officials have the inherent obligation to represent their constituents, not lobbyists or special interest groups. Nor should they be most concerned about their own political career or the wishes of their party. Once elected to office, I will work tirelessly to get things done, working cooperatively with all colleagues, listening to constituents, and using my passion and advocacy to bring about progress for all people of Georgia.
  • Healthcare access and affordability are huge issues in Georgia. I have spent many years working with childhood cancer nonprofits, and have seen far too many parents go broke and even declare bankruptcy simply because they did whatever they could to save their child’s life. This happens even with so-called "good insurance". Fixing this will be a top priority for me. We need to end the surprise billing that bankrupts family budgets and expand Medicaid, so every Georgian can see a doctor when needed. I will bring providers and patients together to re-envision the cost of healthcare so it works for all of us. I will also always defend a woman's right to make her own reproductive healthcare decisions, without government involvement.
  • Given the importance and incredible impact teachers have on our lives, they should not have to go outside of their profession in order to make a good wage – or, worse, outside the state. Georgia can lead the way in the effort to support these professionals by paying a fair wage and providing advancement opportunities, thereby attracting and retaining the best and most dedicated to the schools in our state. I will always fight for our educators and our children’s future.
  • Gun violence has become a public health crisis in our country and the number one cause of death for children and teens in Georgia. 80% of Americans, including responsible gun owners, want common sense gun laws, which have been proven to significantly lessen the incidence of gun violence and gun related deaths. Georgians are no exception in their support for these laws. I have been fighting this battle for years and will continue to work to ensure the safety of Georgians.
I am most concerned about public policy as it relates to the issues I have previously mentioned - healthcare affordability and accessibility, education, and safety.
I am also a staunch advocate for equality and equal opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or religion. We have got to do better when it comes to non-discriminatory practices.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 24, 2022
    2. ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Peggy Gillen," October 7, 2022


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