Benjamin Brooks (2020 Georgia Senate candidate)
Benjamin Brooks (Republican Party) ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 44. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Brooks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Benjamin Brooks’ career experience includes working as a realtor, paralegal, business owner, and founder of a nonprofit organization.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 44
Incumbent Gail Davenport defeated Benjamin Brooks in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 44 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gail Davenport (D) | 88.2 | 77,593 | |
| Benjamin Brooks (R) | 11.8 | 10,405 | ||
| Total votes: 87,998 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 44
Incumbent Gail Davenport defeated Myah Johnson in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 44 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gail Davenport | 67.5 | 28,024 | |
| Myah Johnson | 32.5 | 13,465 | ||
| Total votes: 41,489 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 44
Benjamin Brooks advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 44 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Benjamin Brooks | 100.0 | 3,061 | |
| Total votes: 3,061 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Benjamin Brooks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brooks' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Benjamin enjoys helping others and has always had a heart for service and defending others. He is a husband, father, and grandfather of 5 grandchildren he adores.
If elected, Benjamin will use his many years of knowledge and experience as a paralegal to protect the citizens of Clayton and Dekalb counties. He will speak the truth even when not popular. Benjamin will make sure that through his leadership his constituents will regain their confidence that their interests are being served and their votes counted.- People Over Politics: My alliance is to my party, but above all else, my allegiance is to my constituents.
- Question Everything: If it has not been working for you, your family, or community then consider your options.
- Accountability: Public officials must be as liable for their actions as are the people to their government.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 25, 2020
