Gabrielle Rogers

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Gabrielle Rogers

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 21, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Troy University, 2013

Graduate

Walden University, 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Decatur, Ga.

Religion

Pentecostal

Profession

Director of marketing

Contact

Campaign website

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Gabrielle Rogers (Democratic Party) ran for election to the DeKalb County Commission to represent District 4 in Georgia. She lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Biography

Gabrielle Rogers was born in Decatur, Georgia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Troy University in 2013 and a graduate degree from Walden University in 2019. Her career experience includes working as a director of marketing. Rogers has been affiliated with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, Leadership DeKalb Class of 2021, the Stone Mountain Action Coalition (SMAC), the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Decatur-DeKalb Chapter, Inc., the DeKalb Section National Council of Negro Women, the Junior League of DeKalb County, and the National Women's Empowerment Ministry

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in DeKalb County, Georgia (2024)

General election

General election for DeKalb County Commission District 4

Chakira Johnson won election in the general election for DeKalb County Commission District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Chakira Johnson (D)	100.0	56,966

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 56,966
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for DeKalb County Commission District 4

Chakira Johnson defeated Lance Hammonds in the Democratic primary runoff for DeKalb County Commission District 4 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Chakira Johnson	57.0	4,732
	Submit photo	Lance Hammonds	43.0	3,574

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,306
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for DeKalb County Commission District 4

Chakira Johnson and Lance Hammonds advanced to a runoff. They defeated Gabrielle Rogers and Rita Scott in the Democratic primary for DeKalb County Commission District 4 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Chakira Johnson	34.5	4,567
✔	Submit photo	Lance Hammonds	29.4	3,891
		Gabrielle Rogers	19.7	2,608
	Submit photo	Rita Scott	16.3	2,153

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,219
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rogers in this election.

2022

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Billy Mitchell defeated William Freeman in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 88 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Mitchell (D)	82.4	16,903
	Submit photo	William Freeman (R)	17.6	3,610

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,513
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 88

Incumbent Billy Mitchell defeated Gabrielle Rogers in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 88 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Billy Mitchell	64.8	4,576
		Gabrielle Rogers	35.2	2,491

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,067
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 88

William Freeman advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 88 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	William Freeman	100.0	1,563

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,563
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Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Gabrielle Rogers is known for her Quality Leadership that has helped improve the Quality of Life for thousands of families in her community.

She is a wife of a union worker, parent advocate, a marketing sales professional, and a lifetime public servant. She wants to serve as our State Representative of House District 88 because she recognizes the need for revitalizing opportunities in our community. We deserve leadership that serves our district equitably and protects the interest of those unable to protect themselves.

Her passion for speaking up for those that are unable to speak for themselves prompted her to accept a position as a Marketing Sales Director at a major entertainment holding company in metro Atlanta. Throughout her career, she managed millions of dollars to successfully create job opportunities, increase minimal wages and offer medical benefits to hourly wage workers. Her track record of organizing political movements and influencing policy changes in DeKalb is essential for driving protections and opportunities to District 88.

She is an active member in the NCBW Decatur-DeKalb Chapter, Inc., DeKalb Section NCNW, Junior League of DeKalb, National Women’s Empowerment Ministry and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce.

She holds a Master of Science degree in Communications from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Print Journalism and Communication Studies from Troy University.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Small Business Protections: It is important that we support small business owners and streamline the process for sustainability.
• Public Safety: It is critical that we support the health and safety of local communities by appropriating statewide grants, regulating gun ownership and increasing mental health and substance abuse awareness.
• Criminal Justice Reform: Real strategies that address reform will save money in the state budget, promote higher education as a path to career success for students and allow GA to emerge as the economic hub it has the potential to be.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Once deemed the second wealthiest county in the nation for black opulence, DeKalb is gradually losing its position as one of the richest locales among all affluent demographics. The exponential increase in cost of living partnered with lack of economic growth has inhibited the sustainability of many urban communities. Unfortunately, as we have witnessed in our district, this correlates with a reduction in services rendered for public safety, lack of protections for small businesses, urgency for criminal justice reform and an increase in underemployment.

Based on the concerns of my neighbors, my team and I have identified key initiatives for a brighter future. Together we will revitalize opportunity in District 88 prioritizing improving public safety, expanding criminal justice reform, implementing protections for small businesses and alleviating underemployment.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

9/11 was the first historical event that I could remember that happened in my lifetime. I was 11 years old and I still remember sitting in my language arts class with my peers as we watched the attacks in real time.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was at 16 years old at Krystal Restaurants as a cashier. I took great pride in earning my first paycheck and truly learned the value of hard work. I kept that position for six months before I went into the retail sector at Kohl's Department Store and stayed there from high school until I'd graduated college.

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