Debra Bazemore Explained

Debra Bazemore
Office:Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Term Start:January 9, 2017
Predecessor:Ronnie Mabra
Constituency:63rd District (2017–2023)
69th District (2023–Present)
Birth Date:30 December 1957
Residence:Riverdale, Georgia, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Education:Strayer University (BBA)
Birth Place:Liberty, New York, U.S.

Debra L. Jones Bazemore (born December 30, 1957) is an American politician serving as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 69th district. Elected in 2016, she assumed office on January 9, 2017.

Early life and education

Bazemore was born in Liberty, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Strayer University in Washington, D.C.[1]

Career

A resident of South Fulton, Georgia, Bazemore was the chair and vice chair of South Fulton United, a non-profit organization that advocated for the incorporation of South Fulton.[2] Bazemore later founded Concerned Parents and was the president of Old National Area Residents United.[3] In the 2016 election for the 63rd district of the Georgia House of Representatives, Bazemore defeated Linda Pritchett in the Democratic primary and ran unopposed in the November general election. On November 10, 2020, Bazemore was elected House Minority Chief Deputy Whip by members of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Debra Bazemore. 2020-12-20. Ballotpedia. en.
  2. Web site: 2019-11-08. South Fulton, Georgia - Moving forward. 2020-12-20. Business View Magazine. en-US.
  3. Web site: Debra Bazemore - Higher Heights for America PAC. 2020-12-20. www.higherheightsforamericapac.org. en.
  4. Web site: Rep. Debra Bazemore Elected House Minority Chief Deputy Whip. 2020-12-20. Metro Atlanta CEO. en.
  5. Web site: Representative Debra Bazemore. 2020-12-20. www.house.ga.gov.