Currently holds the office of Georgia State Senate - District 2 until January 11, 2027.
Candidate for Georgia State Senate - District 2 in 2026 Georgia Primary Election.
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Get StartedReduce the number of youth in detention centers by shifting the focus from punishment to rehabilitation and prevention. This also has the potential to decrease the number of re-offenders. Learn more
Education is the key to Georgia’s continued economic growth. Good schools and an educated workforce will bring new jobs to our state, ensuring a healthy economy. Derek wants to increase teacher’s salaries to make them the highest paid in the country and create incentives to keep them in the classrooms. Learn more
All citizens deserve access to quality healthcare. Derek is working to expand Medicaid to cover more low income Georgians. He is also committed to obtaining more funding and resources for mental healthcare. Learn more
Families, especially our senior citizens and veterans, are in need of more housing that is affordable and available. Derek is also working toward solutions where medical debt does not prevent potential homeowners from purchasing a home. Learn more
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