An illustration depicts Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. Abrams’ platform includes her campaign for equal opportunity education. “In order to support students’ educational growth, she plans to oppose state censorship in the classroom, invest more in education and build the relationship between families and the schools,” Variety Staffer Victoria Garland wrote. “In addition, she believes that teachers’ needs are just as important as students, and wants to raise statewide minimum teacher pay in order to support them.” Illustration by Antonio Starks
Stacey Abrams is a progressive Democrat running for governor in the 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election on Nov. 8.
Introduction
On Dec. 1, 2021, Stacey Abrams announced that she would run for governor for the second time in Georgia’s 2022 gubernatorial race. Abrams lost to Gov. Brian Kemp in the 2018 gubernatorial election, in which she was the nation’s first Black female majority party gubernatorial nominee.
A graphic summarizes gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ policies on Candidate Principles for Trusted Elections, abortion, and Medicaid. On Sept. 16, Abrams tweeted that she supports Georgians’ access to abortions. “Every single state in the South has been on a mission to make abortion difficult, if not impossible, to get,” Abrams wrote. “As the next governor of Georgia, I will fight to ensure safe and legal access to abortion in our state.” Graphic by Anna Shaikun
Gun Control
Abrams is an advocate of strong gun control measures. Her goals are to pass stricter laws in regard to gun safety and to implement a more thorough process for gun purchases. One of these changes would be requiring background checks and licenses to carry concealed weapons in public.
Abortion
Abrams strives for reproductive freedom, and as governor, she would support the Georgia General Assembly if they introduced a law to overturn the Heartbeat Bill that Kemp signed. She also claims that supporting safe pregnancies, spending more on maternal healthcare and rural hospital funding would be important parts of her agenda.
Healthcare
Abrams feels that accessible healthcare is of significant value and should be available for all Georgians. As governor, she would work to help grant equitable healthcare and overcome factors that have previously limited access. She hopes to attract more health care workers and hospitals to rural areas in Georgia by investing in Georgia’s public health infrastructure and providing more payment options to those who might not be in a position to afford quality coverage.
Education
Abrams believes in equal education opportunities for students. In order to support students’ educational growth, she plans to oppose state censorship in the classroom, invest more in education and build the relationship between families and the schools. In addition, she believes that teachers’ needs are just as important as students, and wants to raise statewide minimum teacher pay in order to support them.
Economics
Abrams wants to emphasize economic prosperity for families and individuals across the state, defining prosperity by measures such as affording vacations, unexpected car repairs and medical expenses. She hopes to offer women and minority owned small businesses support and opportunities, improve rural infrastructure and ensure living wages for all Georgians.
