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March 31 is IMPORTANT!

Why is March 31 such an important deadline to receive campaign donations?  March 31 is Georgia’s next disclosure deadline – the next time candidates are required to disclose how much money they’ve raised and what they’ve spent it on.  I’m facing two opponents in the Democratic primary in May.  When endorsers and donors decide which of us […]

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Betsy Holland presents the Turner Voices Innovation Award

What an honor to be asked to present the Turner Voices Innovation Award at the annual Georgia Youth Leadership Awards.  This 21st Century Leaders event honors Georgia’s amazing “20 Under 20.”  Innovative youth programs like this are identifying the future leaders in our community.  Congratulations to all of the honorees!

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The Blue Wave is Coming!

The midterms are looking up for Democrats across the country.  With a Republican president with an historically low approval rating and a growing group of progressive showing more interest in upcoming elections than ever, November 6 could shape up to be quite a day.  Running toward the midterms is a marathon and not a sprint.  […]

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Register to vote!

The next opportunity to vote is the primary on May 22.  Planning to vote?  You must be registered by April 24.  Has it been a while since you made it to the polls?  Be sure to double-check your registration status to make sure you haven’t been purged from the rolls.   The best place to register, […]

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What Can We Learn from Conor Lamb and Pennsylvania 18?

The special election in Pennsylvania that occurred Tuesday can tell us a lot about what to expect in November.  In a district that went to Trump by 20 points and hasn’t even had a Democratic challenger in the past two elections, Conor Lamb has won a seat in Congress.  Even the reddest districts in the […]

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International Women's Day

  Happy International Women’s Day!  My colleagues and I all wore purple to honor women on this special day. “Women are leading the movement in this country. I think it's an important time and women have the power to make a huge change. Not only in their own lives and their own communities, but frankly […]

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Candidate Betsy Holland officially qualifies for House 54 run!

I am honored to announce that I just completed qualifying as a candidate for the Georgia State House of Representatives.  When you go to the polls on May 22 in District 54, you’ll see Betsy Holland on the Democratic primary ballot.  This has been an amazing experience meeting the people in my district and gaining […]

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