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Debra Shigley

Candidate for State Rep,
Georgia House District 47

Democrat

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Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates endorsed this candidate for the 2024 General Election.

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“I’m running for office to restore reproductive rights, keep our kids safe, and lower costs for raising a family. Your voice and vote will make this happen!”

Oct 17, 2024

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“More than 400 people attended to stand up for our rights and make clear that families, not the government, should be the ones making decisions about how and when to grow their families.”

Oct 10, 2024

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“As expected” is 100% correct. Georgia Republicans are intent on stripping our rights and controlling every aspect of reproduction. We must elect pro-choice leaders this fall to restore and defend our reproductive rights. Early voting starts Oct 15th.

Oct 7, 2024

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“I am grateful for Judge McBurney’s Superior Court ruling overturning Georgia’s abortion ban. It shows the importance of continuing to fight to defend our reproductive rights.”

Oct 1, 2024

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“I applaud this ruling and it is a win, for today. We also know that extremist Republicans including my opponent Jan Jones have made their intent clear. Republicans will come up with another plan to strip women of our reproductive rights. We must elect pro-choice leaders. #gapol”

Sep 30, 2024

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“Thank you to @theatlantavoice for publishing my op-ed this morning! With our extreme abortion ban in Georgia, No Right, and Nobody, is safe.”

Sep 29, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates endorsed this candidate for the 2024 General Election.

Sep 20, 2024

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“Thank you @PattyMurray for raising awareness about Georgia’s draconian abortion ban and the grave, real-life consequences. Amber and Candi’s tragic deaths could have been prevented. In the Georgia State House I will fight to win back our reproductive rights.”

Sep 19, 2024

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“Thank you @KamalaHarris for calling attention to the real impact of the Georgia abortion ban. Women are dying. If you cannot get healthcare, you are not free. In Georgia, Republican lawmakers put this ban in place and took away our freedom. I will fight to win back our rights.”

Sep 17, 2024

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“Women in Georgia are dying due to abortion bans. Republicans put these bans into place. The results are predictable, cruel, and unconscionable. Women deserve the freedom of safe reproductive healthcare.”

Sep 16, 2024

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“This tragedy is the direct result of abortion bans put in place by Republican lawmakers. My opponent Jan Jones voted for that extreme abortion ban. I will fight to win back our reproductive rights!”

Sep 16, 2024

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“Georgians deserve reproductive rights”

Sep 15, 2024

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“Women are being tortured as the direct result of barbaric abortion laws, put in place by Republicans. This is horrific.”

Sep 15, 2024

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“Restoring reproductive freedom ✅”

Sep 7, 2024

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“Callie Beale Harper’s story is heartbreaking. She is a mother who was unable to get healthcare in Georgia due to our extreme abortion ban. Everyone should watch this and share. #gapol”

Aug 28, 2024

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“Horrific. This is only the beginning, thanks to Republicans who took away your reproductive freedom.”

Aug 12, 2024

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This candidate is endorsed by Vote Pro Choice in the 2024 General Election.

Jul 15, 2024

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This candidate is endorsed by Emily's List in the 2024 General Election.

Jul 15, 2024

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This candidate is endorsed by Georgia WIN List for the 2024 General Election.

Jul 15, 2024

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“Like many women in Georgia, the day Roe v. Wade was overturned, I was shaken to my core. Protecting reproductive freedom is not just about a woman’s ability to make her own health care decisions. It is about privacy, dignity, and freedom. As a law student, I learned about the steady progression of individual rights secured in America. What alarms me—and what motivated me to run for office—is the rollback of rights and liberties. As your next State Representative, I will work to restore a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions with her family and her doctor, not politicians.”

Jul 8, 2024

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“I also serve on various committees with Planned Parenthood Southeast.”

Jul 8, 2024

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As you may know, Roe v. Wade was a Supreme Court case in 1973 establishing that Americans have the constitutional right to privacy, that includes a right to abortion. Two years ago yesterday, the conservative majority of the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson to overturn Roe v. Wade. In many states, harsh abortion bans immediately went into effect. Now, over half of America’s states have abortion laws that Guttmacher Institute characterizes as “restrictive.”…

Jun 25, 2024

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“Yesterday we had an amazing turnout in District 47 for our Dobbs Day of Action! (Swipe left!) We gathered in solidarity to write postcards and canvass taking action to flip our district and restore reproductive freedom in Georgia. …”

Jun 25, 2024

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“Todays ruling protects mifepristone access for now, but underscores the need to elect pro-choice candidates who are committed to restoring and defending reproductive rights. #scotus #mifepristone”

Jun 13, 2024

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“I am running with a clear vision: to make raising a family more affordable and safe. Were advocating for common-sense gun legislation and fighting for our reproductive freedom to choose, ensuring our community thrives in an environment where everyone feels secure.”

Jun 3, 2024

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“Im honored to be endorsed by @VoteMamaPAC! As a mom of five I will always fight for reproductive rights, quality public education, affordable childcare and more. Thank you, Vote Mama, for fighting for our values and for your support!”

Mar 20, 2024

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“It’s been a big week! I qualified for the State House District 47 race and am officially on the ballot! Also I was endorsed by Georgia WIN List. On Thursday the early endorsed candidates shared remarks on the steps of the Capitol. Thank you, GA Win List, for fighting for our values as pro-choice Democratic women, and for your support!”

Mar 9, 2024

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“Im honored to announce Ive been endorsed by @GAWINList. Thank you GA Win List for fighting for our values as pro-choice, Democratic women, and for your support! Here are a few pics from the event yesterday announcing the early-endorsed candidates!”

Mar 8, 2024

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“What concerns me is the rolling back of our rights, our fundamental freedoms of privacy, bodily autonomy, and dignity. I will fight to restore reproductive rights, and defend our rights to IVF and birth control. #ivf #fertility”

Feb 23, 2024

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“Jan 22 was the anniversary of Roe v Wade. It's hard to believe that our daughters have fewer reproductive rights then we had. That's why I'm in this fight, and why your support makes the difference”

Jan 24, 2024

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“Have to say it feels good waking up to see Dems sweep in OH, KY, and VA. Abortion rights were on the ballot, and it sure looks like American women and men are saying YES to reproductive freedom! Lets do Georgia next!”

Nov 8, 2023

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“In Georgia that’s about standing up to the career politicians who revoked a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions. My law background gives me the experience and the willpower to do that.”

Oct 17, 2023

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