Candidate Name:
Nikki Merritt
Candidate’s Preferred Pronouns
she her
What office are you running for?
GA State Senate D9
With which party are you running for office?
Democratic Party
Election Date
Primary May 19th
Why are you running for office?
We need legislators who care about all Georgia families. I am running to ensure we live in a state that reflects our inclusive and diverse communities and protects the rights of our most vulnerable citizens.
What is the biggest issue facing your community and how do you propose helping?
Gerrymandering. Voters should choose legislators not the other way around. We need an independent commission in Georgia to draw non partisan, transparent, fair voting district lines. I will fight for redistricting reform policies, encouraging other legislators and community activist to join me in the process.
How do we fix the partisan divide in our country and start working together again?
We end partisan gerrymandering to build an incentive to compromise. We then find common issues relevant to both sides, like education, job growth, infrastructure, and healthcare, holding our elected accountable for actionable plans to solve these issues.
Who is your hero?
My Grandmother
What are your hobbies?
Dancing, gardening, and watching Sci-fi movies
What is the most recent book you read?
Why Nations Fail
Do you have any kids/pets/talking houseplants?
2 kids, 2 dogs, and a room of houseplants (non-talking)
How can our readers get involved in your campaign?
Our volunteer sign-up page or email the campaign at nikki@merritt4ga.com
What question do you wish we’d asked?
How do we fix racial injustice and inequities in this country. Where does the healing start.
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