Connie Stokes
Connie Stokes | |
|---|---|
Georgia Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office 1994–2004 | |
| Succeeded by | Steen Miles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1953 Atlanta, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Lithonia, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Art Institute of Atlanta J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University |
| Occupation | real estate |
Connie Stokes (born September 3, 1953) is an American politician from the state of Georgia. A member of the Democratic Party, she is a former DeKalb County Commissioner, and formerly served in the Georgia State Senate. Stokes ran for lieutenant governor in 2014.
Early life and career
Stokes was born into poverty and abandoned by her mother, who was an alcoholic.[1] Her great-grandmother raised her in Atlanta's Fourth Ward. She went into business in real estate.[1]
Political career
Stokes ran for the
Health and Human Services committee.[5]
In 2004,
2010, she challenged Hank Johnson for the House of Representatives, also representing Georgia's 4th congressional district,[7][10] but Johnson won the nomination.[11]
In 2013, Stokes declared her candidacy in the
2014 Georgia gubernatorial election.[3] After Jason Carter entered the race, Stokes decided to run for lieutenant governor instead.[12] She lost in the general election to incumbent Casey Cagle.[13]
Personal
Stokes received an
business management consultant.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "4TH DISTRICT RACE: Stokes has Barnes' backing: State senator lifted herself out of poverty". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. April 29, 2004. p. JA1. Retrieved October 9, 2013. (subscription required)
- ^ "DeKalb priorities: unity and economic leadership". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. July 8, 1994. p. A/14. Retrieved October 9, 2013. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c Kleehammer, Christina. "Democrat Connie Stokes to challenge Deal for Ga. Governor – WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports". Wtvm.com. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ^ "Ga. Democrat files paperwork for gubernatorial bid". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. September 19, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ "Laptop lethargy: Lawmakers split on desk computers: 2000 Georgia Legislature". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 21, 2000. p. B1. Retrieved October 9, 2013. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "4th District Race Draws Connie Stokes", Atlanta Daily World, April 28, 2004
- ^ a b Cardinale, Matthew (April 15, 2010). "APN Chat with Connie Stokes, Congressional Candidate, 4th District". Atlanta Progressive News. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ "Grant money diverted in DeKalb: Funds meant for inner-city youth went to church; county may have to reimburse state". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. October 18, 2004. p. D1. Retrieved October 9, 2013. (subscription required)
- ^ "DeKalb commissioner running against Hank Johnson". www.ajc.com. January 12, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ "Five challengers await Georgia congressman". The Augusta Chronicle. Associated Press. March 3, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ Blake, Aaron (July 20, 2010). "The Fix – Georgia Election Results: Former Gov. Roy Barnes wins Democratic primary; Handel, Deal in runoff". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ^ Cassidy, Christina A. (November 7, 2013). "Jimmy Carter's Grandson to Run for Ga. Governor". ABC News. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- ^ "Cagle earns 3rd term in state's No. 2 post". www.gainesvilletimes.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ a b "Johnson faces 6 in fight to keep 4th District seat". www.ajc.com. June 6, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
External links
- "Hon. Connie Stokes (GA SS 43)". Georgia Senate.
- Profile at Vote Smart