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Rhonda Taylor
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Candidate, Georgia House of Representatives District 92

Georgia House of Representatives District 92
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

1

Prior offices
Georgia House of Representatives District 91
Predecessor: Vernon Jones

Compensation

Base salary

$24,341.64/year

Per diem

$247/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2022

Next election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

D.M. Therrell High School

Bachelor's

Kaplan University, 2009

Graduate

American Intercontinental University, 2017

Personal
Birthplace
Lanett, Ala.
Religion
African Methodist Episcopal
Profession
Business owner
Contact

Rhonda Taylor (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 92. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2025.

Taylor (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 92. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rhonda Taylor was born in Lanett, Alabama. She earned a high school diploma from D.M. Therrell High School, an A.A. in paralegal studies from DeKalb Technical College in 2007, a B.S. in legal studies from Kaplan University in 2009, and an M.B.A. from American Intercontinental University in 2016. Her career experience includes owning Monarch Consulting and working as a strategist, a campaign manager, media director, and business owner.[1][2][3][4][2]

As of 2024, Taylor was affiliated with the following organizations:[2]

  • Rockdale Chapter of the NAACP
  • National Women's History Project
  • National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
  • American Society of Travel Agents

Committee assignments

2023-2024

Taylor was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Taylor was assigned to the following committees:


The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Rhonda Taylor is running in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 92 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Rhonda Taylor advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 92 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Rhonda Taylor Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
6,993

Total votes: 6,993
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2022

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Rhonda Taylor won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 92 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Rhonda Taylor (D)
 
100.0
 
20,755

Total votes: 20,755
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 92

Incumbent Rhonda Taylor defeated Demoine Kinney in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 92 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Rhonda Taylor
 
84.2
 
6,853
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Demoine Kinney
 
15.8
 
1,285

Total votes: 8,138
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2020

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 91

Rhonda Taylor won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 91 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Rhonda Taylor (D)
 
100.0
 
27,293

Total votes: 27,293
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 91

Rhonda Taylor defeated incumbent Vernon Jones (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 91 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Rhonda Taylor
 
57.9
 
9,760
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Vernon Jones (Unofficially withdrew)
 
42.1
 
7,093

Total votes: 16,853
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2016

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016. Incumbent Dee Dawkins-Haigler (D) did not seek re-election.

Vernon Jones defeated Carl Anuszczyk in the Georgia House of Representatives District 91 general election.[5][6]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 91 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Vernon Jones 72.26% 18,161
     Republican Carl Anuszczyk 27.74% 6,973
Total Votes 25,134
Source: Georgia Secretary of State


Vernon Jones and Rhonda Taylor defeated Charles Hill and David Neville in the Georgia House of Representatives District 91 Democratic primary.[7][8]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 91 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Vernon Jones 48.93% 2,712
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Rhonda Taylor 25.91% 1,436
     Democratic Charles Hill 18.22% 1,010
     Democratic David Neville 6.95% 385
Total Votes 5,543


Vernon Jones defeated Rhonda Taylor in the Georgia House of Representatives District 91 Democratic Primary Runoff.[9]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 91 Democratic Primary Runoff, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Vernon Jones 53.95% 2,056
     Democratic Rhonda Taylor 46.05% 1,755
Total Votes 3,811


Carl Anuszczyk ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 91 Republican primary.[7][8]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 91 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Carl Anuszczyk  (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Rhonda Taylor completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Taylor's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Having grown up in politics, volunteering and being active in my church serving the community has always been a natural part of who I am. My involvement spans more than 30 years, garnering the reputation as a community advocate.

My political experience includes that of media director, strategist and campaign manager on both the local and state levels. She worked with the Obama Campaign (OFA-GA) in 2007 & 2012 and was elected as a Delegate for the 2012 Democratic National Convention representing the state of Georgia.

Graced with a B.A. in Pre Law; an MBA with a concentration in Marketing and Political Strategy; and was recently bestowed with an honorary doctorate degree. I am the owner of Monarch Consulting, LLC, a company that provides legal support services for local boutique law firms.

  • I champion policies that ensure the well being and support that benefits for seniors and children.
  • I advocate for affordable and safe housing.
  • I support livable wages.

Women's Rights, juvenile justice, equal education, voting rights, fair wages, housing equality

Thurgood Marshall. He was truly a leader who fought for what is right.

Honesty and transparency is essential to the role of elected officials. Being accessible to the people is also a must. Remembering to represent all of the citizens in a non-partisan manner ensures the community is well represented.

I am a listener. I am analytical and articulate well. Most who know me would also say that I am a true fighter for the people. That experience comes from years of community work.

Listening to the constituents is paramount, even if as an elected official, you are unable to provide resolutions. It is also important to stay engaged with the citizens and actively bring resources back to your district.

One that I would like to leave is that I never quit fighting for the people, especially seniors and children.

I lobbied against legislation to deregulate the cosmetology industry while just a volunteer who overheard that the bill was up for a hearing. I organized the industry in the greater Atlanta area and we gave testimonies in vast numbers at the hearings and we were able to stop the bill. It was an incredible feeling.

When and Where I Enter. Because it describes my history. I am a history buff and I love women's history.

I use the book as a reference for speaking engagements.

Complaining or fussing in a nice manner. I shoot from the hip and sometimes it comes off abrasive.

The governor is a separate branch and should not intermingle with the legislature.

The voter suppression laws and the continuation of misinformation. Also, providing equal educational opportunities and higher wages.

Yes, if they wish to jump right in with both feet- understanding the process and being able to initiate legislation the first term, but at least volunteerism at some level will indeed be helpful.

Absolutely! It is necessary to build relationships in the legislature if one is to get anything productive achieved.

Representative Georganna Sinkfield. She was the longest serving legislator in the Georgia Assembly and she was my mentor for years.

I send out birthday postcards to my constituents and of course, I don't know the majority of them. Well at one of my Constituents Speak Series, an elderly lady came up to me, grabbed my hands and thanked me for her card. She shared it was the only birthday card she received. I had to fight back the tears as my heart begin to beat faster. I leaned over and hugged her. It made my day.

A horse walks into a diner. The host says, “Hey!” The horse says, “You read my mind!”

Perhaps. What comes to mind was the state shut down during COVID. I do believe the Governor should have come to the legislature for approval to reopen the state instead of making that decision on his own.

My first bill introduced was a special tag for autistic drivers and although it made it through committee, it did not make it to the floor. The next year, the majority Party took the legislation.

NewPower PAC, Fair Fight, GA Equality, Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council, GA WinList, HerTerm, and others

Juvenile Justice, Ethics, Urban Affairs, Public Health

Both are essential and should be published in layman's terms for all citizens to reference. As for accountability specifically, it is the responsibility of the electors to organize, track and hold the government accountable for its actions financially and in regards to policies.

Indeed. And we do have that process in Georgia.

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2022

Rhonda Taylor did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Rhonda Taylor did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary


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Rhonda Taylor campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Georgia House of Representatives District 92On the Ballot general$7,235 $11,372
2022Georgia House of Representatives District 92Won general$26,564 $0
2020Georgia House of Representatives District 91Won general$34,263 N/A**
Grand total$68,062 $11,372
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

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Political offices
Preceded by
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Georgia House of Representatives District 92
2023-Present
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
Vernon Jones (R)
Georgia House of Representatives District 91
2021-2023
Succeeded by
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