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5/7/2024 | Campaign

Kathie Gannon Endorses Rep. Becky Evans

I am so proud to announce that my friend and mentor, Kathie Gannon, has endorsed my campaign for Georgia State House District 90! Kathie Gannon’s leadership as a 16 year DeKalb County Super District commissioner is a model of integrity for me and I am honored to have her support.

5/6/2024 | Campaign

Teachers Stand with Becky Evans

With 16 years of proven commitment to DeKalb educators, Teachers are endorsing Becky Evans in her Democratic Primary in GA-90. I'm honored to announce the endorsements of Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) and the Organization for DeKalb Educators for our campaign!

5/3/2024 | Campaign

Rep. Becky Evans is awarded the 2024 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction

Yesterday marked the one-year tragic anniversary of the death by gun violence of Amy Wald St Pierre, a beloved wife, mother and friend to many in our community. She was one of the more than1600 deaths by gun violence in Georgia in the past year. Mom's Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures protecting people from gun violence.

5/2/2024 | Campaign

Georgia Democratic House Caucus Chair Billy Mitchell Endorses Rep. Becky Evans

Rep. Billy Mitchell says, "I proudly endorse State Representative Becky Evans in the Democratic Primary Election for GA-90. I need Becky by my side in the state legislature to continue to fight for our democratic values like reproductive freedom, addressing gun violence, improving our schools, increasing affordable housing, and so much more."

5/2/2024 | Campaign

The Sierra Club endorses Rep. Becky Evans

Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Rep. Becky Evans (Democrat running for GA-90 State House) in the May 2024 Primary Election.

5/1/2024 | Campaign

Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) endorses Rep. Becky Evans

Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) endorsed Rep. Becky Evans over her opponent quite simply because her record was stronger on environmental issues.

4/28/2024 | Campaign

Early voting is available April 29 until May 17

Early voting wasn't always an option. It is an advantage I hope our supporters will use because you never know what can happen on Election Day.

4/26/2024 | Campaign

Rep. Imani Barnes & Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, Endorse Rep. Becky Evans

Two Outstanding Young, African-American, Female State Legislators, Rep. Imani Barnes & Rep. Shelly Hutchinson, Endorse Rep. Becky Evans for the future of the Democratic House Caucus

4/25/2024 | Campaign

Senator Nan Orrock Endorses Rep. Becky Evans

Senator Nan Orrock endorses saying, "I am proud to endorse Becky Evans for State House. As a state rep for six years, she has been an invaluable partner fighting for working families, environmental justice, clean energy, public education, and equal rights."

4/24/2024 | Campaign

Georgia Conservation Voters endorses Rep. Becky Evans for her 100% Environmental Record

As an organization dedicated to environmental protection, community engagement, and democratic participation, Georgia Conservation Voter fights tirelessly to safeguard our air, water, and land through political action. I am deeply honored to receive their endorsement, especially because of our shared commitment to protecting the environment and addressing climate change.

4/19/2024 | Campaign

April 27 Community Clean Up

Rep Becky Evans, East Atlanta Community Association Parks and Greenspace Committee, Science for Georgia, and New Life Community Alliance are pleased to announce the next activity as part of their Environmental Justice in South DeKalb series.

4/19/2024 | Campaign

Georgia Equality Announces Endorsement of Rep. Becky Evans

The Board of Directors of Georgia Equality, the state’s largest political advocacy organization for LGBTQ Georgians and our allies, has announced its endorsement of Rep. Becky Evans for the Primary Election next month.

4/18/2024 | Campaign

Introducing Representative Becky Evans

I'm proud of my proven track record delivering for DeKalb families. I am the education, environmental, housing and gun safety champion in this race. I have delivered on almost $10,000 in pay raises for teachers, state employees, and $16,000 for state first responders and $80,000 per school to make our kid’s schools safer from gun violence. I have a 100% pro-choice voting record, 100% pro-LGBTQ voting record, 100% Pro expansion of healthcare record.

4/18/2024 | Campaign

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox endorses Rep. Becky Evans

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox endorses Rep. Becky Evans: "I proudly endorse Rep. Becky Evans. I can count on Becky and I want urge the voters of DeKalb County who supported me in my election to cast their vote for Rep. Becky Evans."

4/17/2024 | Campaign

Druid Hills Civic Association Candidate Forum

The Druid Hills Civic Association is hosting this Candidate Forum tonight, and I hope you can join us.

4/13/2024 | Campaign

Yogi is the AJC Political Insider Dog of the Day

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recognizes our dog, Yogi, as the AJC Political Insider Dog of the Day! Come see Yogi out with us on the campaign trail.

4/12/2024 | Campaign

Meet and Greets and Candidate Forum

Come out to meet State Representative Becky Evans, Candidate for House District 90, at one of our upcoming meet and greets. Three Meet and Greets in friend's homes across the community, and one Candidate Forum. I hope to see you at one of them!

4/11/2024 | Campaign

DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry Endorses Rep. Becky Evans

For such a young leader, Commissioner Terry has really made a difference in our state. He was the youngest Mayor ever elected in DeKalb County and made history by being the first Mayor in all of Georgia to decriminalize marijuana. Now, he is one of the youngest DeKalb Commissioners ever elected. It is a honor to have a true leader like Ted Terry stand with my candidacy.

3/29/2024 | Campaign

Asking for Your Support

I hate reaching out to ask people for money, but we have to prepare for the political chaos Republicans purposely threw our community into with an additional round of unnecessary and unwanted redistricting. It is time for all hands-on deck.

3/22/2024 | Campaign

Rep. Becky Evans endorsed by the Stonewall Democrats Club

The First Major Endorsement is out for the campaign and Rep. Becky Evans is honored to have earned the support of the Stonewall Democrats Club.

3/15/2024 | Campaign

Sad News: Voucher Bill Passes

It was a sad day yesterday in the Georgia House. Listen to Becky fighting to help hardworking low-income Georgia parents AND students with investments in afterschool programs, summer enrichment, and childcare, NOT vouchers for private schools!

3/8/2024 | Campaign

I'm officially on the May Primary Ballot

I'm excited to announce I am officially on the May ballot and you may have heard already but I have a challenger. I am honored to be on the ballot again and for the outpouring of support from our new district.

2/28/2024 | Campaign

Labor Lobby Day

Last week, union members joined me on Thursday to spend time convincing other State Representatives to vote against Senate Bill 362. I'm working with the unions to defeat this anti-worker legislation moving through the Georgia General Assembly.

2/23/2024 | Campaign

Our 4th re-election campaign is off and running

We held a friendly event with volunteers online and in-person. Our team was door knocking, literature dropping, calling and texting. Together reaching over 1,000 voters in the newly drawn GA HD 90. I’m so excited about this new district and this new challenge.

2/9/2024 | Campaign

We are the frontrunner and only candidate in HD 90 to file our campaign financial report with Ethics Commission

This past week the first campaign finance committee reports were due with the Georgia State Ethics Commission and we were the only campaign in HD 90 who filed. Transparency is important in government and political oversight and filing reports is an important duty in the eyes of the ethics commission and the voters. Let’s build on this momentum! We have worked hard to be leading in this race and we need to build out our first-class campaign with an unmatched grassroots effort. Sign up to volunteer to speak to voters and spread the word about keeping Rep Becky Evans in the State House, working for you!

12/21/2023 | Campaign

Jan 5 2024 Fundraising Brunch with Rep. Oliver

You are cordially invited to a fundraising brunch in support of Representative Becky Evans and Representative Mary Margaret Oliver. Please join Rep Evans and Rep Oliver on Friday, January 5 for conversations focusing on their work and priorities for the 2024 legislative session and May Primary Election in a lovely Druid Hills home.

12/20/2023 | Campaign

2024 Campaign Announcement

Thanks to all the encouragement and support from you, I have decided to run for State Representative again in 2024. I created this video so you can have a message directly from me to you. I hope you are as proud as I am of what we have done together over the last five years. Thank you for joining me all these years. I hope you enjoy! Share with your networks, friends and family to help spread the word.

7/26/2023 | Campaign

Becky's Birthday Fundraiser for 2023

The South DeKalb Improvement Association Education (SDIAE) is a non-profit organization supporting children and their families. The services are provided in the after school hours. The organization is designed to help meet the needs of the community. It has an academically focused approach which builds skills like reading, and language arts for academically struggling students. I am asking you to join David and me to support the organization with its back-to-school drive.

6/8/2023 | Campaign

Regulate Guns Not Women

You are cordially invited to a fundraising reception in support of Representative Becky Evans. Please join Becky next Thursday, June 15 in a lovely garden backyard setting for a conversation focusing on Regulate Guns Not Women/ Climate Action Now.

10/15/2022 | Campaign

Get out the vote the first week

Make a plan NOW to vote early in person - which starts tomorrow, October 17! Please join me in the Early Vote Challenge! We are trying to get as many voters as possible to the polls in the first week of early voting, starting October 17! What is your plan? David and I are going to the Emory location on Thursday, October 20.

10/5/2022 | Campaign

Get out the vote the first week

Please join me in the Early Vote Challenge! We are trying to get as many voters as possible to the polls in the first week of early voting, starting October 17! This will give us time to address any problems voters may have and cure ballots early, before election day. And it will help us know who we need to focus on to Get Out the Vote!

9/17/2022 | Campaign

Campaign with Team Becky

We had great turnout for the Canvass DeKalb Kick off Rally with the Abrams and Coordinated Campaign last Saturday, and canvassed that afternoon - knocking on doors of "high potential" (infrequent voters), listening and connecting with them - Thank You to all those that participated! WE canvassed 6 turfs on Saturday and 6 turfs on Sunday in HD 89! Great Job!

9/4/2022 | Campaign

Canvass DeKalb Kickoff & BBQ

I hope you are enjoying a lovely Labor Day weekend with family and friends. And as we celebrate Labor Day on Monday, please take a moment to read on what many states are accomplishing to build a fairer economy for working families, and imagine what we can do to improve the lives of Georgians if we connect with and turn out the voters in the next 10 weeks!

8/26/2022 | Campaign

Yard signs for Becky Evans 2022

We have a general election opponent this November, so I am asking for your help to get our name out in the community! Would you like a Becky Evans for State House yard sign? Whether you have one from an earlier election, or you would like one, please sign up.

October 15, 2022 | Campaign Updates

Get out the vote the first week

Make a plan NOW to vote early in person - which starts October 17! Early in-person voting is a quick and easy way to vote — it’s faster, has shorter waits, and you can vote at any polling place in DeKalb County! You can vote early in person Monday through Sunday! Make a plan to vote on a day and time that works best for you.

October 5, 2022 | Campaign Updates

Get out the vote the first week

Please join me in the Early Vote Challenge! We are trying to get as many voters as possible to the polls in the first week of early voting, starting October 17! This will give us time to address any problems voters may have and cure ballots early, before election day. And it will help us know who we need to focus on to Get Out the Vote!

September 17, 2022 | Campaign Updates

Campaign with Team Becky

Happy Weekend! Can you join Team Becky in next two weeks? 52 Days and Counting - No Regrets on November 9!

September 4, 2022 | Campaign Updates

Canvass DeKalb Kickoff & BBQ

I hope you are enjoying a lovely Labor Day weekend with family and friends. And as we celebrate Labor Day on Monday, please take a moment to read on what many states are accomplishing to build a fairer economy for working families, and imagine what we can do to improve the lives of Georgians if we connect with and turn out the voters in the next 10 weeks! Let's get to work!

August 26, 2022 | Campaign Updates

Yard signs for Becky Evans 2022

We have a general election opponent this November, so I am asking for your help to get our name out in the community! Would you like a Becky Evans for State House yard sign? Whether you have one from an earlier election, or you would like one, please sign up HERE.

August 8, 2022 | Campaign Updates

The Race We Run - A Week from Today!

Join us to next Sunday, August 14, 5-7, for a Backyard Concert and Joint Fundraiser to Build the Blue Majority?

June 29, 2022 | Campaign Updates

July 4 Parade Sign Up

This Monday, July 4th, I will be walking in two community parades, Druid Hills (11am) and Decatur (6pm). I love these parades as they reflect the camaraderie and joy of all people in our neighborhoods. This year I have an opponent in November for the General election who lives nearby. I would be honored if you would like to show support for our work in the community and at the state house by walking with me in one or both of the parades.

June 21, 2022 | Campaign Updates

Vote in Primary Runoff Today

In-person voting takes place today, June 21, 2022 on Primary Runoff Election Day. Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM. If you are in line by 7 PM, you can stay in line until you are able to vote. Under new Georgia law, you must vote in your assigned precinct on Election Day.

May 17, 2022 | Campaign Updates

Early Vote for May 24 Primary

Early voting has begun. Check here for locations . Thank you to Emory University for providing a site for the first time! Click here to view your sample ballot, and if you voted Absentee, to check the status of your ballot. We are so excited for Stacey Abrams and Raphael Warnock to be at the top of our Democratic Ballot for Governor and Senator! They will help drive turnout in November.

January 7, 2022 | Campaign Updates

January 22 Fundraising

Every year we each work hard and climb toward new goals. After redistricting, I'm happy to report I will be running for my 3rd election in the May 2022 Primary race. In Georgia, legislators are banned from fundraising for our campaigns while we are at the Capitol for legislative session from January 10th until late March or early April. This means we are working hard now to reach our goals for what we need to run a first-class campaign.

December 30, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Vote Election Day & Volunteer

Early Vote? Poll Watch! Volunteer? No Regrets on January 6th!

December 18, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Make an Early Vote Plan

Have you Voted Yet? Make a Plan and Help Get Out the Vote if You Can! Thank you!

December 9, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Senate Clean Energy Fundraiser

Biden Needs Warnock & Ossoff for Clean Energy Future!

November 12, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Daniel Blackman for PSC Fundraiser

The PSC regulates Georgia's public utilities such as Georgia Power, sets their rates, and determines how electric power will be generated. Daniel wants to strengthen utility assistance programs, bring high speed internet to Georgia's 159 counties, develop clean energy sources, and represent Georgia consumers and not the power company.

November 2, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Election Day Get Out the Vote Opportunities

The moment is here. The last four years of tears, work, and sweat were all for this moment. This election could truly go either way, but we have a real chance at flipping Georgia blue. So if you haven't voted yet, head to iwillvote.com/ga, and make your plan to drop off your absentee ballot or vote in person on Tuesday.

October 30, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Return Your Absentee Ballot

There are over 60,000 absentee ballots outstanding across DeKalb County, and 6,354 in HD 83! Please take them to a safe and secure drop box ASAP or anytime, 24 hours a day, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. They can be accepted up until Tuesday, Nov 3 by 7pm, but please don’t delay!

October 2, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Meet and Support Raphael Warnock

We do have to tell you that electing Rev. Warnock in the Special Election is essential. If he is able to get an outright majority, he will be sworn into the Senate perhaps in time to cast a vote for the next U.S. Supreme Court appointment. If he has to get to a runoff and wins, he will take his seat in January.

September 4, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Light the Way to Flip the House with 16 Candles

If we flip 16 seats, Democrats will control the State House and will have a real seat at the table for the 2021 redistricting session (where we will draw Georgia legislative and congressional districts for the next decade). We can flip 16 seats IF we all pitch in.

August 18, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Clean Energy for Biden

Biden's plans for Clean Energy - 100% Clean Energy by 2035 and a $2 Trillion Dollar Investment are the right goals and plans and will have a huge impact on our future and our state. I am part of a team of people leading Georgia's Clean Energy for Biden effort and I hope that you will join us.

July 25, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Becky B-Day Fundraiser

While I would love to throw her a big birthday party and have all of her friends and family around, that just isn’t possible these days. Instead, I want to ask you to join us in supporting an organization that does so much for our DeKalb community.

June 11, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Thanking our voters and volunteers

Thank you to the election volunteers are working long hours to protect our right to vote, as Poll watchers, answering the phone with Voter Protection of Democratic Party of Georgia and Coalition for Good Governance.

June 9, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Election Day is Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9th!

If you are voting by absentee ballot, you can return it at an absentee ballot drop-off location in DeKalb county by 7 p.m. tomorrow. (Do not mail your ballot - ballots must be received by 7pm.) Ballot drop boxes are a great option to help maintain social distancing, and there’s no need for postage.

June 5, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Volunteer Friday

Thank you so much for your support of our campaign! We're just four days away from our contested June 9th primary and we need your help. We've got four great ways for you to get involved.

May 29, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Have you voted yet? Election 10 Days away!

Your Vote is Your Voice! Make sure you voice is heard by making a plan to vote! June 9 General Primary Election is 10 Days Away! Return your Absentee Ballot ASAP OR Make a Plan to Vote Early in Person!

May 15, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Teachers for Becky

I am incredibly proud to announce that I have earned the endorsement of GAE, the Georgia Association of Educators, and their affiliate, the DeKalb Organization of Educators. GAE knows they can count on me to stand with them and fight for quality education reforms and support of public education.

April 20, 2020 | Campaign Updates

LIVE Virtual Town Hall, April 23

I am sobered by the impact of COVID19 on friends, family members, and the wider community. Many friends in the restaurant, entertainment, hair care, fitness industries have lost businesses or laid off workers. Some friends have received unemployment benefits or Small Business loans, and others have not. Healthcare workers that are not front-line workers have had their hours cut or are furloughed.

April 9, 2020 | Campaign Updates

New Primary Election Date: June 9

The Secretary of State announced this morning that the General Election Primary date has been postponed 3 weeks, from May 19 to June 9th. This election was postponed due to health risks, with early in person voting originally starting at the end of April. The new early in person voting start date will be May 18. You can read more about the decision here.

April 8, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Application for Absentee Ballot

The state of Georgia is encouraging Vote by Mail during the Coronavirus pandemic for the May 19 Primary. The Secretary of State mailed all active voters this Application for Absentee Ballot this past week. Please complete and mail your Application for an Absentee Ballot today, so that the Secretary of State will mail you a ballot in the next few weeks.

March 6, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Meet & Greet

Join us on March 8th for a Meet & Greet with Representative Becky Evans

February 20, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Campaign Kick-Off

Join us for a community celebration this Saturday at 2pm as we kick off the campaign to keep Representative Becky Evans in the Georgia State House. We'll be knocking on doors, making phone calls, and writing postcards, so there is something for everyone on Team Becky to do!

February 4, 2020 | Campaign Updates

Becky's Back with Postcards & Yard Signs

Thank you so much for helping to elect Representative Becky Evans to our State House in 2018! She has been doing an amazing job for us! There is a primary challenger on May 19th, 2020, and we want to keep Becky in office.

 
In The News
 

1/29/2024 | Press Release

Rep. Evans to Appear on GPB Lawmakers TV Show

On Wednesday, January 31 at 7 PM, Rep. Evans will make an appearance on the GPB Lawmakers television show. You can watch it live on HDTV channel 8.1 or online using the link below.

4/25/2023 | Press Release

DeKalb Ethics Board Appointment

On Friday, April 21, the Dekalb County Legislative Delegation Chairs, state Senator Kim Jackson (D – Stone Mountain) and state Representative Karla Drenner (D – Avondale Estates), joined with state Representative Becky Evans (D – Atlanta) to announce the application deadline for candidates who wish to be considered for appointment to the Dekalb Ethics Board.

3/10/2023 | Press Release

Ethics Appointment

State Representative Karla Drenner (D-Avondale Estates) and State Senator Kim Jackson (D-Stone Mountain), co-chairs of the DeKalb County Legislative Delegation, joined with DeKalb County Clerk Debra DeBerry and DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson to issue a call for nominations to the DeKalb Ethics Board in light of the recent resignations from the board.

January 14, 2021 | Press Release

DeKalb COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall

Join Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson as she hosts Vaccine Town Hall with Medical Panel

December 31, 2020 | Press Release

New Ethics Board Appointees

DeKalb Joint Appointment Committee Announces Ethics Board Appointees

March 16, 2020 | Press Release

Rep. Evans Votes to Ratify Public Health State of Emergency to Address COVID-19

ATLANTA – State Representative Becky Evans (D-Atlanta), along with members of the Georgia General Assembly, today convened for a special legislative session to ratify Governor Brian Kemp’s proclamation of a public health state of emergency in Georgia.