Lorraine V. Thomas

Democrat | Georgia

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Candidate Profile

State Senate Dist., 24 Georgia General | November 3, 2026

Leans Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Bachelors of Nursing, 2003-2005

WORK & MILITARY

Army, E5, 1985-1995

Army, Combat medic, 1985-1991

Army, Licensed practical nurse, 1992-1995

Medical Collage of Georgia, RN, 2006-

AFFILIATIONS

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Nursing scholar, 2004-

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

State Senate District 24, 2026-

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (2)

Georgia WIN List

Georgia AFL-CIO

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Georgia win list

Georgia AFL-CIO

Democratic Women’s Club of Augusta-Columbia

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Local, County, District Democratic Organizations (2026)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Choose not to answer

I support ensuring comprehensive healthcare access for all residents, particularly rural and low-income communities, while maintaining full fiscal accountability for all public health grants.

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

A woman’s life should not be endangered due to laws that prohibit doctors performing medical procedures to save it.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Choose not to answer

We are all human. We respect the dignity & protection of all life. Not one verses the other.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Choose not to answer

Those doing these procedures must uphold humanitarian efforts

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Choose not to answer

Centuries-old postal laws should not bypass modern medical regulations or restrict access to essential medications used in miscarriage care and emergency treatment. I support clear, modern legal standards that prioritize patient health and safety.


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

This minimum wage in GA can not buy as much as a hamburger. If the current economy prices have doubled. Either raise the minimum wage to a livable rate or subsidize those affected. The minimum wage has not been revisited since 2009. Why ?

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

Free enterprise produces growth, while fair competition, worker protections, and strong infrastructure keep our economy strong and balanced

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

My top priorities are: 1. strengthening competitive bidding and contract oversight; 2. eliminating duplicative programs; increasing audits of high-dollar government spending. 3. modernizing government operations to reduce administrative costs; and requiring measurable results for taxpayer-funded programs.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

Separation of church and state means government should not establish or favor a religion or interfere with the right to practice one’s faith. We must respect all beliefs while protecting freedom of conscience. However, religious freedom does not permit anyone to harm, abuse, exploit, or endanger children or others. Everyone is accountable to the law, regardless of religious belief.

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Choose not to answer

People should not be forced to violate their sincerely held beliefs. While caution must be used when certain religious beliefs may fall into the category of discrimination. We must protect both religious freedom and equal treatment under the law.”


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

B. Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. All who need it. If you find yourself in need & are uninsured due to cost, it is a fearful and unacceptable place to be.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Disagree

What is the cost of a human life. Nothing is promised. It is also a violation of privacy. If you live you may get sick, you may not. We are hopefully not expendable & each viewed as valuable humans. It would be dehumanizing to ever allow such things. I have seen the results of these practices in other countries & the results are devastating & dehumanizing.


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Agree

We must take foreign security and economic challenges seriously while ensuring our state's economy stays competitive and our critical infrastructure remains secure against any threat.

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes. The U.S.-Israel relationship is important for our national security, regional stability, economic and technological cooperation, and our shared commitment to democratic values. At the same token our partnership should encourage peace, security, and respect for human life and international law.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

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I support treating every person with dignity and ensuring due process, while respecting the roles and responsibilities of state, local, and federal authorities under the law.


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Neutral

It depends on the hands it falls into. Not all hands are good hands. I support strong local and state control of education while maintaining an appropriate federal role in protecting students’ rights, supporting educational opportunity, and ensuring accountability.

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Neutral

We need strict rules to prevent foreign adversaries from influencing our education system, while ensuring our universities can still collaborate responsibly with trusted global partners.


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Agree

I support strong parental involvement and transparency in education, paired with expert medical care and child safety.

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Choose not to answer

Just as our laws set age standards for driving and other major life decisions, sensitive healthcare choices require maturity, sound mind, and family guidance. These decisions belong with parents, individuals, and trusted doctors.

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Choose not to answer

Marriage carries important legal protections, civil rights, and responsibilities. Government's role is to uphold equal protection under the law for all citizens, while respecting the freedom of religious institutions to practice their faith according to their beliefs.

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Neutral

It depends if gambling addiction has been identified in an area as already being problematic. Any decision on gambling expansion should stay with local communities and voters. If permitted, it must include strict regulation, transparent revenue allocation for public services, and robust addiction prevention programs.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My values are rooted in faith, family, and service. I believe in not only lifting up the downtrodden, but listening to and treating every person with dignity, honoring religious freedom, and leading with integrity and accountability to build unity, faith and a stronger community for all.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

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Elections should be both secure and accessible. I support common-sense voter identification requirements alongside accessible options for secure verification, ensuring that every legal vote is protected and no eligible citizen is denied their constitutional right to vote


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Choose not to answer

Reparation has not been given to date under race or any other reason. If this be the case I believe the role of state government is to build economic opportunity for everyone. We should focus state resources on investing in historically underserved communities through better public schools, affordable housing, infrastructure, and job creation that uplift all working families.

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Choose not to answer

Privacy, safety, strength, ability and fairness in sports and facilities are essential priorities. These complex policies are best addressed with common sense, clear safety standards, and respect for the privacy and dignity of everyone involved.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Agree

Responsible stewardship means investing in clean technological innovation, grid reliability, and local conservation. We should support balanced energy solutions that lower energy costs for working families while preserving our land and air.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Meeting growing electricity demand requires an “all included” approach. We need reliable base power—like natural gas and nuclear—working alongside solar, wind, and storage. Protecting grid reliability and keeping energy bills affordable for all.


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Moderate

My focus is on practical, commonsense leadership—protecting working families, supporting local public safety, keeping taxes manageable, and serving every resident in our district regardless of party.

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

N/A

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

N/A


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

The primary goal of the criminal justice system must be protecting the public while attempting to rehab individuals through mental health care, skills training, socioeconomic and life education. The justice system may help qualifying offenders to safely reintegrate society and leave them better than the system found them.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Strongly Agree

Protecting children online is a fundamental responsibility. We need strong law enforcement measures to stop digital exploitation, hold tech platforms accountable for harmful content, and empower parents with the tools needed to keep their families safe.

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Agree

I strictly support the U.S. Constitution as the sole legal authority governing our nation. Our legal system protects religious freedom for all faiths while ensuring that civil laws are governed exclusively by federal, state, and local constitutional standards.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Protecting public safety means strictly enforcing existing laws, strengthening background check databases to keep firearms away from violent felons and dangerous individuals, and increasing penalties for illegal gun crime without infringing on constitutional rights.

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