Sylvia Bennett

Key Facts

Party Democrat
Status Challenger

Background

Sylvia Bennett earned a bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Francis Marion University and a master’s degree in Theological Studies from Liberty University [2].

Bennett served twenty years in the US army. Afterwards, she obtained extensive experience as a social worker, ordained minister, and author, having published several books [1]. Bennett is currently a US army chaplain and member of the NAACP [3].

Key Issues

Reproductive Rights

Bennett is pro-choice [5].

Healthcare

Bennett advocates for expanding Medicaid [1].

Mental Health

Bennett supports more investment into mental healthcare resources [1].

Veterans

Bennett promotes increased mental health/medical support, housing, and counseling services for veterans [1].

Gun Policy

Bennett supports gun control legislation [3].

Endorsements

Committee for a New Georgia [4]

Sources

1 Ballotpedia
2 LinkedIn
3 Facebook
4 Committee for a New Georgia 
5 Official Campaign Website