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State House, District 116District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates

El-Mahdi Holly
El-Mahdi Holly
(Democratic)
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Samie Conyers
Samie Conyers
(Republican)
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El-Mahdi Holly

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Voting record
  • SB 220 (2026) Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (renames low-THC oil as medical cannabis): Yea · 3/23/2026 · Agree to Senate amendment to House substitute, 144–21 · House Vote #743
  • SB 36 (2025) Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Nay · 4/2/2025 · Passage, 96–70 · House Vote #401
  • SB 1 (2025) Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act: Nay · 3/31/2025 · Passage, 100–64 · House Vote #350
  • HB 428 (2025) Health: codify right to in vitro fertilization: Not Voting · 3/28/2025 · Agree to Senate substitute, 160–0 · House Vote #333
  • SB 68 (2025) Civil practice: revision of provisions on civil practice, evidence, damages and liability in tort actions: Nay · 3/20/2025 · Passage, 91–82 · House Vote #290
  • HB 111 (2025) Income tax: reduce rate of tax: Nay · 3/6/2025 · Passage, 110–60 · House Vote #196
  • SB 140 (2023) Prohibits certain surgical procedures for treating gender dysphoria in minors in hospitals and licensed facilities: Nay · 3/16/2023 · Passage, 96–75 · House Vote #243
  • HB 481 (2019) Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act: Nay · 3/29/2019 · Agree to Senate substitute, 92–78 · House Vote #343

Official roll calls, Georgia General Assembly (open the vote number on the bill page). Final floor vote on each bill in the chamber the member sat in at the time (passage, or agreeing to the other chamber's changes); titles are the official captions. Bills voted on before the member took office are not listed. Which bills and why · Checked 10/18/2026.

Samie Conyers

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  • Priorities for District 116
    Samie Conyers is committed to strengthening families, supporting safe communities, honoring veterans, and expanding economic opportunity throughout District 116. His leadership is rooted in faith, service, and accountability to the people.
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  • Economic Opportunity
    Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. Samie supports policies that protect parental involvement, strengthen faith-based partnerships, and ensure children have access to safe and supportive environments to grow and succeed.
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  • Campaign statement
    With 22 years of military service as a Sergeant First Class, Samie understands the importance of safety and service. He supports first responders, advocates for veterans and their families, and believes every neighborhood deserves to feel secure.
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    Samie supports job creation, workforce development, and small business growth across DeKalb County. He believes opportunity should be accessible to every family and every community in District 116.
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