Becky Evans
Becky Evans | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Mosby |
| Constituency | 83rd District (2019–2023) 89th District (2023–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1961 Dallas, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | David Evans |
| Children | 3 children |
| Residence(s) | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Emory University |
| Website | www |
Rebecca N. Farmer Evans (born July 26, 1961) is a Georgia state representative from Atlanta, Georgia. A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated Democratic Party incumbent Howard Mosby, in November 2018.[1] She now represents the 89th district, following changes to district numbers after redistricting.
Early life and career
[edit]Evans was born in Dallas, Texas. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Emory University. Evans lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband David.[2]
Political career
[edit]Evans was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2018.
In the 2024 election, Evans lost the re-nomination for the new District 90 to fellow incumbent Saira Draper in a redistricting battle.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Niesse, Mark. "Georgia Election 2018: Voters kick out 8 incumbents from Legislature". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved Jan 12, 2021.
- ^ "Candidate Q&A - Becky Evans, candidate for GA House District 83". May 16, 2018. Retrieved Jan 12, 2021.
- ^ Amy, Jeff (May 23, 2024). "2 Georgia state House incumbents lose to challengers in primaries". Associated Press. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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Categories:
- Living people
- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Democratic Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Politicians from Atlanta
- Emory University alumni
- Politicians from Dallas
- 1961 births
- 21st-century Georgia (U.S. state) politicians