Karen Gordon

Karen Gordon earned a high school diploma from Butler High School and a bachelor's degree from Augusta State University in 2009. Gordon's career experience includes working as a communications consultant.[1]

Special election

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Karen Gordon is a community development consultant, entrepreneur, and civic leader based in Augusta, Georgia. She is running for Georgia House District 130 to bring steady, prepared, community-rooted leadership to the State Capitol.

For years, Karen has worked at the intersection of community, economic development, agriculture, and the arts — building partnerships, launching local initiatives, and helping residents and organizations turn ideas into action. Her work has focused on strengthening neighborhoods, supporting small businesses, expanding local food access, and creating collaborative solutions across sectors.

Karen is known for bringing people together — residents, nonprofits, farmers, artists, and public agencies — to solve practical problems and deliver measurable results. She believes leadership should be visible, accountable, and grounded in lived community experience.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Grow the local economy: I’m focused on supporting small businesses and strengthening the industries that create stable, good‑paying jobs here at home.Reduce the cost of living: I will prioritize practical steps that lower everyday costs for families, including housing, healthcare, and essential services.Expand opportunity through education and workforce pathways: I work to connect schools, training, and employers so people are prepared for real jobs in today’s economy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public policy areas I’m most passionate about center on practical systems that improve everyday life, especially where community, workforce, and access intersect:

Local economic and small business development: policies that help small businesses grow and keep jobs and dollars in the community.

Education and workforce pathways: connecting schools, skills training, and employers so people are prepared for real opportunities.

Cost‑of‑living and access issues: housing, healthcare, healthy food, and essential services that determine whether families can stay stable and move forward.

In short: policies that turn opportunity into something people can actually reach and use.

Regular election

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Karen Gordon is a community development consultant, entrepreneur, and civic leader based in Augusta, Georgia. She is running for Georgia House District 130 to bring steady, prepared, community-rooted leadership to the State Capitol.

For years, Karen has worked at the intersection of community, economic development, agriculture, and the arts — building partnerships, launching local initiatives, and helping residents and organizations turn ideas into action. Her work has focused on strengthening neighborhoods, supporting small businesses, expanding local food access, and creating collaborative solutions across sectors.

Karen is known for bringing people together — residents, nonprofits, farmers, artists, and public agencies — to solve practical problems and deliver measurable results. She believes leadership should be visible, accountable, and grounded in lived community experience.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Grow the local economy: I’m focused on supporting small businesses and strengthening the industries that create stable, good‑paying jobs here at home.Reduce the cost of living: I will prioritize practical steps that lower everyday costs for families, including housing, healthcare, and essential services.Expand opportunity through education and workforce pathways: I work to connect schools, training, and employers so people are prepared for real jobs in today’s economy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public policy areas I’m most passionate about center on practical systems that improve everyday life, especially where community, workforce, and access intersect:

Local economic and small business development: policies that help small businesses grow and keep jobs and dollars in the community.

Education and workforce pathways: connecting schools, skills training, and employers so people are prepared for real opportunities.

Cost‑of‑living and access issues: housing, healthcare, healthy food, and essential services that determine whether families can stay stable and move forward.

In short: policies that turn opportunity into something people can actually reach and use.