Lexy Doherty

Lexy Doherty earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina in 2018. Her career experience includes working as an educational consultant.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am from a small town where I was raised by a conservative father and liberal mother who showed me that although we may disagree on solutions, we are guided by similar values. I’m a nature lover who rides and cares for horses and sees the integrity of working people who are trying to provide for their families.

I have strong convictions about good governance, civil rights, environmental protection, and ensuring access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for everyone. I believe there is far more that unites us than separates us. When I hear the real concerns of citizens they are not ideological - they are practical issues that can be solved through good faith cooperation.

My studies in geology built upon one of my core values that we have a responsibility to preserve a diverse world for our children and grandchildren to cherish long after we are gone. As an educational consultant, I’ve witnessed the power of education to transform lives. As a poll worker, I ensure that every eligible voter has access to their right to vote. On the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission, I advocate for the protection of public lands and the conservation of natural resources.

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?

The John Lewis Voting Rights Act is a high priority along with good governance policies like campaign finance reform and ethics rules preventing insider trading among elected officials. Our democratic republic thrives on full participation and equal justice.

Improving access to healthcare is important to me, especially for mental health, women’s health, and bodily autonomy. Many rural counties don’t have access to basic health services and residents have to drive several hours to a hospital. Rural economic development and innovation through small business accelerators, and adult education for careers in the emerging renewable energy industry for a sustainable future. Raising the minimum wage and expanding the USDA first-time homeowner’s program.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about Voting Rights policy, Economic Development and Education policy and Climate policy. These areas are fundamental to ensuring all American's have civil rights, fair wages, and a high standard of living, and that we're protecting the world for future generations.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I believe it is important to read books that challenge our worldview. Harvard Business School professor, Rebecca Henderson, wrote “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire,” which I recommend as a conversation starter. While I don’t agree with all of her proposals, I do agree that we should never limit our imagination of what change is possible. In government and business, there is a tendency to let ideology or commitment to one model for success determine our response in every situation. Instead, we should approach every situation as a unique opportunity and accept that good ideas can come from our constituents, our allies, and even our opposition. In other words, each situation demands that we bring our core values but also an open mind.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected officials must at all times be ethical and authentic. This means being transparent about who is funding their campaigns, calling out misinformation and disinformation even when it benefits them politically, and being committed to their oath of office. Leaders must act in the best interests of the entire community regardless of ideological differences, which requires fostering empathy, active listening, and dialogue. As a member of Congress, I will bring the core values of my district to every decision even if it means breaking with my party.

First and foremost, elected officials must strive to make sure our political, legal, and economic system works for everyone. I aim to establish a fresh and forward-thinking approach to governance. I embody the rural progressive values necessary for effective leadership in the 21st century, striving for a future that reflects the aspirations of our diverse and dynamic constituency.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a pragmatic problem-solver willing to work with anyone to promote the interests of our community. I have an inclusive vision of economic growth and development across rural and urban areas. I believe in the promise of the US Constitution to guide our democratic republic through difficult times and protect our hard-earned civil rights and liberties. Our government functions best when every citizen’s voice is heard at the ballot box. Progress depends on good faith efforts by a diverse representation of all people. Americans share common goals of prosperity, fairness, and freedom. Although we may disagree on how to achieve these aspirations, we must agree to cooperate and put the people first.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Congressional representatives must see themselves as public servants who are available to their entire constituency. Additionally, they must seek to learn and understand a wide range of issues from multiple perspectives, prioritizing important issues that affect the community.

Being adaptive and responsive to changing conditions are critical skills in these complex times. Representatives must have an unwavering commitment to fairness, due process, and ensuring that government functions for everyone regardless of their background. The US Congress is the world’s greatest deliberative body, making collaboration a core competency as lawmakers to produce laws that impact everyone.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Some of my earliest memories are of running the cash register in my mother’s small retail business. As a kid, I earned $5/hr to help around the store so I could buy my own Christmas presents for family and friends. As a teenager, I traveled around the country to trade shows with her as a buying consultant and recommended the two most successful lines her store ever carried. I worked in her store through high school and college until the store ultimately closed after the 2008 economic crash and the major shift to online shopping.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I look up to John Lewis and would love to follow his example by building bridges and fostering collaboration in diversified communities that will work towards a better future for everyone and reach a common goal of unity, justice, and opportunity. John Lewis spoke about the “Beloved Community” that would embody these ideas, and I will strive each day to build that community.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Absolutely. Compromise is a requirement of a functional Democracy.

What committees interest you?

Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Ethics, Foreign Affairs, Natural Resources, Oversight and Accountability, Science, Space, & Technology, Small Business, Transportation & Infrastructure.

Campaign website

Doherty’s campaign website stated the following:

Rural Economic Development

Fighting For Equitable and Sustainable Prosperity For All

Lexy believes in pursuing policies that really help uplift rural areas: prioritizing education, job training, small business development, fair wages, and attracting private and public investment in innovative energy solutions.

Lexy will work with every level of the federal, state, and local governments of District 10 to ensure that the people who live here - not just the corporations who profit here- benefit from significant national investment.

Health Care

The System Our Tax Dollars Paid For Should Work For All of Us

Lexy watched her mom lose her healthcare along with her small business following the 2008 stock market crash, and she understands what quality healthcare can mean for all Georgians, especially our aging population. Congress can push Georgia to expanding Medicaid, if we have elected officials who will work for it.

Body Autonomy & Privacy

Abortion is a Question of Freedom

A person’s medical history and the decisions they make about their own healthcare should be entirely their own business. If elected, Lexy will fight to codify the right to privacy that had been upheld for so long under Roe v. Wade.

Anti-abortion zealots like Mike Collins have made Georgia’s 10th District a more dangerous place for all women. There are 8 counties in District 10 that do not have a single OB/GYN practicing medicine, and District 10 residents have to drive on average 25 miles to access a birthing hospital. Georgia’s maternal mortality rates are some of the worst in the country, especially for Black women, and we know that anti-abortion policies are directly related to the unavailability of maternal healthcare.

Good Governance

Bring Back Trust and Fair Representation

Lexy became a poll worker because of her commitment to protecting our democracy. The most sacred opportunity we have in this country is the right to vote, and have your vote count the same as anyone else’s. We know these rights are constantly under attack. Lexy will join the fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.

At the same time, she believes Congress must also take action to increase transparency and will work with anyone to pass campaign finance reform and ban Congressional insider trading.

Protect Natural Resources

We Can't Afford To Ignore Climate Change

Oil and gas companies have spent decades lining their pockets while the rest of us pay for the growing destruction climate change is causing. Lexy knows that alternative energy solutions aren’t just good for the environment - they are good for business, especially in the rural South. [2]

—Lexy Doherty’s campaign website (2024)[3]