Stephanie Burgess

Stephanie Burgess earned a bachelor's degree from Savannah State University and a law degree from the Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Stephanie Burgess is a dedicated attorney and community advocate running to represent Georgia House District 164 with integrity, courage, and common sense leadership. A native of Savannah with deep roots in our community, Stephanie has spent her career fighting for fairness, opportunity, and justice for all Georgians. Now she is ready to take that same determination to the State Capitol.

Stephanie believes our communities deserve leaders who will protect families, expand access to quality education and healthcare, strengthen public safety with fairness and accountability, and grow our local economy so every resident can thrive. She will work tirelessly to ensure that District 164 has a voice that is bold, principled, and focused on real solutions.

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?

Our communities thrive when people feel safe, and safe neighborhoods are built on a foundation of mutual trust, fairness, and accountability. Stephanie Burgess will bring her extensive experience as a dedicated attorney to the State Capitol to ensure Georgia’s justice system protects everyone equally. She will stand firm in safeguarding the constitutional rights of every resident in District 164, ensuring fairness is never compromised.Hardworking Georgia families should not have to choose between putting food on the table, paying utilities, or buying life-saving medication. Stephanie Burgess understands the financial pressures facing our community and is committed to enacting common-sense economic policies that keep more money in your pocket. She will champion targeted policies designed to lower the cost of everyday necessities, including groceries, utilities, and essential public services. She will fight for meaningful tax relief and state-level cost-saving initiatives that directly ease the burden on household budgets.Access to a safe, stable, and affordable place to live is the cornerstone of a strong family and a thriving local economy. Skyrocketing housing prices are locking out young professionals, families, and seniors, and Stephanie Burgess is ready to address this crisis head-on with real solutions. She will advocate for state incentives to expand the development of safe, energy-efficient, and high-quality affordable housing units for individuals and families across Georgia.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Strengthening Public Safety with Fair Justice, Combating Rising Living Costs and Expanding Access to Affordable Housing.