ATLANTA – State Representative Erica Thomas (D-Austell) today announced that she will not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives. She will continue to serve the remainder of her current term in office, which will expire when the Georgia General Assembly convenes for the 2023 legislative session. Rep. Thomas also issued the following statement:
“Today, I announce that I will not seek re-election for House District 39. This has been a long and thoughtful process. It has been my honor to serve and lead the great people of my district for the past eight years.
“I am excited to announce that I have the opportunity to embark on a career in television production that will promote positive stories of Black women all over the country. I will also spend the rest of this year completing my term as the voice for my district, which I love.
“I especially want to thank my family for their understanding, their sacrifices and dedication to me as I served. O.J., Dakota and Addy, I love you. I also want to thank everyone who has stood beside me, and I will continue to fight for House District 39 for the duration of my term.
“Again, it has been an honor to serve our community in this capacity, and I thank everyone who has stood beside me since I first took office.”
Representative Erica Thomas represents the citizens of District 39, which includes portions of Cobb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2014 and currently serves as House Minority Caucus Vice Chairman. She also serves on the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Juvenile Justice, Retirement and Science and Technology committees.
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