Dennis Myers (Georgia)

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Dennis Myers

Democratic Party

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2006 - 2009

Personal

Birthplace

Georgia

Religion

Secular

Profession

Mechanic

Contact

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Dennis Myers (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 12th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Myers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Dennis Myers was born in Augusta, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army from 2006 to 2009. His career experience includes working as a mechanic. He has been affiliated with Team Rubicon and the Red Cross.

Elections

2024

See also: Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2024

Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)

Georgia's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen defeated Liz Johnson in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen (R)	60.3	205,849
		Liz Johnson (D)	39.7	135,417

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 341,266
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Liz Johnson defeated Daniel Jackson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Liz Johnson	59.0	23,358
		Daniel Jackson	41.0	16,238

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,596
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dennis Myers (D)
• Rashaad Jones (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12

Incumbent Rick Allen advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 12 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rick Allen	100.0	49,806

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Dennis Myers completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Myers' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Hello, My name is Dennis Myers. I was born in Augusta, GA. I have been married to the love of my life for eighteen years. I have three wonderful kids. I am a veteran, blue collar worker and want to make the world a better place for children to grow up in.

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?

• Womans rights and abortion care
• I want to help the homeless population. I want to find ways to help people get their lives back. Homelessness has been on the rise due to inflation.
• Small business and community. We need to bring the community back to small business in our district.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Im heartbroken when I turn on the TV. So many lives lost, childrens lives lost. We need to stop putting money above lives.

I want to ensure my daughter's grow up in a world where they feel like they are equal. A world where they can grow up and not have to be afraid everywhere they go.

Food cost are on the rise. There are so many things we can do. I would like to help start community gardens in areas to help offset cost. We have to do something before no'one can afford to eat.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I will never idolize someone. I look up to people who do the right thing no matter the cost. That's the example I follow and how I want to lead.

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

Take down the house on Netflix.

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

Honesty and the ability to not be bought by anyone. I want to work for the people not the paycheck.

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

I'm honest, loyal and will fight for what Georgians need. I cannot be bought, I will stand up for GA no matter what. I am not a politician, I am a blue collar worker who is tired of sitting on the sidelines and watching the world fall down. I will listen to the citizens, take action and make the district a better place to live.

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

To represent what the people of their district need.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want to bring by community living. I want small business to thrive and bring in customers. I want my kids to grow up in a world that they can walk down the street or go to school safely.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Desert storm broke out in 1991 and I was 7 years old. It was a big reason I wanted to join the military

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

I started a working for Yancy Bros on the parts counter for a year before joining the Army.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Martian. I have always loved space and a story of triumph.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Green Arrow. Saving the city from corruption.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

We didn't start the fire by fallout boy

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

The economy. It's hard someday when you have to decide power or food. I know what it's like to struggle, to overdraft that account to make sure your kids eat.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Diversity from across the states. It is suppose to give proper representation of the districts. It doesn't always but the intent is there.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I believe that a career in politics can sometime cloud judgment. If you want to have proper representation then who better than the average citizen who has to struggle daily. Career politicians do not face the same issues that the common person does.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Politics. This country has been ripped apart by the left and right. We need to being everyone together or we will never progress as a country. Right now the country is a open jacket. We need to find a way to bring the left and right side together in unity. If we can't do that then we can't grow and prosper.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe term limits are great. It keeps people having to improve and live up to what they said they would deliver or they are replaced.

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

No. I am not a politician

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

Sometimes. There are topics that can be compromised and some that there can be no compromise.

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Dennis Myers campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Georgia District 12	Withdrew primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Georgia's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jon Ossoff (D)

Raphael Warnock (D)

Representatives

District 1

Earl Carter (R)

District 2

Sanford Bishop (D)

District 3

Brian Jack (R)

District 4

Hank Johnson (D)

District 5

Nikema Williams (D)

District 6

Lucy McBath (D)

District 7

Rich McCormick (R)

District 8

Austin Scott (R)

District 9

Andrew Clyde (R)

District 10

Mike Collins (R)

District 11

Barry Loudermilk (R)

District 12

Rick Allen (R)

District 13

David Scott (D)

District 14

Marjorie Greene (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (7)