Martinez educator announces run for Georgia House seat

Abraham Kenmore, Augusta Chronicle
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The District 131 Georgia State House seat is an open race in 2024, after Rep. Jodi Lott confirmed that she would not be running again, and already candidates are stepping forward.

On Tuesday, Paul Abbott of Martinez announced he is going to run for the seat as a Republican.

Paul Abbott, Republican candidate for the 131 Georgia State House seat
Paul Abbott, Republican candidate for the 131 Georgia State House seat

According to the press release, Abbott is an educator with 32 years of experience, winning Teacher of the Year in Lowndes County in 2009, and his areas of policy focus are largely related to education. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard.

“Teachers need the support of the Georgia legislature to protect them from the ever-increasing regulations that make their jobs even more difficult," Abbott was quoted as saying in the release.

Abbott is married to his wife, Megan, and they have five children and two grandchildren.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Paul Abbott, Martinez, to run for House Seat 131; focuses on education