Saira
Draper

As a former Director of Voter Protection and the lone Democrat appointed to the Georgia House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures, Saira brings unmatched expertise to the Capitol. She has consistently worked across the aisle to protect the ballot box while pushing back against restrictive policies.

Protecting Families

Sponsored HB 502, which passed as part of HB 559, to ensure parents voting with young children receive fair and priority access when voting.

Stopping Voter Harassment and Ensuring Fair Districts

Championed HR 1200 to protect private voter data and HR 1033 to limit mid-decade redistricting and prevent partisan gerrymandering.

Leading Reform

Pushed for reforms of the State Election Board and fought to maintain automatic voter registration and absentee voting access.

Saira believes every Georgian deserves access to safe, stable, and affordable housing. Her work focuses on empowering local communities with the tools they need to manage rising costs and protect the investments of families.

Supply & Flexibility

Supported the Housing Affordability package to modernize zoning tools, increase the supply of attainable housing, and give local governments the flexibility to address the cost of living.

HOA Reform

Sponsored the bipartisan HB 1221, requiring greater financial transparency and accountability from homeowners associations to protect homeowners from predatory practices.

Saira stands with federal workers and their families, especially when their livelihoods are threatened by political instability or mass-termination threats. She is dedicated to protecting the civil servants who keep our public health and veterans’ systems running.

Protecting Civil Servants

Saira has led rallies and press conferences to protect workers from politically motivated retaliation, ensuring that those who live in and around District 44 have access to stable employment and fair benefits.

Community Support

Supported state-level resources to assist federal workers during shutdowns, emphasizing that these professionals are essential to the functioning of our democracy.

Building a resilient and affordable energy future requires forward-looking leadership. Saira is committed to modernizing Georgia’s energy policies to lower costs for families and businesses while accelerating the transition to clean energy.

Ratepayer Protection

Voted to ensure large energy users, like data centers, pay their fair share for infrastructure so that costs are not passed on to everyday Georgians.

Accountability

Worked to ensure the Public Service Commission (PSC) is managed sensibly and transparently, advocating for leaders committed to clean-energy adoption and grid reliability.

Saira’s legal career has been dedicated to defending fundamental rights. She believes Georgia is stronger when we celebrate our diversity and treat every resident with respect and humanity.

Opposing Overreach

Consistently opposes legislation that forces local law enforcement to act as federal immigration agents, protecting the trust between communities and local police.

Community Recognition

Supported HR 175 (Latino Day) and HR 1325 (New Americans Day) to honor the vital contributions of Georgia’s immigrant communities.

From the South River Forest to the Okefenokee Swamp, Saira is a strong voice for environmental stewardship. She demands transparency and community engagement in development decisions to protect public health and our state’s biodiversity.

The South River Forest

Championed the protection of metro Atlanta’s green spaces, raising alarms about the cumulative impacts of industrial development on tree canopy and water quality.

Okefenokee Protection

Supported bipartisan legislation to safeguard the Okefenokee Swamp from mining. When legislative paths stalled, she partnered with conservation groups and federal agencies to find alternative long-term protections for this global ecosystem.