STEWART PARNACOTT, NURSE AND LGBTQ+ ADVOCATE, ANNOUNCES BID FOR GEORGIA STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 90
Atlanta, GA – Democrat Stewart Parnacott announced today that he will seek election to Georgia State House District 90. A nurse anesthetist and LGBTQ+ advocate, Stewart is running for the district previously held by Rep. Bee Nguyen and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
“I’m ready to stand up for the patients I serve every day by running for State House. It’s time for those working on the frontlines to step forward and make our voices heard.”
Stewart has been working on the frontlines of the Covid-19 Pandemic caring for severely ill patients mostly at Emory University Midtown Hospital. He also serves several rural hospitals on medical teams that perform lifesaving procedures to open patients’ airways. He is proud to have been a participant in the Emory clinical trials that identified Remdesivir as a drug that could shorten the time for patients to recover from the Covid-19 virus.
“I’ve watched thousands of patients needlessly die because Republican politicians failed to act and listen to science as the virus swept through our communities. As a nurse, it’s my duty to stand up and protect the health of our neighbors.”
Bringing firsthand clinical knowledge to the State House, Stewart will promote evidence-based strategies to halt the spread of Covid-19, expand access to quality and affordable healthcare, and support hospitals losing staff and facing financial ruin.
“I know that we can persevere through these times by working together, following the science, and looking out for every Georgian.”
Besides his nursing career, Stewart and his partner, Adam, are owners of Garden District Realty. The firm provides attainable and affordable housing to low-income individuals and those reentering from incarceration.
“Data shows that having a stable roof over your head, job training resources and education are the first steps towards upward economic mobility. I’ll champion data-based policies to make sure everyone in the district has the ingredients needed to thrive.”
An openly gay man, Stewart and his partner, Adam have lived in the district since 2015. A native of Dawson, GA, Stewart has nursing degrees from the University of Georgia and the University of South Alabama. He Is currently enrolled in the nursing doctoral program at USA and expects to graduate in December 2022.
To learn more about Stewart, please visit his website at www.stewartforgeorgia.com.
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