Biography
Elisa Lassiter is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Kimberly New (R).[1][2] She works in nonprofit management and says she has more than two decades of experience in federal, state and local government and nonprofit organizations.[1][3]
Elisa Lassiter earned a high school diploma from Frederick Douglass High School, a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2005, and a graduate degree from the University of West Alabama in 2007.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she has dedicated her career to connecting families and communities with the resources and opportunities they need.[3] She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[1]
In the survey, Lassiter listed access to quality public schools, affordable health care, safe and stable housing, and economic opportunity as her campaign's main points.[3] She also named voting rights and disability inclusion among the policy areas she is passionate about.[3]
- 1.Elisa Lassiter - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Elisa Lassiter - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia House District 40
Elisa Lassiter is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia House District 40 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
