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Stephen “Steve” Bradshaw

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Stephen “Steve” Bradshaw
DEM CHALLENGER
Biography
Stephen "Steve" Bradshaw is a Democrat who served as the DeKalb County District 4 Commissioner from 2017 to 2025, where he was unanimously elected Presiding Officer of the Board of Commissioners in 2020 and 2021. A U.S. Army veteran, he holds a B.A. from Georgia Southern University and an MPA from Georgia State University. Bradshaw ran for DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer in the 2024 Democratic primary.
Top Priorities
  • Improve youth engagement through programs and partnerships, fostering community pride and discouraging littering.
  • Streamline government processes in purchasing, contracting, and permitting for more efficient business and government interactions.
  • Support local jurisdictions' authority to create custom gun safety laws to address unique public safety needs.
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