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Mesha Mainor’s Push for School Choice and Change

Mesha Mainor’s Push for School Choice and Change

Update: 2025-09-25
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Former state Representative Mesha Mainor, once a Democrat and now a Republican, joins hosts Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy to discuss her run for state school superintendent. Mainor explains why she’s challenging incumbent Richard Woods, her push for school choice, and her views on issues ranging from teacher autonomy to school safety. The hosts also unpack how her candidacy fits into Georgia’s broader political battles over education and culture.




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Mesha Mainor’s Push for School Choice and Change

Mesha Mainor’s Push for School Choice and Change

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution