An educator and avid gun rights supporter, Alana Watkins defeated Patrick Anderson Tuesday, May 22, in the Democratic primary for the Georgia House District 30 seat.

Who is she: Alana Watkins is a graduate of Brenau University with a background working with Gannett Publishing. She now works as a teacher at Athens Technical College.

How she reacted: “I’m excited. I want to thank all the voters who voted for me. … I really want to do a lot for the working Georgian. I think it’s important they have a voice.”

On the issues: Her top priority is creating legislation to abolish all sales taxes on groceries. She also would like to see a ballot question on raising the minimum wage. And she believes that every Georgian “who is not a criminal and legally sane should be able to exercise their Second Amendment rights.”

What’s next: Watkins faces incumbent Republican Rep. Emory Dunahoo on Nov. 6.