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Carolyn Bourdeaux
Politicians/Carolyn Bourdeaux
Carolyn Bourdeaux

Carolyn Bourdeaux

(D)
Fmr. Rep. (GA-7)
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
56
Religion
Protestant
Birthplace
Roanoke, VA
Residence
Suwanee, GA
Born
June 3, 1970
Family
Husband: Jeff; 1 son: Nathan
Education
BA, History/Economics
Yale University
1988-1992
MPA
University of Southern California
1997-1999
PhD, Public Administration
Syracuse University
1999-2003
Political Career1
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Georgia
2021-2023
Professional Background6
Legislative Assistant
Senator Ron Wyden
1993-1997
Founder
Center for State and Local Finance
Director
Georgia Senate Budget and Evaluation Office
2007-2010
Senior Associate
Sarah J. Siwek and Associates
1997-1999
Director
Center for State and Local Finance, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
2014-2017
Associate Professor
Andrew Young School of Public Policy, Georgia State University
2003-2007, 2010-present
Organizations1
Association for Budgeting and Financial Management
Chair
2016-2017
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
56
Religion
Protestant
Birthplace
Roanoke, VA
Residence
Suwanee, GA
Born
June 3, 1970
Family
Husband: Jeff; 1 son: Nathan