Kenya Wicks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Valencia Seay |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Alabama |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
Kenya Wicks is an American politician serving as senator for Georgia's 34th Senate district.
Wicks was raised in Louisville,Kentucky. [1] She enlisted into the United States Army,rising to the rank of sergeant first class. [1] In 2008,she commissioned through Officer Candidate School and earned a B.S. in environmental science from University of Alabama in 2010. [1] She retired after thirty years as a major. [1]
During the 2024 Georgia State Senate election,Wicks defeated Valencia Stovall during a runoff in the Democratic primary election. [2] She won against Republican Andrew E. Honeycutt in the general election. [3]
Wicks has three children. [1] She is a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate. [1]
