Zulma P. Lopez (born May 2, 1977) is an American politician from the state of Georgia. A Democrat, Lopez represented the 86th District of the Georgia House of Representatives, which encompasses a part of metro Atlanta, from January 2021 to January 2023.[1] On February 4, 2022, Lopez announced she would not be seeking re-election in the Georgia House of Representatives.[2]
Zulma Lopez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 86th district | |
| In office January 11, 2021 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Michele Henson |
| Succeeded by | Imani Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 2, 1977 Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dax |
| Children | Four |
| Residence(s) | Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editLopez was born and raised in Puerto Rico.[3] She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with a B. A. in 1999, and with her J.D. from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law[4] in 2003.[5] Lopez moved to Georgia in 2007. She has owned her own law practice, Lopez Immigration LLC, since 2014.
Political career
editIn 2019, Lopez announced that she would run for the 86th District of the Georgia House of Representatives against the incumbent representative, Michelle Henson in the primary. Lopez defeated Henson in a runoff election on August 20, 2020. She ran unopposed in the General election.[6]
Georgia House of Representatives
editLopez served on the Economic Development & Tourism Committee, the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, and the Science and Technology Committee
Personal life
editLopez is married to DeKalb County State Court Judge Dax Eric López. They have four children.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Georgia General Assembly". Legis.ga.gov. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "Rep. Zulma Lopez Will Not Seek Re-Election – Georgia House of Representatives". Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- ^ Prabhu, Maya T. "Two metro Atlanta newcomers oust longtime Georgia House Democratic lawmakers". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "Ms. Zulma P. Lopez Profile | Atlanta, GA Lawyer". Martindale.com. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Atlanta Immigration Lawyer Zulma Lopez". Lopez Immigration LLC. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "Boricua Immigration Lawyer Unseats Long-Term Rep. in Georgia". The Americano. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "Judge Dax López bio" (PDF). Cdn.ymaws.com.