Lauren is originally from Commerce, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a degree in mortuary science. He and his wife, Claire, have three children. They attend Cumming United Methodist Church.

Lauren is a funeral director. He founded L.W. McDonald & Son Funeral Home in 1997. He used to work as an EMT and as a volunteer firefighter.

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Lauren McDonald is currently the representative for district 26. He was first elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term.

Wants "controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River and our beautiful foothill community."

Supports transportation and infrastructure solutions.

- Wants "controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River and our beautiful foothill community." 
- Supports transportation and infrastructure solutions. 
- Wants to deregulate business.

Economy

Voting & Elections

Healthcare

Wants to preserve school funding and keep schools under local conrol.

- Wants to preserve school funding and keep schools under local conrol.

Education

Is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and "a loyal defender of the Second Amendment."

Wants to prevent the effects of the opioid crisis and expand programs against drug-related crime.

- Is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and "a loyal defender of the Second Amendment." 
- Wants to prevent the effects of the opioid crisis and expand programs against drug-related crime.

Public Safety

Lauren McDonald

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