David grew up in Fayetteville. He holds B.As in History and Political Science, a Master's of Public Administration and a J.D. from the University of Georgia. He lives in Brooks with his wife and daughter. They are members of New Vision Church.

David owns a law practice, Ballard Law Office. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at Georgia Military College.

This race is David's first entry into politics.

As of May 2, 2022, David Ballard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to provide more resources to police officers and courts.

- Wants to provide more resources to police officers and courts.
- Supports Constitutional Carry.

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David Ballard

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Karen lives in Griffin with her husband. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia. They are members of Open Range Church.

Karen owns a chiropractor business in Griffin.

Karen is the current Representative for District 74 in the Georgia House of Representatives.

As of May 2, 2022, Karen Mathiak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Supports income tax reduction policies.

Wants to ensure hospitals and clinics are staffed with enough personnel.

Wants to support medical schools and nursing programs.

- Wants to ensure hospitals and clinics are staffed with enough personnel. 
- Wants to support medical schools and nursing programs.

Supports the 2nd Amendment and the right to bear arms.

Supports law enforcement and wants to ensure they have enough resources.

- Supports the 2nd Amendment and the right to bear arms. 
- Supports law enforcement and wants to ensure they have enough resources.

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- Opposes Critical Race Theory in schools.

Karen Mathiak

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