Richard previously served in the US Military. He then began a career with the Atlanta Police Department.

As of May 20, 2022, Richard Straut’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Wants an oversight board for Hartsfield Jackson Airport.

- Supports ending the state income tax.
- Wants an oversight board for Hartsfield Jackson Airport.

Economy

Healthcare

Supports creating a victim bill of rights to "Help victims of violent crimes petition the Attorney General to seek justice".

- Supports creating a victim bill of rights to "Help victims of violent crimes petition the Attorney General to seek justice".

Public Safety

- Supports school choice for parents.
- Opposes critical race theory in schools.

Education

Richard Straut

Scott graduated from University of North Georgia with degrees in Finance and Accounting.

Scott owns and operates Gibbs Grading and Utilities.

Says, "Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy and the American Way".

Says, "I will make sure Georgia never runs an election with unmonitored drop boxes, ballot harvesting, or any type of fraud or unethical tactic that produces a result that does not match the will of the people."

- Says, "Free and fair elections are the foundation of our democracy and the American Way". 
- Says, "I will make sure Georgia never runs an election with unmonitored drop boxes, ballot harvesting, or any type of fraud or unethical tactic that produces a result that does not match the will of the people."

Supports lowering the state income tax and property tax rates in favor of a consumption tax.

Says, "I’ll work with the state DOT, municipal and county leaders to ensure our infrastructure is ready and that we have a plan for smart growth".

- Supports lowering the state income tax and property tax rates in favor of a consumption tax. 
- Says, "I’ll work with the state DOT, municipal and county leaders to ensure our infrastructure is ready and that we have a plan for smart growth".

Supports providing mental health and heathcare resources to those in need.

Says, "Our most vulnerable citizens often can’t advocate for themselves to get their most basic needs met and the rise in suicide rates among the youth in our state is alarming. As lawmakers, we need to make improvements in this area a priority".

- Supports pro-life policies. 
- Supports providing mental health and heathcare resources to those in need. 
- Says, "Our most vulnerable citizens often can’t advocate for themselves to get their most basic needs met and the rise in suicide rates among the youth in our state is alarming. As lawmakers, we need to make improvements in this area a priority".

Says, " \[I] will always Back the Blue and work to ensure law enforcement has the resources they need to protect our community from drugs, gangs, and human trafficking".

Opposes the "Defund the Police" movement.

- Says, " \[I] will always Back the Blue and work to ensure law enforcement has the resources they need to protect our community from drugs, gangs, and human trafficking". 
- Opposes the "Defund the Police" movement.

- Opposes Critical Race Theory in schools.

Scott Gibbs

Shelly attended Gainsville Collge and North Georgia College and State. Shelly and her family attend Level Grove Baptist Church.

Shelly previously served as Hall County Commissioner for District 3. She was elected in 2018.

As of May 20, 2022, Shelly Echols’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Says, "I will take my business experience to fight for low taxes, less regulation, and fight against insane liberal policies that would cripple our economy or shut it down".

- Says, "I will take my business experience to fight for low taxes, less regulation, and fight against insane liberal policies that would cripple our economy or shut it down".

Supports law enforcement and first responders.

Says, "In the Senate, I will have their backs and oppose any and all efforts to defund police or attack those that keep us safe".

- Supports 2nd Amendment. 
- Supports law enforcement and first responders.
- Says, "In the Senate, I will have their backs and oppose any and all efforts to defund police or attack those that keep us safe".

Shelly Echols

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
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- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.

Georgia State Senator, District 49, Republican Primary

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