Michael lives with his wife Lindsay and their five children on a family-operated farm in Senoia, GA and Meriwether County. Details about where he attended school and what church he attends were not provided.

Michael J. Riesen is a partner at Smith Gambrell and Russell LLP, an Atlanta-based international law firm, where he specializes in business and intellectual property law. He is a licensed patent attorney and a Solicitor under the laws of England and Wales. His legal practice serves a range of clients, from solo inventors and entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies.

As of April 8, 2024, Michael J. Riesen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "I am a small business owner in District 136 through which my wife and I instill a sense of work ethic and confidence in our children, while serving the community."

Said, "Your hard-earned money should be respected... I'm all about making sure we use our state's budget wisely... Less waste, more value for your dollar."

Supports policies for farmer aid, healthcare access, and economic growth in Georgia. Advocates for innovation and freedom to attract top talent, benefiting agriculture, healthcare, and businesses statewide. Commitment to progress and innovation.

Supports policies for farmer aid... and economic growth in Georgia. Advocates for innovation and freedom to attract top talent, benefiting agriculture, healthcare, and businesses statewide. Commitment to progress and innovation.

- Said, "Your hard-earned money should be respected... I'm all about making sure we use our state's budget wisely... Less waste, more value for your dollar."
- Supports policies for farmer aid... and economic growth in Georgia. Advocates for innovation and freedom to attract top talent, benefiting agriculture, healthcare, and businesses statewide. Commitment to progress and innovation.

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Michael J. Riesen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Promises to increase access to healthcare.

- Promises to increase access to healthcare.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Said, "Feeling safe in our neighborhoods is non-negotiable. I stand shoulder to shoulder with our police and first responders. They're our everyday heroes, and I'll back them up to keep our streets safe."

- Said, "Feeling safe in our neighborhoods is non-negotiable. I stand shoulder to shoulder with our police and first responders. They're our everyday heroes, and I'll back them up to keep our streets safe."

Public Safety

Said, "Prior to law, I was a high school teacher and instructor at community college. My heart for teaching and coaching remains a constant in my life, and such experience allows me to present complex situations to any audience."

Said, "As a dad and a former teacher, I know firsthand the power of a good education... I'll work to make sure parents and teachers have a say in what our kids learn, ensuring they're ready for real life."

Said, "I'll work to make sure parents and teachers have a say in what our kids learn, ensuring they're ready for real life."

- Said, "I'll work to make sure parents and teachers have a say in what our kids learn, ensuring they're ready for real life."

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Michael J. Riesen

David was raised in Fayette County, Georgia, and graduated from McIntosh High School. He grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, where he learned about farming from his father. David is married to Catherine, and they reside together on Jenkins Farms in Grantville, GA.

David is a retired army officer who served as a Chinook helicopter pilot with the 101st Airborne Division and held various roles including working with the Afghan Air Force. After his military service, he worked as a part-time pilot for the Coweta County Sheriff’s office, a wildland firefighter helicopter pilot with the Georgia Forestry Commission, and currently serves as an Air Ambulance Helicopter pilot. He also manages Jenkins Farms in Grantville, GA.

David Jenkins is a state representative representing House District 136. He was elected to this position in 2020 and has been in office for two terms. 

The candidate's website says, "ADVANCE AGRICULTURE AND PROTECT GEORGIA FARMLAND FROM THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY"

The candidate's website says, "From delivering basic services to bringing jobs to our local economy, David will keep government in its place..."

The candidate's website says, "ADVANCE AGRICULTURE AND PROTECT GEORGIA FARMLAND FROM THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY - David Jenkins"

The candidate's website says, "Continue to Cut Taxes - David Jenkins"

The candidate's website says, "Continue to Cut Taxes"

The candidate's website says, "From delivering basic services to bringing jobs to our local economy, David will keep government in its place and focus on protecting the shared, traditional values of rural Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "David will keep government in its place and focus on protecting the shared, traditional values of rural Georgia."

Supports tax relief, having provided $5 billion to Georgians via refunds, gas tax suspension, and exemptions, while opposing Biden's IRS expansion, and has consistently lowered tax rates and increased deductions, proposing a 5.3% tax rate for 2024.

Supports tax relief, and has provided $5 billion of tax relief to Georgians through refunds, gas tax suspension, and exemptions. He proposes a 5.3% tax rate for 2024.

Said, "The Family Farm made Georgia what she is today with agriculture being Georgia’s number one industry. As a Farmer myself, I will always support Georgia Agriculture and protect our farmland from China."

Said, "I have always supported business friendly policies. Since taking office, Georgia has maintained its status in the Nation as the Number One Place to do Business”. I will continue those policies and keep Georgia’s Economy Growing."

Said, "I have always supported business friendly policies. Since taking office, Georgia has maintained its status in the Nation as the Number One Place to do Business. I will continue those policies and keep Georgia’s Economy Growing."

The candidate's website says, "CONTINUE TO CUT TAXES"

Voted to pass Georgia H.B. 1015 to reduce the state income tax rate.

- Supports tax relief, and has provided $5 billion of tax relief to Georgians through refunds, gas tax suspension, and exemptions. He proposes a 5.3% tax rate for 2024.
- Said, "The Family Farm made Georgia what she is today with agriculture being Georgia’s number one industry. As a Farmer myself, I will always support Georgia Agriculture and protect our farmland from China."
- Said, "I have always supported business friendly policies. Since taking office, Georgia has maintained its status in the Nation as the Number One Place to do Business. I will continue those policies and keep Georgia’s Economy Growing."
- Promises to, "continue to cut taxes"
- Voted to pass Georgia H.B. 1015 to reduce the state income tax rate.

As of March 19, 2024, David Jenkins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "As a former police officer, I know the importance of properly funding and training law enforcement for the benefit of public safety. Defunding the police is counter-intuitive to keeping all communities safe. I will never “defund the police.”"

Said, "Joe Biden has failed in his duty as President to keep our borders safe. I will stand strong to halt illegal immigration into Georgia. I will fight human trafficking and the fentanyl flowing across our southern border."

- Said, "As a former police officer, I know the importance of properly funding and training law enforcement for the benefit of public safety. Defunding the police is counter-intuitive to keeping all communities safe. I will never “defund the police.”"
- Said, "Joe Biden has failed in his duty as President to keep our borders safe. I will stand strong to halt illegal immigration into Georgia. I will fight human trafficking and the fentanyl flowing across our southern border."

Said, "Education is about children, not institutions. It is about learning not indoctrination. I believe that our education tax dollars should follow our children. I will always support school choice for Georgia Families."

Voted to pass the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act which would provide Georgia parents $6500 per year to decide where to enroll their children.

- Said, "Education is about children, not institutions. It is about learning not indoctrination. I believe that our education tax dollars should follow our children. I will always support school choice for Georgia Families."
- Voted to pass the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act which would provide Georgia parents $6500 per year to decide where to enroll their children.

David Jenkins

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