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William Ware is a retired microbiologist. He worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, where he conducted research and analysis related to food and drug safety.

William's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23 is his first entry into politics.

As of November 4, 2025, William Ware’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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William Ware

William is a retired microbiologist. He worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, where he conducted research and analysis related to food and drug safety.

As of November 4, 2025, William Ware did not have a website or any information online.

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Ann Gazell is born and raised in Cobb County. She lives there with her husband Mike. She is a mother and grandmother. 

Ann is a professor of education at Piedmont University. She previously worked as an educator and administrator in different districts, including serving as principal of Indian Knoll Elementary. 

Ann's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23 is her first entry into politics.

Supports eliminating the state income tax.

- Supports eliminating the state income tax.

As of November 4, 2025, Ann Gazell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in "ensuring election integrity."

- Believes in "ensuring election integrity."

- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Opposes gun control.

Opposes policies that limit parental involvement in their children's education.

- Opposes policies that limit parental involvement in their children's education.

Ann Gazell

As of November 4, 2025, Ann Gazell did not have a website or any information online.

Bill Fincher

Bill is an RV park operator. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney.

Bill previously ran for Georgia House of Representatives District 21 in 2013 and 2020 but did not win. 

As of November 4, 2025, Bill Fincher did not have a website or any information online.

Bill Fincher previously ran for Georgia State House District 21 in 2020 but did not win. 

Bill's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23 is his first entry into politics.

Raj Sagoo is a lifelong resident of Cherokee County. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of North Georgia, a master's degree in information systems from Kennesaw State University, and a master's degree in business administration from Emory University. He lives with his wife, Josephine, and their two sons. They are members of Woodstock City Church. 

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Raj is a managing partner at Artha Investment Partners and a professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of North Georgia. He is a biological warfare specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve.

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Raj previously ran for Georgia State House District 21 in 2020 but did not win. 

Plans to make Georgia more competitive by working to eliminate the state income tax.

Plans to simplify rules and remove barriers for entrepreneurs.

- Plans to make Georgia more competitive by working to eliminate the state income tax.
- Wants to reduce property taxes.
- Plans to simplify rules and remove barriers for entrepreneurs.

As of November 4, 2025, Rajpal "Raj" Sagoo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the "current patchwork of city and county plans is not enough" for transportation, and plans to unify local governments under a single transportation vision to improve flow, reduce commute times, and support responsible growth.

- Believes the "current patchwork of city and county plans is not enough" for transportation, and plans to unify local governments under a single transportation vision to improve flow, reduce commute times, and support responsible growth.

Supports policies that equip teachers with necessary tools and students with access to modern classrooms and technology.

Believes in advocating for fair funding for local education.

- Supports policies that equip teachers with necessary tools and students with access to modern classrooms and technology.
- Believes in advocating for fair funding for local education.

Rajpal "Raj" Sagoo

Raj's run for Georgia State House District 23 is his entry into politics. 

Raj is a managing partner at Artha Investment Partners, where he focuses on real estate investment and development.

As of November 4, 2025, Rajpal "Raj" Sagoo did not have a website or any information online.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.