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Brenda Lynn Nelson-Porter is from Macon, Georgia. She has an associate's degree from Gordon College, a graduate degree from American InterContinental University, a PhD from the University of Phoenix, and a doctoral degree in naturopathy.

Brenda served in the U.S Marine Corps for four years and in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for ten years. She is a researcher. 

Brenda Lynn Nelson-Porter previously ran for Georgia Secretary of State but did not win.

Brenda previously ran for Georgia Secretary of State in 2022 but did not win.

Supports conducting state-wide research on banking fraud to improve recovery of funds collected through third-party platforms.

Seeks to propose research on banking fraud.

- Supports conducting state-wide research on banking fraud to improve recovery of funds collected through third-party platforms.
- Seeks to propose research on banking fraud.

Economy

Supports a policy to ensure any high school honor graduate can attend their first year of college at no cost.

Supports policy to ensure any high school honor graduate can attend their first year of college at no cost.

Supports state-wide research on managing real-time transit systems for school buses.

Supports increased funding for research on how to best manage transportation for disabled individuals.

Advocates for increased funding for research on how to best manage transportation protocols for disabled individuals and increasing pay for transportation workers that monitor disabled passengers. 

Supports providing housing and employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated people with school-age children.

Supports providing housing to assist with employment and medical care for formerly incarcerated people with school-age children. 

Supports education on cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and stablecoins, in relation to public policy.

Supports creating a state-wide open access repository documenting the achievements of foundational Black and Native Americans and their ancestors.

Supports creating a state-wide open access repository documenting the achievements of foundational Black Americans, Native Americans, and their ancestors. 

Wants to evaluate the reliability of technical and trade schools

- Supports policy to ensure any high school honor graduate can attend their first year of college at no cost.
- Supports state-wide research on managing real-time transit systems for school buses. 
- Advocates for increased funding for research on how to best manage transportation protocols for disabled individuals and increasing pay for transportation workers that monitor disabled passengers. 
- Supports providing housing to assist with employment and medical care for formerly incarcerated people with school-age children. 
- Supports education on cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin and stablecoins, in relation to public policy.
- Supports creating a state-wide open access repository documenting the achievements of foundational Black Americans, Native Americans, and their ancestors. 
- Wants to evaluate the reliability of technical and trade schools

Education

Supports providing unlimited federal and state dental care for veterans with a 70% disability rating and specialized emergency dental care for those with a 50% disability rating through community care.

Supports providing unlimited federal and state dental care for veterans with a 70% to 50% disability rating as well as specialized emergency dental care via community care. 

Supports the establishment of a Naturopathic Licensure Policy for the use of THC gummies.

Supports the establishment of a Naturopathic Licensure Policy for the use of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) gummies.

Seeks to propose policy for increased compensation and incentives to adult caregivers and respite care assistants that work in home-care agencies that provide formal training.

Wants to review policies on patient care in nursing homes to ensure patient rights, ensure proper protocols, and examine staff drug use.

- Supports providing unlimited federal and state dental care for veterans with a 70% to 50% disability rating as well as specialized emergency dental care via community care. 
- Supports the establishment of a Naturopathic Licensure Policy for the use of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) gummies.
- Wants to revise mental health policies.
- Seeks to propose policy for increased compensation and incentives to adult caregivers and respite care assistants that work in home-care agencies that provide formal training.
- Wants to review policies on patient care in nursing homes to ensure patient rights, ensure proper protocols, and examine staff drug use.

Healthcare

Wants to research how county employment affects incarceration rates.

- Wants to research how county employment affects incarceration rates.

Public Safety

Seeks to propose state-wide research on security and environmental policies and ensure the accountability of home owner associations (HOAs).

- Seeks to propose state-wide research on security and environmental policies and ensure the accountability of home owner associations (HOAs).

Energy & the Environment

Proposes policy that would make it so the titles of public policies "reflect the nature of the policies."

- Proposes policy that would make it so the titles of public policies "reflect the nature of the policies."

Voting & Elections

Seeks to ensure the accountability of the Georgian Veteran Administration (VA) management.

- Seeks to ensure the accountability of the Georgian Veteran Administration (VA) management.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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As of March 11, 2026, Brenda Lynn Nelson-Porter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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David Timothy Clark is from Suwanee, Georgia. David lives with his wife, Courtney, and their three kids in Sugar Hill, Georgia.

David Clark launches bid for Georgia Lieutenant Governor, vows to eliminate property and income taxes

David is the owner of a nutraceutical distribution company and works as the vice president of business development at Roofserv. He served in the Army Special Forces, reaching the rank of Green Beret.

David currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 100. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his second term. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 98. He served four terms from 2014 to 2022.

Proposes freezing property taxes and eventually eliminating them.

Plans to grant a $500,000 homestead exemption to eliminate property taxes for most seniors.

Plans to eliminate Georgia's state income tax.

Promises to push for the prevention of the seizure of seniors’ homes over unpaid property taxes, instead converting them into liens collected when a property is sold or transferred.

- Proposes freezing property taxes and eventually eliminating them.
- Plans to grant a $500,000 homestead exemption to eliminate property taxes for most seniors.
- Plans to eliminate Georgia's state income tax.
- Promises to push for the prevention of the seizure of seniors’ homes over unpaid property taxes, instead converting them into liens collected when a property is sold or transferred.

Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

- Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

Opposes abortion access, saying he will "safeguard the unborn."

- Opposes abortion access, saying he will "safeguard the unborn."

Opposes gun control, planning to expand Second Amendment rights.

Plans to support law enforcement with resources and help them deal with drug traffickers and dismantle gang networks.

- Opposes gun control, planning to expand Second Amendment rights.
- Plans to support law enforcement with resources and help them deal with drug traffickers and dismantle gang networks.

As of March 11, 2026, David Timothy Clark’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports blocking foreign adversaries from purchasing Georgia farmland or critical assets.

- Supports blocking foreign adversaries from purchasing Georgia farmland or critical assets.

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Gregory Robert Dolezal is from Georgia. He and his wife, Natalie, have been married for 18 years and are raising four children together. He was previously involved in ministry at North Point Church and helped launch Passion City Church in Atlanta.

Gregory Robert Dolezal is married with four children. He attends North Point Church.

Greg is a business leader. He has founded and led businesses in manufacturing, health care, technology, and service industries. He previously worked in ministry for over a decade, first on staff at North Point Church, then as tour manager for Christian singer Chris Tomlin, and as part of the small group that launched Passion City Church in Atlanta. He still helps produce Passion Conferences. He also built software used by organizations such as the White House, the NFL, Gulfstream Jets, and Chick-fil-A.

Greg is a business leader. He has founded and led businesses in manufacturing, health care, technology, and service industries. He previously worked as staff at North Point Church, as tour manager for Christian singer Chris Tomlin, and as part of a small group that launched Passion City Church in Atlanta. 

Greg is currently a member of the Georgia State Senate. He was elected in 2018 and is currently serving his first term.

Seeks to eliminate state income tax, starting with "[ending] the corporate giveaways."

Supports banning hedge funds and private equity groups from buying up single family homes.

- Opposes current property tax laws.
- Seeks to eliminate state income tax, starting with "[ending] the corporate giveaways."
- Supports banning hedge funds and private equity groups from buying up single family homes.

As a state representative, authored a law that "stopped DEI mandates in public schools."

Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in public schools. 

Said, "And my bill, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, was the most sweeping pro-parent education reform enacted in Georgia history."

Supports school choice, programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

- Opposes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in public schools. 
- Said, "And my bill, the Georgia Promise Scholarship, was the most sweeping pro-parent education reform enacted in Georgia history."
- Supports school choice, programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

As of March 11, 2026, Gregory Robert Dolezal’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in increasing voting safeguards such as requiring a photo ID and citizenship verification.

- Believes in increasing voting safeguards such as requiring a photo ID and citizenship verification.

Said, "We're in a battle to save Western Civilization. That means no Sharia law, or any foreign system, in American courts. No parallel tribunals."

Believes if someone comes to America and "swears allegiance to terrorist groups," their visas should be revoked, their citizenship should stripped if applicable, they should be arrested, and they should face deportation or treason charges.

Supports funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Said, "Stop importing people who hate us and refuse to assimilate."

- Said, "We're in a battle to save Western Civilization. That means no Sharia law, or any foreign system, in American courts. No parallel tribunals."
- Believes if someone comes to America and "swears allegiance to terrorist groups," their visas should be revoked, their citizenship should stripped if applicable, they should be arrested, and they should face deportation or treason charges.
- Supports funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Said, "Stop importing people who hate us and refuse to assimilate."

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John Flanders Kennedy is originally from Adrian, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree and law degree from Mercer University. He lives with his wife in Macon, Georgia. 

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John previously served as a senator in the Georgia State Senate, District 18. He served five terms from 2015-2025. 

John currently works as a partner at James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP. 

Commits to promoting job creation and investment across Georgia, with a focus on rural communities.

Supports economic growth in key industries including fintech, advanced manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, and retail.

Advocates for supporting Georgia's farm families and the agricultural industry.

- Commits to promoting job creation and investment across Georgia, with a focus on rural communities.
- Supports economic growth in key industries including fintech, advanced manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, and retail.
- Advocates for supporting Georgia's farm families and the agricultural industry.

Plans to address absenteeism and provide students with the resources they need to succeed.

Commits to keeping classrooms focused on education and career preparation rather than political ideology.

- Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.
- Plans to address absenteeism and provide students with the resources they need to succeed.
- Commits to keeping classrooms focused on education and career preparation rather than political ideology.

As of March 11, 2026, John Flanders Kennedy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports law enforcement and prioritizes community safety.

Plans to combat criminal street gangs and strengthen public safety laws.

Advocates for recruiting and retaining top law enforcement officers.

- Supports law enforcement and prioritizes community safety.
- Plans to combat criminal street gangs and strengthen public safety laws.
- Advocates for recruiting and retaining top law enforcement officers.

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Michael Blake Tillery was born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia.

Blake is an attorney and the managing partner at the law firm Tillery, P.C. in Vidalia, specializing in real estate law.

Blake is currently a Georgia State Senator.

Blake is currently a Georgia State Senator since 2017. He was appointed as a Senate floor leader in 2019 and currently serves as the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee

Supports making the first $50,000 of income tax-free for individuals and $100,000 tax-free for married couples.

- Supports making the first $50,000 of income tax-free for individuals and $100,000 tax-free for married couples.
- Advocates for eliminating income tax.

As of March 11, 2026, Michael Blake Tillery’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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For Candidate Michael Blake Tillery on Issue public-safety: Believes illegal aliens are significant drivers of crime, highlighting issues related to drug cartels, human trafficking, and fentanyl poisoning affecting Georgians.

Believes illegal aliens are significant drivers of crime, highlighting issues related to drug cartels, human trafficking, and fentanyl poisoning affecting Georgians.

Sponsored Senate Bill 21, which aggressively targets "sanctuary cities" by stripping sovereign immunity from local governments and public employees who fail or refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

- Believes illegal aliens are significant drivers of crime, highlighting issues related to drug cartels, human trafficking, and fentanyl poisoning affecting Georgians.
- Sponsored Senate Bill 21, which aggressively targets "sanctuary cities" by stripping sovereign immunity from local governments and public employees who fail or refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

"Against any form of amnesty.  Illegal means illegal."

- "Against any form of amnesty.  Illegal means illegal."

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Steve Gooch lives in Dahlonega, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree from North Georgia College and State University and his master's degree in public administration from the University of North Georgia. He lives with his wife, Shannon, and their three children. 

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Steve currently serves as a senator in the Georgia State Senate, District 51. He was first elected in 2010 and is serving his eighth term. He previously served as a member of the Lumpkin County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners. He served two full terms from 2001 to 2009. 

Steve previously worked as a partner at The Commercial Group. 

GA bill introduced aims to cut tax credits for large projects hiring illegal immigrants

Promises to lower taxes and cap or reduce the state income tax for families.

Supports protecting homeowners from excessive taxation.

Plans to create high-paying jobs by reducing regulations, improving infrastructure, and reforming outdated tax policies.

Advocates for strengthening small businesses as drivers of economic growth.

Plans to improve government efficiency and fiscal responsibility through zero-based budgeting and prioritizing spending.

Advocates for limiting tax incentives for companies that employ undocumented workers.

- Promises to lower taxes and cap or reduce the state income tax for families.
- Supports protecting homeowners from excessive taxation.
- Plans to create high-paying jobs by reducing regulations, improving infrastructure, and reforming outdated tax policies.
- Advocates for strengthening small businesses as drivers of economic growth.
- Plans to improve government efficiency and fiscal responsibility through zero-based budgeting and prioritizing spending.
- Advocates for limiting tax incentives for companies that employ undocumented workers.

Georgia Senate leader Steve Gooch runs for lieutenant governor, vows bold leadership

Supports local control over schools and reducing burdensome standardized testing.

Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private school.

- Supports local control over schools and reducing burdensome standardized testing.
- Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private school.

Supports strict "one strike" policies to lock up violent criminals for life.

Opposes policies that limit access to guns.

- Supports strict "one strike" policies to lock up violent criminals for life.
- Opposes policies that limit access to guns.

As of March 11, 2026, Steve Gooch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports prioritizing domestic policy and protecting Georgia families.

- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Supports prioritizing domestic policy and protecting Georgia families.

Steve Gooch

Steve currently serves as a senator in the Georgia State Senate, District 51. he was first elected in 2010 and is serving his fourth term. He previously served as a member of the Lumpkin County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners. He served two full terms from 2001 to 2009. 

- Promises to lower taxes and cap or reduce the state income tax for families.
- Supports protecting homeowners from excessive taxation.
- Plans to create high-paying jobs by reducing regulations, improving infrastructure, and reforming outdated tax policies.
- Advocates for strengthening small businesses as drivers of economic growth.
- Plans to improve government efficiency and fiscal responsibility through zero-based budgeting and prioritizing spending.
- Advocated for limiting tax incentives for companies that employ undocumented workers.

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Takosha Misheal Swan has a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's in business administration. 

Takosha's campaign for Lieutenant Governor in the State of Georgia is her first run for public office. 

Takosha is currently a Georgia Public Officer as an Executive Board Member of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service. She previously served in the U.S. Army and the Georgia National Guard. 

Supports elimination property taxes for residents in Georgia.

Wants to expand trade and skill programs in Georgia schools to support small business development.

- Supports elimination property taxes for residents in Georgia.
- Wants to expand trade and skill programs in Georgia schools to support small business development.

Supports parental involvement in children's education and school safety decisions.

- Supports parental involvement in children's education and school safety decisions.

As of March 11, 2026, Takosha Misheal Swan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in strong law enforcement to protect schools and communities.

Plans to create a Citizens Council so that "Georgians have a direct voice in shaping legislation, in the Capitol and at the voting polls."

- Plans to create a Citizens Council so that "Georgians have a direct voice in shaping legislation, in the Capitol and at the voting polls."

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- The Lieutenant Governor (Lt. Governor for short) is similar to the Vice President of the United States. If the Governor is incapacitated for any reason, the Lt. Governor takes over their powers until the Governor recovers or the term ends.
- The Lt. Governor influences which new laws get passed by using their role as the President of the State Senate. They work with advocates to introduce legislation and assist in the selection of which bills go up for debate.
- The Lt. Governor oversees debate in the State Senate, guiding the discussion of legislation and casting tie-breaking votes when necessary. 
- The Lieutenant Governor is elected every four years in midterm election years (e.g. 2022, 2026, 2030). Unlike the Governor, the Lt. Governor is not subject to term limits and can run an unlimited number of times.

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