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Edward Tecumseh Metz earned an associate’s degree in physical chemistry from DeKalb Community College, a bachelor’s degree in organic chemistry and biology from the University of Georgia, and a bachelor’s degree in risk management and business administration from Georgia State University.

Ted currently works as chairman of the Hemp Business Bureau and chief financial officer of Georgia Hemp Industries. He previously worked as a scientist leading a research division at a consumer products corporation, an entrepreneur in the satellite telecommunications industry, a stockbroker, and an insurance professional. He served in the U.S. Navy.

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Ted previously ran for Secretary of State in 2022, Governor of Georgia in 2018, and Georgia Insurance Commissioner in 2014, but did not win.

Plans to promote economic development and job growth.

- Plans to promote economic development and job growth.

Businesses

Advocates for hand-marked paper ballots and eliminating electronic voting systems.

Opposes ballot drop boxes and ballot harvesting.

Supports stricter election security measures.

Advocates for public access to ballots and election data.

Supports shifting election control to counties.

Supports stricter enforcement of election laws.

- Advocates for hand-marked paper ballots and eliminating electronic voting systems.
- Opposes ballot drop boxes and ballot harvesting.
- Supports stricter election security measures.
- Advocates for public access to ballots and election data.
- Supports shifting election control to counties.
- Supports stricter enforcement of election laws.

Voting & Elections

Believes government should be limited to protecting individual rights.

- Believes government should be limited to protecting individual rights.

Administration

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Edward Tecumseh Metz

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- The Secretary of State runs many important administrative functions for Georgia, including overseeing elections, professional licensing, and business filings. 
- When it comes to elections, the Secretary of State is in charge of supervising and monitoring elections, managing the voter registration process, and preparing ballots.
- The Secretary of State is in charge of registering new businesses so they can legally begin operations. They are also in charge of renewing business licenses and permits.
- In addition to these responsibilities, the Secretary of State also manages and preserves public records, provides educational programs about the capitol, and oversees Georgia’s securities’ market.
- The Secretary of State is elected to 4 year terms by statewide election.