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John Lahood

REPUBLICAN

John Lahood is running for Georgia State Representative, District 175, Republican Primary.

Personal background

John LaHood is originally from South Georgia. He volunteers at the Valdosta Boys & Girls Club and the Boys & Girls Club of Brooks County. He lives with his wife and their four children in Valdosta.

Professional background

John currently works as the president and CEO for The Fellowship Family, a senior living company. He previously worked as an associate administrator for Fellowship Home and also holds a private pilot's license.

Political background

John currently serves as the state representative for the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 175. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his fifth term.

Economy

Pledges to give South Georgia a "strong voice at the State Capitol" to bring in new jobs and investments.

Supports "fiscal responsibility" and has sponsored bills providing ad valorem tax homestead exemptions for residents in Lowndes County.

Supports the expansion of "rural broadband" to attract jobs and improve education in South Georgia.

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Energy & the Environment

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

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Healthcare

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Voting & Elections

Advocates for "safeguarding our elections" by stopping "voter fraud schemes".

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Public Safety

Advocates for "protecting elder persons" and has introduced legislation to revise the definition of sexual abuse for senior citizens.

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Education

Supports keeping "Critical Race Theory and radical politics out of the classroom" and empowering parents in education.

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Ethics & Conduct

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