2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Erik Zeil lives with his child in Woodstock, Georgia.

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Erik is the director of account management within the energy industry.

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Erik's campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 20 is his first run for public office.

Believes in managing community growth through "smarter planning, sustainable investment, and making sure our community's character is preserved as we welcome new neighbors."

Opposes ownership of residential properties by corporations.

- Believes in managing community growth through "smarter planning, sustainable investment, and making sure our community's character is preserved as we welcome new neighbors."
- Opposes ownership of residential properties by corporations.

Economy

Opposes data center development in the district, believing they consume a lot of energy and water, generate noise and traffic, and do not contribute a lot to local employee or community life.

Plans to use his energy industry experience to protect consumers and promote fair rates.

- Opposes data center development in the district, believing they consume a lot of energy and water, generate noise and traffic, and do not contribute a lot to local employee or community life.
- Plans to use his energy industry experience to protect consumers and promote fair rates.

Energy & the Environment

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

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Public Safety

Supports investing in class sizes, facilities, and educators that will help student succeed.

- Supports investing in class sizes, facilities, and educators that will help student succeed.

Education

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Jason D. Tanner is originally from Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina. He lives with his wife and their children in Woodstock, Georgia. 

Jason is the director of forensics at the Social Media Victims Law Center. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Jason currently works as the director of forensics at the Social Media Victims Law Center. He previously worked as a senior forensics consultant at Lighthouse, the senior manager of the forensics team at Oracle, a computer forensic analyst at TERIS, a digital forensics examiner at Stroz Friedberg, LLC, and a special agent with the U.S. Secret Service. He served as a training and communications officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years, 

Jason previously ran for Georgia State Representative in 2024 but did not win.

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Jason's campaign for Georgia House of Representatives, District 20, is his first campaign for public office. 

Supports tying minimum wage increases to inflation.

Advocates for protection against rent increases driven by large corporate investors.

Opposes eliminating property taxes due to potential impacts on school funding and increases sales taxes.

- Supports tying minimum wage increases to inflation.
- Advocates for protection against rent increases driven by large corporate investors.
- Opposes eliminating property taxes due to potential impacts on school funding and increases sales taxes.

As of March 11, 2026, Jason D. Tanner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for increased regulation of social media platforms to protect children.

- Advocates for increased regulation of social media platforms to protect children.

Supports limiting student cellphone use during school hours.

- Supports limiting student cellphone use during school hours.

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Supports state policies that encourage a wider range of housing options.

Supports "responsible, sustainable tax policies that keep Georgia competitive while protecting families and local communities."

Believes state transportation decisions should be based on local realities, and plans to work with the Georgia Department of Transportation to improve congestion relief, safety, and long-term planning for Cherokee County residents.

Supports conservation and land protection programs that help preserve green space and rural areas.

Supports policies that expand affordable in-home and community-based care for seniors.

Believes "unchecked online platforms can harm individuals, families, and communities. From cyber harassment to the spread of dangerous misinformation, social media has real-world consequences that affect public safety, mental health, and civic engagement."

Believes public safety relies on trust between residents and local law enforcement.

Opposes the integration of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations within local communities, advocating for a separation to ensure local law enforcement prioritizes public safety over immigration enforcement.

Said, "I will stand up for due process, local control, and keeping our communities safe through trust, not fear."

Supports fully funding public education, reducing classroom overcrowding, and ensuring classrooms have necessary resources.

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Georgia State Representative, District 20, Democratic Primary

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