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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.

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

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

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

Public Safety

Supports limiting student cellphone use during school hours.

- Supports limiting student cellphone use during school hours.

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Jason D. Tanner

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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