Mark Fernandez has lived in Cherokee County for 21 years. He and his wife, Shawn, have two children together. He is a lifelong Conservative and has volunteered as troop committee chairman for Trail Life, a Christian scouting group. 

Mark Fernandez is originally from Marietta, Georgia. Mark earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a master's degree from Georgia State University. He lives with his wife, Shawn, and their two children in Woodstock.

Mark has 28 years of leadership experience at a Fortune 100 company, with roles in finance, operations, digital transformation, data management, and enterprise governance. He is known for profit-and-loss management and digital capabilities.

Mark currently works as a vice president for McGriff. He previously worked as a vice president for U.S. Insurance Services and as a sales executive for Travelers.

Mark's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 20, is his first time running for public office.

Mark’s campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives District 20 is his first run for public office.

Plans to "eliminate the state income tax" to put money back in the pockets of families.

Plans to maintain low tax burdens in Cherokee County and curb rising property taxes and insurance premiums while ensuring transparency for citizens.

- Plans to "eliminate the state income tax" to put money back in the pockets of families.
- Plans to maintain low tax burdens in Cherokee County and curb rising property taxes and insurance premiums while ensuring transparency for citizens.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, Mark Angel Fernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports "protecting the unborn" and "pro-life values".

- Supports "protecting the unborn" and "pro-life values".

Healthcare

Believes that only American citizens should vote.

- Believes that only American citizens should vote.

Voting & Elections

Supports "Constitutional Carry" and "Second Amendment rights".

Supports public safety by backing law enforcement, ensuring they have necessary resources, and advocating for closed borders and legal immigration.

- Supports "Constitutional Carry" and "Second Amendment rights".
- Supports public safety by backing law enforcement, ensuring they have necessary resources, and advocating for closed borders and legal immigration.

Public Safety

Advocates for parental rights, school choice, and public schools, recognizing the need for diverse solutions for students.

Supports maintaining momentum in education by increasing teacher pay, improving school safety, expanding mental health services, and implementing programs to enhance student achievement. Advocates for parental rights, school choice, and public schools, recognizing the need for diverse solutions for students.

Supports maintaining momentum in education by increasing teacher pay, improving school safety, expanding mental health services, and implementing programs to enhance student achievement. 

- Advocates for parental rights, school choice, and public schools, recognizing the need for diverse solutions for students.
- Supports maintaining momentum in education by increasing teacher pay, improving school safety, expanding mental health services, and implementing programs to enhance student achievement. 

Education

Ethics & Conduct

Mark Angel Fernandez

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