2026 Georgia Primary Election

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2026 Georgia Primary Runoff

Blake Elsberry and his wife, Lauren, have two children together. They live in Northwest Georgia. 

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Blake Elsberry lives in Trion, Georgia. He earned his associate's degree in invasive cardiovascular technology and applied science from Georgia Northwestern Technical College. He volunteers as a Gideon. He lives with his wife, Lauren, and their two children. 

Blake is a regional director at his company. He also serves as a Gideon. 

Blake currently works as a regional director. He previously worked as a cardiovascular technologist at Floyd Hospital.

Blake is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Senate, District 53.

Blake currently serves as Chattooga County commissioner. He was first elected in 2019 and is in his second term. 

Supports property tax reform and ending the tax on unrealized gains.

Prioritizes property tax reform and ending the tax on unrealized gains.

Supports eliminating "unnecessary regulations" for farmers and wants to ban the sale of lab-grown beef and milk in Georgia.

- Prioritizes property tax reform and ending the tax on unrealized gains.
- Supports eliminating "unnecessary regulations" for farmers and wants to ban the sale of lab-grown beef and milk in Georgia.

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As of March 11, 2026, Blake Allan Elsberry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Advocates for the expansion of "quality healthcare".

- Advocates for the expansion of "quality healthcare".

Healthcare

Supports measures to ensure Georgia's elections are "accurate, secure, and trustworthy."

- Supports measures to ensure Georgia's elections are "accurate, secure, and trustworthy."

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Denise Burns is from North Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in hospitality and business management from Berry College. She and her husband have four adult children. Denise is a Christian.

Denise Burns is from North Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree in hospitality and business management from Berry College. She and her husband have four adult children

Denise is a small-farm homesteader and a homeschool mom. She previously worked in management roles with the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Atlanta and held national sales positions. She also served as chairman of the Georgia Republican Party's 14th Congressional District for four years.

Denise previously served as chair of the Georgia Republican Party's 14th Congressional District.

Supports reducing regulations for family farms.

Supports reducing government intervention in the economy, including cutting unnecessary regulations and protecting private property.

Supports "responsible budgeting, transparency, and respect for private property."

- Supports reducing regulations for family farms.
- Supports reducing government intervention in the economy, including cutting unnecessary regulations and protecting private property.
- Supports "responsible budgeting, transparency, and respect for private property."

As of March 11, 2026, Denise Pierce Burns’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes "one-size-fits-all" government mandates in healthcare, supporting the rights of doctors, parents, and patients to make individual health decisions.

- Opposes abortion.
- Opposes "one-size-fits-all" government mandates in healthcare, supporting the rights of doctors, parents, and patients to make individual health decisions.

Supports parental control over their children's education.

- Supports parental control over their children's education.

Denise Pierce Burns

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Lanny Elwyn Thomas lives in Trion, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in education from West Georgia College and his master's degree and Education Specialist degree from Jacksonville State University. He has volunteered with the Lookout Mountain Court Appointed Special Advocates, the Summerville/Trion Optimist Club, and the Georgia Municipal Association, District 1. He lives with his wife, Chrysan, and their four adult children. 

Lanny previously taught at Pennville Elementary School and LaFayette High School and served as the Head Basketball Coach at Trion City Schools.

Lanny previously taught at Pennville Elementary School, LaFayette High School, and Trion City Schools. 

Lanny Elwyn Thomas is a former mayor of the Town of Trion. He first won the office in 2000 and served one term before stepping down. He later returned to public office as a Trion city council member and was subsequently re-elected as mayor, demonstrating long-term trust from his community.

Lanny previously served as the Mayor of Trion, Georgia and as a member of the Trion City Council. 

Supports attracting new businesses and strengthening local job opportunities.

Advocates for supporting small business and rural workforce development.

Supports lowering taxes and promoting fiscal responsibility.

Calls for the expansion of broadband and the improvement of rural infrastructure.

Supports policies benefiting farmers and agricultural development.

- Supports attracting new businesses and strengthening local job opportunities.
- Advocates for supporting small business and rural workforce development.
- Supports lowering taxes and promoting fiscal responsibility.
- Calls for the expansion of broadband and the improvement of rural infrastructure.
- Supports policies benefiting farmers and agricultural development.

As of March 11, 2026, Lanny Elwyn Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes improvements to healthcare access in rural areas.

- Prioritizes improvements to healthcare access in rural areas.

Prioritizes law enforcement and increased public safety resources.

- Prioritizes law enforcement and increased public safety resources.

Advocates for parental involvement in education.

Supports strengthening public schools and supporting teachers.

- Advocates for parental involvement in education.
- Supports strengthening public schools and supporting teachers.

Lanny Elwyn Thomas

Supports small businesses, local jobs, and new opportunities for rural communities.

Supports reducing government growth and ensuring tax dollars are used wisely.

Believes in keeping education local, transparent, and focused on student success.

Supports providing officers with tools to ensure community safety.

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Georgia State Senator, District 53, Republican Primary

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