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John Albers earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville. He is a married father of two.

John is a fourth-generation firefighter and served as a volunteer firefighter. John has nearly three decades of management and consulting experience. His background includes working as a business owner, an executive and partner at the financial services firm Ronald Blue & Co., and as the chief information officer (CIO) for the law firm Fisher Phillips.

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John currently serves as a State Senator in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 56. He has held the seat since January 2011 and is currently running for re-election in 2026.

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Prioritizes investment in education, workforce, and agriculture.

- Seeks to pass balance state budgets.
- Prioritizes investment in education, workforce, and agriculture.

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John Albers lives with his wife, Kari, and they have two sons. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville.

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Passed the Giving the Gift of Life Act and became a national advocate for organ donation.

Sponsored legislation (SB 395) requiring physicians to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical Board regarding the Low THC Oil Patient Registry.

- Passed the Giving the Gift of Life Act and became a national advocate for organ donation.
- Sponsored legislation (SB 395) requiring physicians to submit certain information to the Georgia Composite Medical Board regarding the Low THC Oil Patient Registry.

Sponsored legislation regarding retirement benefits for first responders, specifically an act (SB 143) to allow certain members of the Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund to retire at age 50.

Sponsored legislation related to law enforcement and traffic safety, including a bill addressing the operation of a motor vehicle upon approach by a law enforcement vehicle during a traffic stop (HB 1161), and a bill adjusting penalties for reckless stunt driving (SB 160).

- Sponsored legislation regarding retirement benefits for first responders, specifically an act (SB 143) to allow certain members of the Georgia Firefighter's Pension Fund to retire at age 50.
- Sponsored legislation related to law enforcement and traffic safety, including a bill addressing the operation of a motor vehicle upon approach by a law enforcement vehicle during a traffic stop (HB 1161), and a bill adjusting penalties for reckless stunt driving (SB 160).

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