Georgia State House District 26

Current seat holder: Lauren W. McDonald III.

Lauren W. McDonald III

Lauren W. McDonald III was born in Commerce, Georgia, and lives in Cumming, Georgia. McDonald graduated from The McCallie School. His career experience includes working in a hardware store and co-founding L.W. McDonald & Son Funeral Home. He is the son of Lauren McDonald Jr.

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Campaign site

Priorities & campaign themes: “Champion controlled growth that preserves Lake Lanier, the Chattahoochee River and our beautiful foothill community.” (Campaign website)
Energy, environment & water: “Remain vigilant in protecting our water resources.” (Campaign website)
Infrastructure & transportation: “Fight for more proactive transportation and infrastructure solutions for our district.” (Campaign website)

Meredith Greene

Meredith Greene

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Education: “I am passionate about mental health supports, women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, DEI, quality education for all, healthcare access, fiscal responsibility, and animal welfare. I am a Jesus-follower who loves and advocates for people of all backgrounds, doctrines, and faiths. My God loves ALL people unconditionally as they are. Period.” (Campaign website)