Georgia State Senate District 51

Will Wade

Will Wade was born in Dawsonville, Georgia. Wade graduated from Dawson County High School. He earned a degree in finance and accounting. Wade's career experience includes working as a bank teller.

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Campaign site

Chip In: “"When it comes to fighting, and winning, for North Georgia, no one will ever outwork me. It’s my honor to serve as your advocate in Atlanta and I hope to have your support in my campaign for State Senate."” (Campaign website)

Gary St. Lawrence

Gary St. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1989. He earned a high school diploma from Greater Lawrence Regional Technical School. He earned an associate degree from Northern Virginia Community College in 1987, a bachelor's degree from Ottawa University in 2004, and a graduate degree from the University of the Incarnate Work in 2013. His career experience includes working in journalism.

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Education & schools: “▪︎ Raise our national rankings in Health Care (37th), Per Capita Income (33rd), Education (27th), Child/Family Well-Being (42nd) & Business Growth (26th).” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))
Economy, jobs & cost of living: “▪︎ Rewrite our 42-year-old Quality of Basic Education (QBE) formula; Restore Civics, Home Economics (Life Arts) and Industrial Arts in public schools.” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))
Priorities & campaign themes: “I believe the oaths to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and Georgia are sacred, and that the government we fund should serve us and keep all of us healthy, comfortable and thriving.” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))
Education & schools: “Raise our national rankings in Health Care (46th), Per Capita Income (33rd), Education (34th) & Business Growth (26th).” (Campaign website (via Ballotpedia))