Austin is originally from Fitzgerald, Georgia. He has a Bachelor's degree in education from Valdosta State University. He lives in Dunwoody with his wife, Christine, and their three children. They attend Dunwoody United Methodist Church.

Austin is a stay-at-home dad and a real estate agent. He works at Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Perimeter. He used to teach Physical Education for nearly ten years in private and public schools.

Austin McDonald’s campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

As of October 28, 2022, Austin McDonald’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Wants to promote a "free-market and sensible, common sense government spending to help Georgians pursue their American Dream".

Opposed adding additional government jobs or raising taxes

- Wants to promote a "free-market and sensible, common sense government spending to help Georgians pursue their American Dream".
- Opposed adding additional government jobs or raising taxes

Economy

Supports bringing more accessible resources to those with disabilities.

- Supports bringing more accessible resources to those with disabilities.

Healthcare

Supports law enforcement and first responders.

Wants to ensure "sufficient funding and effective police training" for the law enforcement community.

- Supports law enforcement and first responders. 
- Wants to ensure "sufficient funding and effective police training" for the law enforcement community.

Public Safety

Says, "Georgia’s education system is key in promoting innovation and solutions to state problems for the next generation of Georgians".

Supports fully funding schools and delivering teacher pay raises.

- Says, "Georgia’s education system is key in promoting innovation and solutions to state problems for the next generation of Georgians".
- Supports fully funding schools and delivering teacher pay raises.

Education

Austin McDonald

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