Michael lives with his wife Lindsay and their five children on a family-operated farm in Senoia, GA and Meriwether County. Details about where he attended school and what church he attends were not provided.

Michael J. Riesen is a partner at Smith Gambrell and Russell LLP, an Atlanta-based international law firm, where he specializes in business and intellectual property law. He is a licensed patent attorney and a Solicitor under the laws of England and Wales. His legal practice serves a range of clients, from solo inventors and entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies.

As of April 8, 2024, Michael J. Riesen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "I am a small business owner in District 136 through which my wife and I instill a sense of work ethic and confidence in our children, while serving the community."

Said, "Your hard-earned money should be respected... I'm all about making sure we use our state's budget wisely... Less waste, more value for your dollar."

Supports policies for farmer aid, healthcare access, and economic growth in Georgia. Advocates for innovation and freedom to attract top talent, benefiting agriculture, healthcare, and businesses statewide. Commitment to progress and innovation.

Supports policies for farmer aid... and economic growth in Georgia. Advocates for innovation and freedom to attract top talent, benefiting agriculture, healthcare, and businesses statewide. Commitment to progress and innovation.

- Said, "Your hard-earned money should be respected... I'm all about making sure we use our state's budget wisely... Less waste, more value for your dollar."
- Supports policies for farmer aid... and economic growth in Georgia. Advocates for innovation and freedom to attract top talent, benefiting agriculture, healthcare, and businesses statewide. Commitment to progress and innovation.

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Michael J. Riesen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Promises to increase access to healthcare.

- Promises to increase access to healthcare.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Said, "Feeling safe in our neighborhoods is non-negotiable. I stand shoulder to shoulder with our police and first responders. They're our everyday heroes, and I'll back them up to keep our streets safe."

- Said, "Feeling safe in our neighborhoods is non-negotiable. I stand shoulder to shoulder with our police and first responders. They're our everyday heroes, and I'll back them up to keep our streets safe."

Public Safety

Said, "Prior to law, I was a high school teacher and instructor at community college. My heart for teaching and coaching remains a constant in my life, and such experience allows me to present complex situations to any audience."

Said, "As a dad and a former teacher, I know firsthand the power of a good education... I'll work to make sure parents and teachers have a say in what our kids learn, ensuring they're ready for real life."

Said, "I'll work to make sure parents and teachers have a say in what our kids learn, ensuring they're ready for real life."

- Said, "I'll work to make sure parents and teachers have a say in what our kids learn, ensuring they're ready for real life."

Education

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Michael J. Riesen

Michael J. Riesen lives with his wife Lindsay and their five children on a family-operated farm in Senoia, GA and Meriwether County. Details about where he attended school and what church he attends were not provided.

As of April 4, 2024, Michael J. Riesen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises to increase access to healthcare

- Promises to increase access to healthcare

As of April 3, 2024, Michael J. Riesen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.