2026 Georgia Primary Election

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Douglas C. McKillip - McKillip Law Firm

Doug McKillip - Biography

Doug McKillip is from Athens. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He has three children with his wife, Mary, and attends First Presbyterian Church.

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Doug previously served as the state representative for Georgia's 115th District. He served three terms from 2007 to 2013.

Doug currently works as an attorney at the McKillip Law Firm, LLC. He previously worked as an attorney for Lancaster and McKillip, PC and Winburn, Lewis & Barrow, PC.

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Former State Rep. Doug McKillip Announces Run for Athens Senate Seat

As a state representative, sponsored a ban on abortion after 20-weeks of pregnancy.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- As a state representative, sponsored a ban on abortion after 20-weeks of pregnancy.

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As of March 11, 2026, Douglas Carl McKillip’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes policies which prohibit local police and government officials from enforcing federal immigration laws.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports banning heroin.
- Opposes policies which prohibit local police and government officials from enforcing federal immigration laws.

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Opposes participation of transgender athletes in school sports.

Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

- Opposes participation of transgender athletes in school sports.
- Opposes education on race and racism.
- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.

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Marc McMain - Ballotpedia

McMain steps down from Walton County GOP chair to prepare for run for state office

Marc McMain is from Monroe, Georgia. He attended Rockdale County High School and has an associate's degree in Spanish. He volunteered as the chairman of the Walton County Republican Party. He lives with his wife, Liliana, and their two children in Monroe. 

Marc previously ran for U.S. House, Georgia, District 10, in 2022, but did not win. 

Marc currently works as the owner of the Small Values Magazine. He also works as a real estate agent. 

Support eliminating the Georgia state income tax.

Supports reducing government regulations affecting businesses.

Advocates for reducing government spending and eliminating waste.

- Support eliminating the Georgia state income tax.
- Supports reducing government regulations affecting businesses.
- Advocates for reducing government spending and eliminating waste.

As of March 11, 2026, Marc McMain’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increasing access to mental health resources.

- Opposes abortion access.
- Supports increasing access to mental health resources.

Supports increased support and benefits for law enforcement officers.

Advocates for stricter enforcement against gang activity.

Promises to reduce undocumented immigration.

- Opposes gun control.
- Supports increased support and benefits for law enforcement officers.
- Advocates for stricter enforcement against gang activity.
- Promises to reduce undocumented immigration.

Supports expanding financial literacy education.

- Supports programs that allow qualifying families to use public money for alternative schooling options, including private schools.
- Supports expanding financial literacy education.

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Michael Broun announces campaign for Georgia senate

Michael S. Broun - Cowsert Heath Attorneys at Law

Michael Broun lives in Athens, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Georgia and his law degree from the University of Mississippi. He volunteered with the Board of Brightpaths and the March of Dimes. He lives with his wife and their two children. 

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Michael's campaign for Georgia State Senate, District 46, is his first run for public office. 

Michael currently works as an attorney at Cowsert and Heath. He previously worked as a law clerk with Judge Lawton Stephens in Georgia's Western Judicial Circuit. 

Advocates for the elimination of state income and property taxes to increase take-home income.

Supports policies to keep Georgia a top state for business and attract economic growth.

Promotes infrastructure investment and business-friendly policies to create jobs.

- Advocates for the elimination of state income and property taxes to increase take-home income.
- Supports policies to keep Georgia a top state for business and attract economic growth.
- Promotes infrastructure investment and business-friendly policies to create jobs.

As of March 11, 2026, Michael Shannon Broun’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes increased funding and support for law enforcement.

- Prioritizes increased funding and support for law enforcement.

Advocates to keep schools focused on academics rather than political ideological topics.

Supports investing in teachers and prioritizing student success.

- Advocates to keep schools focused on academics rather than political ideological topics.
- Supports investing in teachers and prioritizing student success.

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- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.

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