State House, District 15District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Matthew Gambill
WebsiteBallotpedia- Record: taxes
Lowered the state income tax, delivered income tax rebates (including carrying this year’s rebate bill), suspended the gas tax, and provided property tax relief refunds
CampaignCampaign website - Record: local property tax
Capped property taxes for Bartow County (including the 3% annual assessed-value increase limit tied to CPI that took effect this year) and carried local legislation increasing homestead exemptions for Cartersville, Bartow County, and Bartow County Schools
CampaignCampaign website - Record: abortion
Passed the Heartbeat Bill - the strongest pro-life law in the country
CampaignCampaign website - Record: teacher pay
Made Georgia’s teachers the highest paid in the Southeast with nearly $10,000 in raises over the last eight years
CampaignCampaign website - Record: conservation
Secured the state acquisition of the 14,000-acre Pine Log Mountain Wildlife Management Area in Bartow County - one of the state’s largest land purchases - permanently conserving the land for public use including hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and camping (worked with Georgia DNR, the Governor’s Office, …
CampaignCampaign website
Voting record
- SB 220 (2026) Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (renames low-THC oil as medical cannabis): Excused · 3/23/2026 · Agree to Senate amendment to House substitute, 144–21 · House Vote #743
- SB 36 (2025) Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Yea · 4/2/2025 · Passage, 96–70 · House Vote #401
- SB 1 (2025) Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act: Yea · 3/31/2025 · Passage, 100–64 · House Vote #350
- HB 428 (2025) Health: codify right to in vitro fertilization: Yea · 3/28/2025 · Agree to Senate substitute, 160–0 · House Vote #333
- SB 68 (2025) Civil practice: revision of provisions on civil practice, evidence, damages and liability in tort actions: Yea · 3/20/2025 · Passage, 91–82 · House Vote #290
- HB 111 (2025) Income tax: reduce rate of tax: Yea · 3/6/2025 · Passage, 110–60 · House Vote #196
- SB 140 (2023) Prohibits certain surgical procedures for treating gender dysphoria in minors in hospitals and licensed facilities: Yea · 3/16/2023 · Passage, 96–75 · House Vote #243
- HB 481 (2019) Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act: Yea · 3/29/2019 · Agree to Senate substitute, 92–78 · House Vote #343
Official roll calls, Georgia General Assembly (open the vote number on the bill page). Final floor vote on each bill in the chamber the member sat in at the time (passage, or agreeing to the other chamber's changes); titles are the official captions. Bills voted on before the member took office are not listed. Which bills and why · Checked 10/18/2026.
Public record
Organization roles
- Board of Directors: Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting; Boys and Girls Clubs of Bartow County; Recovery Bartow; State Workforce Development Board; Truett McConnell UniversityCampaign website
- Past Chair: Boys and Girls Clubs Georgia Area Council; Murphy-Harpst Children’s HomeCampaign website
- Former Executive Director, Georgia Association for Career & Technical EducationCampaign website
Gender policy
- SB 1 (2025) Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act: Yea3/31/2025 · official roll call · House Vote #350
- SB 140 (2023) Prohibits certain surgical procedures for treating gender dysphoria in minors in hospitals and licensed facilities: Yea3/16/2023 · official roll call · House Vote #243
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Lauren Jones
WebsiteBallotpedia- Affordability
I believe affordability is about protecting the quality of life our families work hard to build. No one should feel like they are falling behind just trying to pay for housing, groceries, healthcare, and everyday necessities. …
CampaignCampaign website - Health care & immigration
I believe Georgia families deserve a state government that tackles real problems with practical solutions. On healthcare, that means expanding access to primary care, mental health services, and rural healthcare so families are not forced to drive hours or wait too long to get the care they need. …
CampaignCampaign website - Transparency
Government should answer to the people — not operate behind closed doors. I believe in honest leadership, clear communication, and real accountability at every level of public service. Our community deserves transparency, responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and leaders who will always put the public first.
CampaignCampaign website
Public record
Events
- Bella for Georgia Masquerade BallOct. 22, 2026 · Big Door Winery, The Tasting Room, White, GA · Bella Bautista campaign (ActBlue: contributions benefit Bella Bautista) · Listed to give remarks · ActBlue event page · Lauren Jones campaign site
- Walk with Lauren Jones & Bella Bautista at PrideOct. 11, 2026 · Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA · Listed on Lauren Jones' campaign site · Lauren Jones campaign site
- Elevate Autism Inc Care and Bike ShowOct. 10, 2026 · 315 Etowah Dr, Cartersville, GA · Listed on her campaign site · Lauren Jones campaign site
- Atlanta Pride!Oct. 10–11, 2026 · 1071 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA · Listed on her campaign site · Lauren Jones campaign site
- Meet & Greet - Guest SpeakerOct. 9 and Oct. 10, 2026 · Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta, GA · Listed on her campaign site · Oct. 9 listing · Oct. 10 listing
- Pretty In PinkOct. 6, 2026 · Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Atlanta, GA · Listed on her campaign site · Lauren Jones campaign site
- Drag Show FundraiserSept. 27, 2026 · Atlanta Eagle, Atlanta, GA · Jones for Georgia (Eventbrite organizer) · Eventbrite listing · Lauren Jones campaign site
- Bartow County Democrats Annual FundraiserSept. 23, 2026 · Big Door Vineyards, White, GA · Bartow County Democratic Committee (GA) · Listed among candidates joining · ActBlue event page
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