State House, District 18District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Tyler Smith
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Tyler Paul is committed to advocating for policies that support hardworking Georgians, with a focus on affordability, tax relief, safe communities, and strong schools. Rooted in his faith and conservative values, this base guides his decision-making in government. …
CampaignCampaign website - Committed To Public Safety
Safe communities are essential for prosperity. Tyler Paul stood with law enforcement to pass new legislation that makes knowingly obstructing a police officer with a vehicle while they are performing their official duties a felony offense.
CampaignCampaign website - Fighting For Your Rights
Tyler Paul believes that a smaller government is essential for a successful republic. As Chair of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, he works diligently at the state capitol to limit government overreach and protect our constitutional rights. This particularly involves safeguarding our Second Amendment freedoms. …
CampaignCampaign website - Improving Education
A strong education lays the foundation for every child's success. Tyler Paul helped pass the Georgia Early Literacy Act to provide literacy coaches in all public schools, ensuring students are reading at grade level by 3rd grade.
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Voting record
- SB 220 (2026) Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (renames low-THC oil as medical cannabis): Yea · 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: Nay · 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
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.
Pat Rhudy
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