State House, District 20District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Charlice Byrd
WebsiteBallotpedia- Election Integrity
The chaos and confusion of the 2020 election underscored just how essential it is to protect the integrity of our elections. Georgians deserve elections that are secure, transparent, and verifiable-and leaders who will show up, do the work, and stand firm when it matters. …
CampaignCampaign website - End the Woke Agenda
Government and taxpayer-funded institutions should focus on core missions-public safety, education that prioritizes learning, and services delivered fairly and efficiently-not ideological activism. …
CampaignCampaign website - Parental Rights and Protecting Children
Parents-not bureaucrats-are the primary decision-makers for their children. I will fight to safeguard parental rights and protect kids from irreversible, life-altering decisions pushed by activists and government systems. …
CampaignCampaign website - Tax Relief and Eliminating the State Income Tax
Georgia families are working hard and feeling the pressure of rising costs. I support bold, responsible tax relief-working toward the elimination of Georgia’s state income tax. Government should live within its means, prioritize essentials, and return more money to the people who earned it.
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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: Excused · 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: Excused · 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.
Jason Tanner
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
Jason believes public office was never meant to be a career, it was meant to be a responsibility. Too often, leaders spend so long in politics that they lose sight of the people who put them there, trading service for loyalty to a political tribe. …
- Key message 2
Jason believes effective representation is built on solving problems, not fueling partisan conflict. In his career in digital forensics and eDiscovery, Jason has been trusted to tackle complex challenges where facts, evidence, and results, not ideology, determine success. …
- Key message 3
Cherokee County is growing rapidly, and Jason believes that growth demands leadership focused on the future, not the political battles of the past. As our community evolves, our challenges and opportunities will require thoughtful planning, transparency, and a commitment to responsible leadership. …