State House, District 3District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Mitchell Horner
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Mitchell Horner is fighting to reduce the tax burden on Georgia families and ensure taxpayers keep more of their hard-earned money. He supports policies that promote responsible budgeting and limit unnecessary government spending.
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In the Georgia House of Representatives, Mitchell championed HB 581, allowing a 1% sales tax option to offset property taxes, helping homeowners in Catoosa County see meaningful property tax relief.
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I understand that outside groups are saying I lowered property taxes to near zero. Though that's not accurate, we have:
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Passed local sales tax that, if adopted by local governments, could lower taxes to near zero in Catoosa County
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Voting record
- SB 220 (2026) Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (renames low-THC oil as medical cannabis): Nay · 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: Excused · 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
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.
Margaret Spear
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Strong public schools are one of the best investments we can make in Georgia’s future. I believe every child deserves access to a quality education, every teacher deserves support and respect, and every community deserves schools that are set up to succeed. …
- Key message 2
The people of Georgia know their communities better than politicians in Atlanta, DC, or power brokers far away. I believe in protecting local decision-making, keeping government accountable, and focusing on practical solutions that actually work for the people who live here. …
- Key message 3
Families should be able to get the care they need without unnecessary barriers. That includes improving access to healthcare in our communities and taking maternal health seriously as a public priority. …