State House, District 45District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Certified write-in candidates: Jai Wall.
Sharon Cooper
WebsiteBallotpedia- Priorities
As a leader and faithful representative of Cobb County throughout her time in office, Sharon Cooper has demonstrated a true appreciation for the people in her district and a true passion for making a difference in the lives of Georgians. …
CampaignCampaign website - Campaign statement
Sharon understands that our shared conservative values are what aligns the hearts and goals of citizens across this district and our state. The liberal agenda is pushing too much, too fast, without any regard for the taxpayer’s money or long-term impact on society. …
CampaignCampaign website - Healthcare: Fighting for Quality Patient Care
Sharon is passionate about taking care of people – it is what she does. With a Masters in Nursing, Sharon worked her whole adult life in the healthcare field as a nurse and training others in the profession. …
CampaignCampaign website - Education: Supporting Lifelong Learning Initiatives
Sharon believes that education is the bedrock of our society. In her early career, Sharon leveraged her Masters in Education to teach disadvantaged learners. …
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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: 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: Excused · 3/16/2023 · Passage, 96–75 · House Vote #243
- HB 481 (2019) Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act: Nay · 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.
Michelle Schreiner
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
Strong public schools opened doors for me, and I want every child to have that same opportunity. I grew up in East Cobb and benefited from Georgia public schools, the HOPE Scholarship, and a Pell Grant before earning three degrees from UGA and becoming a professor. Now I’m raising twins in our local schools. …
- Key message 2
Healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and easier for families to navigate. At the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, I evaluated healthcare programs and worked to protect taxpayers from fraud, waste, and abuse. …
- Key message 3
East Cobb families feel the effects of state decisions in everyday life, from household costs and utility bills to traffic, development, and the time it takes to get where we need to go. My local zoning service taught me that growth works best when communities plan ahead. …