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State Senate, District 21District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates

Jason Dickerson
Jason Dickerson
(Republican)
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Kori Simmons
Kori Simmons
(Democratic)
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In their own words

Jason Dickerson

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  • SENATOR Jason t. dickerson
    Born and raised in Cherokee County, Jason's roots run deep in the community he loves. The son and grandson of combat veterans, he grew up on a farm in Union Hill, learning the values of hard work, faith, and service. …
  • Campaign statement
    As a political outsider, Dickerson stepped up to serve our community rather than lobbyists or special interests. He hasn't taken a single penny from private, corporate, or lobbyist donors. …
Voting record
  • SB 220 (2026) Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (renames low-THC oil as medical cannabis): Nay · 3/18/2026 · Agree to House substitute as amended, 38–14 · Senate Vote #742

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.

Kori Simmons

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  • Key message 1
    Government should work in practice, not just on paper. Too often, policies sound good but fall apart in implementation, leaving people to deal with the consequences. I’m focused on how things actually function — how decisions affect daily life, infrastructure, and long-term outcomes. …
  • Key message 2
    When there’s no accountability, costs get pushed onto the public, whether it’s failing infrastructure, rising expenses, or environmental damage. I believe in clear standards, transparency, and making sure decisions hold up over time. If something doesn’t work, we should know why and fix it. …
  • Key message 3
    Growth is inevitable, but mismanaged growth is a choice. We need to plan for long-term impacts on infrastructure, housing, and natural resources instead of reacting after the fact. That means setting strong standards upfront so development doesn’t come at the expense of our communities. …