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State Senate, District 23District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates

Max Burns
Max Burns
(Republican)
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Shayna Boston
(Democratic)
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In their own words

  • A Proven Conservative To Get Results for Georgia
    With a career spanning business, education and public service, Max Burns has a deep understanding of the diverse needs and priorities of Southeast Georgia. …
  • Healthcare
    With 30 years in education and ground-up experience from the classroom to senior administration to making policy for schools across the nation, Max has dedicated his career to preparing our children for their future. …
  • Healthcare
    With health delivery sites in three main areas of our district, Max realizes that there is a significant need to shape healthcare policy to better support local and rural healthcare delivery. …
  • Infrastructure
    Max lives on his family farm. He has a firm grasp on the realities that our farming and agribusiness communities are facing in this volatile political environment. …
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
  • SB 1 (2025) Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act: Yea · 3/31/2025 · Agree to House substitute, 34–20 · Senate Vote #373
  • HB 428 (2025) Health: codify right to in vitro fertilization: Yea · 3/27/2025 · Passage by substitute, 53–1 · Senate Vote #293
  • SB 68 (2025) Civil practice: revision of provisions on civil practice, evidence, damages and liability in tort actions: Yea · 3/21/2025 · Agree to House substitute, 34–21 · Senate Vote #273
  • HB 111 (2025) Income tax: reduce rate of tax: Yea · 3/20/2025 · Passage, 30–23 · Senate Vote #256
  • SB 36 (2025) Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Yea · 3/4/2025 · Passage, 32–23 · Senate Vote #142
  • SB 140 (2023) Prohibits certain surgical procedures for treating gender dysphoria in minors in hospitals and licensed facilities: Yea · 3/21/2023 · Agree to House substitute, 31–21 · Senate Vote #259

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.

Shayna Boston

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  • My Priorities for District 23
    The people of District 23 deserve leadership that listens, responds, and delivers real solutions for our communities. My priorities are rooted in the everyday concerns of the families, educators, business owners, and community leaders who make our district strong.
  • Strengthening Public Education
    As an educator, I understand the challenges facing our schools and the dedication of the teachers who show up every day for our students. …
  • Expanding Access to Healthcare and Mental Health Services
    Healthcare should be accessible and affordable for every family. I support expanding healthcare access in rural communities and increasing mental health resources so individuals and families can receive care close to home.
  • Supporting Small Businesses and Local Economies
    Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. I will advocate for policies that help local businesses grow, create jobs that provide livable wages, and support entrepreneurship across District 23.