State Senate, District 38District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Rashaun Kemp
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My experience as a husband, father, teacher, principal, education advocate, government official, and community leader have prepared me to not only be ready for this role, but to also deliver results for the people of the 38th Senate District and the Great State of Georgia. …
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Voting record
- SB 220 (2026) Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (renames low-THC oil as medical cannabis): Yea · 3/18/2026 · Agree to House substitute as amended, 38–14 · Senate Vote #742
- SB 1 (2025) Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act: Nay · 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: Nay · 3/21/2025 · Agree to House substitute, 34–21 · Senate Vote #273
- HB 111 (2025) Income tax: reduce rate of tax: Excused · 3/20/2025 · Passage, 30–23 · Senate Vote #256
- SB 36 (2025) Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Nay · 3/4/2025 · Passage, 32–23 · Senate Vote #142
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.
Eric Helvy
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
Eric believes in public safety and community stability. He wants strengthening partnerships between law enforcement and the community and ensuring state policies empower not undermine local safety efforts.
- Key message 2
Eric believes in tax relief and economic growth through advocating for responsible property tax reform to protect homeowners and seniors. He supports long-term state income tax reduction strategies and promotes small business growth and entrepreneurship.
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Eric believes in school choice and educational excellence. He supports expanding educational options for families and increasing workforce development and career-readiness program. Eric believes in ensuring literacy and foundational academic performance remain a top priority.