State Senate, District 51District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Will Wade
WebsiteBallotpedia- Winning for Our Kids
Will has been the lead sponsor on important bills that have helped defend our kids from the woke left. Thanks to his efforts, CRT has been stripped out of our school curriculum, doctors can no longer perform sex changes on minors, and biological men can no longer play in girl’s sports.
CampaignCampaign website - Winning for Our Families
Will has helped cut our taxes multiple times in just four years and returned thousands of dollars directly back to our pockets. He also increased the child tax credit and helped provide relief for homeowners by stopping excessive property tax hikes.
CampaignCampaign website - Winning for Law & Order
Will has been a friend to law enforcement, providing pay raises for police and ensuring they have all the tools they need to do their jobs. He’s cracked down on rising gang violence, increased penalties for drug dealers, and sent illegals packing.
CampaignCampaign website - Winning for Small Businesses
As a community banker, Will has been an advocate for small business owners. He’s worked to cut regulations and helped make it easier to do business in Georgia. Will is working, and winning, for job creators so they can bring more jobs and opportunity to North Georgia.
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Gary St. Lawrence
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
I’m running to be your senator because friends and folks I care about in North Georgia are struggling, with a chronically unstable job market, low pay, rising costs, and an inflated housing market. Our Republican leaders simply aren’t leading. They reject any demand for public town halls. …
- Key message 2
• Specific tax relief for retirees & people on fixed incomes and workers; eliminate homestead property taxes on 5 residential acres or less.
- Key message 3
• Improve/expand health care, facilities, accessibility and support services for Seniors & Veterans; Increase federal & state funding for hospitals, clinics and medical staff; at least 1 full-service publicly funded clinic in every county.