Vincent Wright is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who served 28 years in the military and later worked 12 years as a government contractor at the Pentagon. An Information Technology (IT) Program Manager with a MBA in IT Management and master’s degrees in Cyber Security, he led teams delivering secure technology solutions for national defense. A Deacon at Cross Church Atlanta and a dedicated family man, Vincent is running for County Commission to promote transparency, accountability, responsible spending, and reliable county services for the community.

Shuchita Patel moved to Alpharetta with her family in 1993 and has called North Georgia home for more than three decades. The daughter of immigrants and a Georgia State University graduate, she built a career in finance focused on budgeting, oversight, and long-term planning. She and her husband are raising their children in Forsyth County and are deeply invested in the community. Shuchita is running for County Commissioner to provide thoughtful leadership, responsible budgeting, and transparent decision-making as Forsyth County grows.

Ryan Fountain was born and raised in Ball Ground and has spent his life in Georgia. Growing up as the oldest of four in a single-parent household, he learned perseverance early while helping his mother care for his siblings. Having experienced firsthand the challenges many families face—from stretched grocery budgets to gaps in healthcare—Ryan understands struggles often debated only in theory under the Gold Dome. He is running for State House to bring real-world experience, collaboration, and a strong Georgia work ethic to the legislature and fight for policies that reflect the realities of working families.

Maureen Gault is an accountant who grew up in Georgia and has lived in Forsyth County for 6 years. She has 5 rescue dogs and is deeply passionate about animal welfare. Maureen supports quality healthcare, affordable childcare, and expanded services for veterans.

Elaine Padgett is a nurse with 30 years of healthcare experience, an Emory University BSN graduate, and a longtime Forsyth County resident whose three children attended Forsyth County Schools. She has worked at Grady Hospital and hospitals across North Metro Atlanta and later in healthcare case management. A dedicated community volunteer, she has served with local schools, CASA, the Forsyth Community Clinic, and Optimist International. Elaine is running for Georgia House District 25 to support small businesses, protect women’s healthcare decisions, and expand affordable healthcare for families.

Meredith Greene grew up in Forsyth County, GA. She is a disability advocate, health insurance advocate, mother, and animal rescue foster mom. Meredith is running for GA State House because she cares deeply about our community and our future.

Mateo Sanabria is a lifelong Cumming resident who has spent 23 years watching his community grow and evolve. Coming of age in the digital era, he brings a fresh perspective on the challenges facing the next generation—from economic inequality to emerging technology. With hands-on experience in programming and machine learning, Mateo focuses on data-driven policy, protecting digital privacy, and preparing Georgia for the technological future. He is running to bring energy, independence, and forward-thinking leadership to serve the community he has always called home. Greater than anything he wishes to lend a listening ear to his community and bring listening back to politics.

Jennifer Ambler is a Forsyth County resident who moved to Georgia in 2020 with her husband. Originally from Florida, she earned a BA in Political Science and Economics from the University of Florida and taught high school math in Philadelphia through Teach For America before launching a tax preparation business and working in musical theater in New York City. Active in local politics and a member of the Forsyth Democrats Executive Board, Jennifer advocates for reproductive rights, Medicaid expansion, and stronger voting protections to ensure opportunity and fair representation for all Georgians.

Born and raised in Georgia and a graduate of its public schools, Jessica Roper has worked as a mental health therapist since 2009, serving families and supporting veterans and military families through the Department of Veterans Affairs. With a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia, she has seen firsthand where systems fall short. Jessica is running to bring empathy, real-world experience, and practical leadership to ensure families receive the support they deserve and never have to navigate challenges alone.

Laura Murvartian moved to the United States from Mexico at age eight when her parents settled in Minnesota in pursuit of the American Dream. Inspired by their hard work, she built a career as a business executive, small business owner, and nonprofit leader. Laura is running for office because she believes that dream is slipping away for too many families in Georgia. Her campaign focuses on expanding access to healthcare, protecting democracy, strengthening Georgia’s economy for working families, and ensuring every child has access to strong schools.

Tony Kozycki is a former Naval aviator and attorney whose career has been defined by service and leadership. His experience leading complex combat missions and working with international allies, combined with his work as a lawyer defending human rights, shapes his approach to public service. Tony now practices law with his family, continuing his commitment to protecting the freedoms he once defended abroad. He brings that same dedication to Congress, focusing on national security, veterans’ issues, and bipartisan cooperation.

Keisha Lance Bottoms was born and raised in Georgia, tracing her family's roots five generations back to a plantation near Crawfordville. Called to public service to expand opportunity for working families, she became the 60th Mayor of Atlanta, the first in the city's history to have served in all three branches of government, having previously been a Judge and City Councilmember.

As Mayor, sworn in January 2, 2018, Bottoms led Atlanta through the COVID-19 pandemic while advancing her "One Atlanta" vision of an affordable, resilient, and equitable city. Her administration delivered four consecutive balanced budgets without property tax increases, layoffs, or furloughs, secured major investments in affordable housing, gave first responders a historic pay raise, and left the city with $181M in reserves — well above the Charter's requirements. She also emerged as a national leader on civil rights reform and economic opportunity.

Following her term, Bottoms served as Senior Advisor to President Biden, leading the transformation of the White House Office of Public Engagement and directing outreach to a broad coalition of stakeholders, including business leaders, labor unions, and diverse communities across the country.

She has chaired the Community Development and Housing Committee and Census Task Force for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, served as a Trustee of the African American Mayors Association, and received the Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Senator Josh McLaurin is running for Lieutenant Governor to give Georgia Democrats a messenger who can advocate for our values and challenge Republican narratives with clarity and conviction.

A Yale-educated attorney and proud Double-Dawg graduate of the University of Georgia, Josh has served as a state legislator for eight years — first in the State House, now in the State Senate — representing Georgia's 14th Senate District, including Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, and Alpharetta. At the Capitol, he's built a reputation as one of the leading voices fighting back against Republican efforts to stack the deck for corporations and bully vulnerable people for political gain.

Josh has delivered real results, passing the first-ever statewide regulations on the predatory car booting industry and securing Georgia's first-ever $1 million in state funding for research into breakthrough PTSD therapies for veterans.

Born and raised in Georgia, Senator Jon Ossoff serves as our Senior United States Senator.

Since his election, Sen. Ossoff has built bipartisanship in the Senate to achieve meaningful legislative results for Georgia — even in a divided Congress. In his first two years in office, Sen. Ossoff passed into law more standalone bills than any other freshman Senator.

Sen. Ossoff’s legislative achievements include laws to protect children online; to strengthen public safety; to tackle the opioid epidemic and prevent fentanyl trafficking across the Southern Border; to investigate unsolved lynchings and Civil Rights murders; to strengthen mental health care services for veterans; and to fight corruption and improve security in U.S. prisons.

Sen. Ossoff has led bipartisan investigations that exposed the mistreatment of military families living in privatized housing; corruption in Federal prisons; the sexual assault of female inmates; the medical mistreatment of women in Federal detention; and the abuse of children in foster care.

Sen. Ossoff has upgraded and strengthened health care facilities across Georgia, helped pass legislation that capped the cost of insulin for seniors at $35/month, and passed bipartisan legislation to protect our kids from online exploitation.

Sen. Ossoff has relentlessly championed Georgia’s economic development, passing legislation into law that has attracted thousands of advanced manufacturing jobs and billions of dollars of investment to Georgia.