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.

Metin Vargonen is an engineer and clean-energy leader working on battery storage systems that strengthen and decarbonize the electric grid. He holds degrees in Applied Physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Materials Science and Engineering, and an MBA from the University of North Georgia. He has developed advanced battery technologies for transportation, defense, and energy infrastructure and now leads teams deploying large-scale energy storage worldwide. A poll worker since 2020, Metin is running to protect women’s healthcare rights, improve affordability through fair taxes, and establish responsible AI regulations.

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 ene

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.

Nathan Hombroek is a husband, father of three, and Georgia resident who grew up in Gwinnett County and lives in Johns Creek. A Brookwood High School graduate, he earned a degree in Economics and an MBA from Georgia Tech. Nathan serves on the Georgia Tech Business Analytics Center Executive Council and advises on data and AI innovation through the International Institute for Analytics. He is running for State Senate to strengthen digital infrastructure, support ethical technology policy, and expand workforce opportunities.

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.

Case Norton is a working parent and union camera technician running for Congress after experiencing firsthand how broken policies affect real families. From losing healthcare coverage to raising two neurodivergent children in an underfunded Title I school and navigating job instability, Norton understands the challenges many Americans face every day. He’s running to bring real-world experience to Washington, demand accountability and transparency, and fight for policies that support working families—not corporate interests.

After two decades inside the Environmental Protection Agency, Larry Long has seen how government decisions affect jobs, clean water, public lands, and taxpayers. Frustrated by corruption, misinformation, and reckless policies that burden everyday Americans, he’s running for Congress to speak plainly, expose how those policies hit families’ wallets, and push back against politics that reward chaos over accountability. His campaign isn’t about fitting into Washington—it’s about fighting back with facts.

Jayson Toweh comes from generations of service members, union leaders, and farmers who believed in hard work and leaving communities better than they found them. His career focuses on public health, environmental quality, and economic stability. Currently a PhD candidate at Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability and a member of United Electrical Workers Local 1043, his research examines how severe weather and power outages impact families and local economies. Jayson is running to advance practical solutions that strengthen communities, improve energy reliability, and build a healthier, more resilient future for Georgia’s 7th District.

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.

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.