Chad Paton

Chad Paton is a candidate for State House District 120 Primary Election in 2026 in Georgia State House District 120, Georgia.

Tenured Associate Professor in Athens, GA

Also running: Gary Ward Black Jr., Mary Suzanna Karatassos.

Chad Paton, a lifelong conservative, devoted Christian, and tenured associate professor at the University of Georgia, is seeking the Republican nomination for Georgia House District 120 in 2026. Born in Michigan, he served in the U.S. Navy and continues to serve as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. Paton holds multiple graduate degrees, including a Ph.D. He lives in Athens with his wife, Jamie, and is a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Oconee County. He aims to champion tax reform, support small businesses, invest in infrastructure, defend life, promote sustainable growth, and prioritize public safety, while fighting for family values and fiscal responsibility.