Edward Tecumseh Metz

Chief Financial Officer in Austell, GA, GA

Edward Tecumseh Metz is a candidate for Secretary of State Georgia in Statewide, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Adrian Consonery Jr., Cam Thi Ashling, Dana Barrett, Penny Brown Reynolds, Kelvin D. King, Robert Gabriel Sterling, Timothy Kyle Fleming, Vernon Jones.

Ted Metz, a Republican, is running for Georgia Secretary of State in the May 19, 2026 primary. Born in Roswell, New Mexico, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1979 to 1985 and holds degrees from DeKalb College and Georgia State University. His professional background includes finance, insurance, and his current role as CFO of Georgia Hemp Industries. Metz's campaign prioritizes economic growth, aiming to attract businesses and promote vocational training. A key focus is election integrity; he advocates for ending computerized voting systems, having volunteered with VoterGA for eight years to ensure secure, transparent, and verifiable elections.