Jason R. Anavitarte

Incumbent State Senator in Atlanta, GA

Jason R. Anavitarte is a candidate for State Senate District 31 in Georgia State Senate District 31, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Daniel Davenport, Alec Miller, Josh Plancher.

Jason R. Anavitarte is the incumbent Georgia State Senate Majority Leader, representing the 31st District, which includes Polk and Paulding counties. Elected to the Senate in 2021, he became Majority Leader in June 2025, previously serving as Majority Caucus Chair. Anavitarte is a former Doraville City Council member and Paulding County Board of Education member, notable as one of Georgia's youngest elected Hispanic officials. His legislative focus includes expanding school choice, strengthening public safety, supporting teachers, protecting children, and lowering taxes. He championed SB 540, a bill signed into law to safeguard minors online from AI systems, prohibiting explicit interactions and requiring parental controls.