Lanny Elwyn Thomas

Lanny Elwyn Thomas is a candidate for State Senate District 53 Primary Election in 2026 in Georgia State Senate District 53, Georgia.

Incumbent State Senator in GA

Also running: John B. Zibluk, Blake Allan Elsberry, Denise Pierce Burns.

Lanny Elwyn Thomas is a Republican politician serving as a Georgia State Senator for District 53, having assumed office in April 2026 after winning a special election. A former educator, he holds degrees from West Georgia College and Jacksonville State University, and previously taught at Pennville Elementary, LaFayette High School, and Trion City Schools. Thomas also served as mayor of Trion and as a Trion city council member. He is affiliated with organizations like Lookout Mountain CASA and the Summerville/Trion Optimist Club. Thomas is currently seeking re-election in the May 2026 Republican primary.