Lauren Wylie Mcdonald Iii

Lauren Wylie Mcdonald Iii is a candidate for State House District 26 Primary Election in 2026 in Georgia State House District 26, Georgia.

Incumbent Georgia House of Representatives, District 26 in Cumming, Georgia, GA

Also running: Meredith Greene.

Lauren Wylie McDonald III, a Republican incumbent for Georgia House District 26, was born August 10, 1968, in Commerce and lives in Cumming. A University of Georgia alumnus, he is married with three children. Professionally, he has over 20 years as an EMT and firefighter in Forsyth County and works as a funeral director since 1997. McDonald served 15 years as Forsyth County Coroner before his State House tenure began in January 2021. He promotes conservative Republican values, emphasizing state economic growth and supporting the Lake Lanier industry. He is running for re-election in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary.