Mesha Mainor

Mesha Mainor is a former Georgia State Representative who served District 56 from January 2021 to January 2025. She is a physical therapist, a small business owner, a mother of two, and a Doctor of Business Administration student. Mainor switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party in 2023, citing differences over school choice and police funding. She is running for Georgia State Superintendent of Schools in 2026, aiming to bring transparency, accountability, and bold leadership to education. Her platform emphasizes increasing parental involvement, expanding career and trade opportunities, building business partnerships, and ensuring safe schools focused on academics. She believes every child deserves a high-quality education and wants Georgia to be #1 in education.