Michael R Dockery

Michael Dockery, a Republican middle school educator from Waycross, Georgia, is running for the State House District 176 seat in 2026. A native of Coffee County and a Citadel alumnus, he lives with his wife Monica and daughter Maggie. Dockery emphasizes his background in public education as a calling that shaped his leadership. His platform includes transparent government, responsible spending, strong schools, reliable infrastructure, safe communities, protecting individual rights, and supporting congressional term limits. He aims to listen to South Georgia families, fight for local priorities, and bring common sense back to politics, driven by a lifelong commitment to public service.