State House District 23 in Georgia State House District 23, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• William Wesley Fincher Iii — Incumbent State House Representative in Canton, GA, GA

  Bill Fincher is an incumbent Republican State House Representative for Georgia District 23. He assumed office on January 10, 2026, after winning a special runoff election on January 6, 2026, for the Cherokee County-based seat with 71% of the vote. Fincher is currently seeking re-election in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. His campaign, "Bill Fincher for Cherokee," focuses on local issues and community engagement within Cherokee County, including Canton. He prioritizes addressing high property taxes and transportation challenges for residents, advocating for improved coordination with the Department of Transportation. Fincher is committed to serving his community and solving its problems.

• Rob Epstein — Retired in GA

  Rob Epstein is a retired individual seeking to represent District 23 in the Georgia House of Representatives as a Democrat. He holds a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University, having also attended Sprayberry High School, Shorter University, and Kennesaw State University. His campaign centers on a commitment to eliminate corporate money from politics, proposing legislation to bar Georgia-founded corporations from political activity. Epstein views corporate and special interest control as the primary threat to democracy and prioritizes acting on behalf of citizens over special interests. He has also signed the Mental Health Now Statement of Support.