State House District 26 in Georgia State House District 26, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Meredith Greene — Mother, disability advocate, health insurance advocate, animal rescue foster mom in Cumming, GA, GA

  Meredith Greene is a Democratic Party candidate running for Georgia House District 26 in 2026. A lifelong advocate, she aims to prioritize service and protect the rights of all Georgians, believing representatives have put politics over people. Her background includes roles as a mother, disability advocate, health insurance advocate, and animal rescue foster mom, where she developed a focus on service and the protection of others. She seeks to be a leader who will fight for families and not compromise her integrity, striving to collaborate while upholding her values.

• Lauren Wylie Mcdonald Iii — Incumbent Georgia House of Representatives, District 26 in Cumming, Georgia, GA

  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.