State House District 28 in Georgia State House District 28, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Mateo Sanabria — Programmer in GA

  Mateo Sanabria, a Gen Z Democrat, is running for the Georgia House of Representatives District 28 in the 2026 primary election. Born in Atlanta and a native of Forsyth County, he earned his high school diploma from Forsyth Central High School and a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University in 2023. His professional experience includes working as a programmer. Sanabria is affiliated with the Young Democrats of Georgia, Forsyth County Democrats, and Hall County Democrats. He has stated his readiness to "fight for our shared future" and seeks to represent his neighbors. There are no incumbents in his race.

• Brent Lee Cox — Incumbent Georgia State Representative, District 28 in Dawsonville, GA

  Brent Cox is an incumbent conservative Republican representing Georgia House District 28. A family man, coach, and entrepreneur, he has over 24 years of business experience spanning the food service industry, remediation, and real estate. A University of Georgia graduate, he currently serves as President of Simple Mission in Cumming. Cox dedicated twelve years to coaching football and also worked as a math teacher. He and his wife Tonya have three children and one grandchild. He champions public safety and responsible growth, advocating for fiscal conservatism, no new taxes, and reduced government waste. Cox is proudly Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, and Pro-Freedom, committed to serving his constituents with common-sense principles.