State House District 44 in Georgia State House District 44, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Donald Lee Parsons — Incumbent Georgia State House Representative, District 44 in Marietta, GA

  Don Parsons is an incumbent Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 44. First sworn into office on January 9, 1995, he is currently seeking re-election in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. A Telecom Consultant by profession, Parsons chairs the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee and serves on multiple others, including Appropriations, Health, and Ways & Means. His public service is focused on addressing constituent needs. He is married to Jo, and his birthday is July 21.

• Danielle Lyn Bell — Licensed clinical social worker and certified business and executive coach in GA

  Danielle Bell, born in Batesville, Indiana, holds a bachelor's degree from DePauw University (2007) and a graduate degree from Case Western Reserve University (2009). Her career experience includes working as a licensed clinical social worker and a certified business and executive coach. Running for Georgia House District 44, Bell advocates for policies to help families with the cost of living and address corporate greed. She champions properly funded public schools, support for teachers, and aims to expand healthcare access in Georgia, applying her experience in creating successful substance use recovery protocols to state policy.