State House District 45 in Georgia State House District 45, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Sharon M Cooper — Incumbent State House Representative in Atlanta, GA

  Sharon M. Cooper is an incumbent State House Representative for Georgia's District 45, seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary. A Medical Administrator/R.N. M.S.N. by profession, she has served in the House since January 1997 and is the Chairman of Public & Community Health. Her legislative priorities include supporting agriculture, advancing technical education and school choice, safeguarding the doctor-patient relationship, advocating for less taxation, and reducing regulations for employers.

• Michelle Schreiner — User Experience Research Manager in Marietta, GA

  Michelle Schreiner, Ph.D., is a User Experience Research Manager, author, and customer insights leader based in Marietta, Georgia. A wife and working mother, she brings a background in data storytelling and a dedication to community. Although described as new to the political arena as a candidate, she has actively engaged in Georgia politics since 2016. She champions strong schools, supporting every child, and aims to ensure opportunities like the Hope Scholarship are available and expanded. Her platform also emphasizes public safety, stability, and practical solutions for healthcare, including dignified aging and managing care costs. She is running in the Democratic primary for Georgia House District 45.