State House District 65 in Georgia State House District 65, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Robert Dawson — Incumbent Representative, Georgia House of Representatives District 65 in Atlanta, GA

  Robert Dawson is an incumbent Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, currently serving District 65. He assumed office in January 2025 and is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. Representing areas including Atlanta, South Fulton, and East Point, Dawson is actively involved in legislative work. He serves on standing committees for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Intragovernmental Coordination, and Information and Audits. Additionally, he was appointed to the 2025 House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration. He notably supported legislation to expand conditions for medical cannabis cards.

• Gordon Washington Rolle Jr. — President of an educational consulting firm in Fairburn, GA

  Dr. Gordon Washington Rolle Jr. is a Georgia-based educational consultant and Republican Party leader. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, he served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve before pursuing a career in education, holding various teaching and leadership roles in Fulton and Dekalb County school systems. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including an Ed.D. Dr. Rolle Jr. is currently the President of Velaire Washington Enterprises International Inc. and serves as the State Director for MAGA Black Georgia. He is also the Georgia Republican Party House District 65 Chairman and previously held leadership positions within the Fulton County Republican Party. He ran for State Representative in 2016.