State House District 9 in Georgia State House District 9, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Christopher Doyal Dockery — Incumbent Lumpkin County Commission Chairman in Dahlonega, GA

  Chris Dockery, a Republican, is running for the Georgia House of Representatives District 9. A veteran, small businessman, and public servant, he graduated from the University of North Georgia and served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Iraq. He also served six years as a law enforcement officer before founding DockCo Construction in 1996, which he still operates. Dockery is currently in his fourth term as Lumpkin County Commission Chairman and holds leadership roles in the Association of County Commissioners. He is campaigning on defending conservative values and protecting families against what he terms the "Leftist agenda" in Georgia.

• Doug Sherrill — Owner at Stratus Mapping in Dahlonega, Georgia, GA

  Doug Sherrill, a Republican, is running for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 9 in the 2026 primary election. A business entrepreneur, he is the owner of Stratus Mapping and president of Land Development Professionals. Sherrill previously served as District 1 Commissioner and County Surveyor for Lumpkin County. His policy stances include advocating for harsher penalties for violent criminals, stopping the taxation of families out of their homes, and supporting congressional term limits.

• Wayne Rowan — Candidate for State House in GA

  Wayne Rowan is a Christian father, gun owner, Republican, and fiscal conservative running for Georgia House District 9. Described as anti-establishment and "not another politician," he is a stage four brain cancer survivor who attributes his recovery to a miracle and is determined to serve his community. He actively supported President Trump in 2024 and plans to bring that dedication to Atlanta to fight for taxpayers against issues like data centers replacing forests, uncontrolled growth, deadly drivers, crony corporations, and government waste. He is seeking election in the Republican Primary on May 19th.

• Roger L Smith — Candidate for State House in GA

  Roger Smith is a Democratic Party candidate running for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 9, competing in the primary election on May 19, 2026. His campaign, "A Fair Shake For Georgia," aims to rebuild the American dream and ensure a fair shake for North Georgia residents. Smith's platform centers on "livability," advocating for access to clean air, affordable healthcare, the ability to live where one works, and creating opportunities that encourage future generations to stay in Georgia. He believes the promise of a better life through hard work has been broken and seeks to restore it.