State Senate District 27 in Georgia State Senate District 27, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Carter Patterson — Business owner in Forsyth County, GA

  Carter Patterson, a Republican, is a business owner, community leader, father of two, and husband of a school teacher, proudly calling Forsyth County home. He is running for Georgia State Senate District 27 in 2026, advocating for conservative change. His platform includes defending Georgia’s Heartbeat Law and constitutional rights, fully funding police, cracking down on sanctuary cities, expanding school choice, and stopping excessive property tax hikes. He champions local control of Lake Lanier, focusing on public safety, property rights, and economic growth, while also promoting fiscal responsibility, smart transportation, and limited government. He aims to solve issues like rising costs, gridlock, and overdevelopment.

• Klaus Stefan Buck — Law enforcement officer in Cumming, GA

  Klaus Stefan Buck is a Republican candidate running for the Georgia State Senate, District 27, in the 2026 primary election. A committed member of his Catholic church, he is a husband, father, and homeschool parent with 27 years of experience as a law enforcement officer. He has been a resident and homeowner in Forsyth County for 20 years. Buck advocates for pro-life policies, strengthening public safety by supporting law enforcement, and providing education vouchers for homeschool and private school families. He also champions government reform, pledging to limit himself to three terms and sponsoring a constitutional amendment for legislative term limits. His platform emphasizes faith, family, and freedom.

• Marc Martinelli — Candidate for Georgia State Senate in Forsyth County, GA

  Marc Martinelli is a Republican candidate running for Georgia State Senate District 27 in the primary election on May 19, 2026. A resident of Forsyth County, Martinelli is one of four Republicans vying for the seat. His platform emphasizes backing law enforcement and safe communities, supporting small businesses and responsible economic growth, advocating for strong schools and educational opportunity, upholding the Second Amendment, and promoting low taxes and responsible fiscal policy. His campaign aims to support families, small businesses, and the future of Forsyth County.

• Michael James Dudgeon — Policy Director in GA

  Mike Dudgeon previously held the position of Policy Director within the Lieutenant Governor's Office in Georgia, as documented in a 2019 publication from Georgians for a Healthy Future. While his role involved key policy contact within the state's executive branch, the available information does not detail his current professional activities, specific policy platforms for an election, or personal background.

• Jessica Roper — Candidate for State Senate in Cumming, GA

  Jessica Roper is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, running to represent District 27 in the 2026 primary election. She holds a graduate degree from both the University of Georgia and Georgia State University. Her campaign prioritizes "affordability," aiming to address high costs for groceries, gas, and housing through community-driven solutions. She advocates for a "people-powered movement" and has pledged to support congressional term limits, committing to legislative action for an Article V convention to enact such limits.