State Senate District 32 in Georgia State Senate District 32, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Kay Kirkpatrick — Incumbent State Senator in Marietta, GA

  Kay Kirkpatrick is an Incumbent State Senator for Georgia's 32nd District, representing portions of Cobb and Cherokee counties. A Republican, she previously served as an orthopedic surgeon for over 30 years. Senator Kirkpatrick chairs the Senate Children and Families Committee and is Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus. Her policy priorities include improving healthcare access and choices, supporting education, consumer protection, and advocating for victims of domestic violence, seniors, and individuals with mental health issues and disabilities. She recently sponsored legislation (SB 403) to help Georgians recover unclaimed funds.

• Michael Hettig — Lawyer in GA

  Michael Hettig, a lawyer, is running as a Democrat for the Georgia State Senate, District 32, with the primary election on May 19, 2026. He is committed to fighting for fairness, accountability, and Georgia, particularly for residents of Cherokee and Cobb Counties. Hettig advocates for strong public safety, ensuring first responders have necessary resources, and maintaining safe infrastructure while combating public corruption. He supports small businesses with tax breaks over monopolies and national chains, and opposes reducing access to healthcare programs like Medicaid. Additionally, he champions a robust public education system, providing teachers with resources and respect, and staunchly opposes voucher programs.