State Senate District 41 in Georgia State Senate District 41, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Jeffery Eugene Newlin — Incoming Executive Director, Georgia Ready Mixed Concrete Association in Atlanta, Georgia, GA

  Jeff Newlin, a Republican, is running for the Georgia State Senate, District 41, in 2026. Born in Indiana, he earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University and has lived in the Atlanta area for 36 years, residing in DeKalb County for 15. A business executive, he most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer at Command Alkon and is the incoming Executive Director for the Georgia Ready Mixed Concrete Association, starting September 1st, 2026. Married to Christine, with three adult children and a granddaughter, he serves as a ministry leader at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Newlin advocates for creating high-paying jobs, parental control in education, lower taxes, and workforce development.

• Kimberly Sue Jackson — Chaplain in GA

  Kimberly Sue Jackson is running for the Georgia State Senate in the 2026 primary election. Based on her email addresses, she appears to hold a professional role as a chaplain, indicating a background in spiritual leadership or community engagement. Further details regarding her specific policy platform or the motivations behind her campaign are not available in current information.

• Shenika Lavern Maddox — Executive Director of She STEAMs in GA

  Shenika Lavern Maddox is an entrepreneur, workforce development leader, and economic strategist. She serves as the Executive Director of She STEAMs, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing young girls to STEM careers, raising funds for college-bound or business-aspiring girls, and providing structured pathways for youth through SAT/ACT prep, college tours, and apprenticeship-style training for trades. Her work is inspired by a vision for youth development offering multiple dignified pathways into the future. She is an alumna of Strayer and is running for Georgia State Senate in 2026.