State Senate District 46 in Georgia State Senate District 46, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Douglas Carl Mckillip — Attorney in Watkinsville, GA

  Douglas Carl McKillip is a Christian, conservative Republican campaigning for Georgia State Senate District 46. A lifelong resident, attorney, and business owner for 30 years, he is married with three sons. McKillip previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives (2007-2013), where he authored a law ending late-term abortions. He is self-funding his campaign and not accepting donations. His "Georgia First Agenda" includes eliminating income tax, blocking "woke ideology" in schools, defending innocent life, assisting in the deportation of illegal immigrants, and protecting conservative values to "Democrat-proof Georgia." He aims to be a "fighter" against the "Radical Left."

• Marc Mcmain — Small business owner and Real Estate Agent in Monroe, Georgia, GA

  Marc McMain is a Christian conservative and local entrepreneur residing in Monroe, Georgia, with his wife, Liliana, and two sons. A graduate of Rockdale County High School, he has built multiple successful small businesses, including a karate school and Town Values magazine, and has been a real estate agent since 2003. He previously served as Chairman of the Walton County GOP. McMain is running for Georgia State Senate District 46 in 2026, driven by a goal to bring his lifelong work ethic and conservative principles to the State Senate. He advocates for conservative values and has pledged support for congressional term limits. He has garnered endorsements from the Walton County GOP Chairman, Veterans for America First, and three Republican Sheriffs.

• Michael Shannon Broun — Candidate for State Senate in GA

  Michael Shannon Broun is a Republican candidate for Georgia State Senate District 46 in the 2026 Primary Election. A conservative, Broun's policy stances include fully funding and supporting law enforcement, and maintaining Georgia's status as a top state for business. He aims to focus schools on academics, not divisive ideology, and proposes eliminating state income and property taxes. Broun also supports modernizing infrastructure to bring new jobs. He has received a pro-life certification from the Georgia Life Alliance Committee.

• Ray Smith — Software engineer in Watkinsville, GA

  Ray Smith, a 34-year-old software engineer, is running as a Democrat for the Georgia State Senate District 46 in 2026. Originally from Macon, he graduated from the University of Georgia in 2015 with a degree in computer science. After working in financial technology, he moved back to the Athens area and was inspired to run for office following the birth of his son and increased community involvement. He serves as the second vice-chair of the Oconee County Democratic Party and co-founded the nonprofit Community Works Oconee. Smith's campaign focuses on affordability, healthcare access, and supporting working families. He advocates for diverse housing options to address rising costs and expresses concern over property tax reductions impacting school funding. He also supports expanding Medicaid to improve healthcare access, especially in rural areas.

• William C Gaulden Jr. — Mortician in Athens, GA

  William Gaulden is a member of the Democratic Party running for the Georgia State Senate District 46 in 2026. A mortician by profession, he previously ran for Clarke County coroner in 2024, noting an increase in deaths by overdose. He is also the vice chairman of the Athens-Clarke County Democratic Party. Gaulden's commitment to his community drives his campaign. His policy priorities include advocating for universal health care, reducing regulations to lower housing costs, and enhancing school safety, specifically through funding metal detectors. He also supports nurturing homegrown businesses rather than recruiting from out of state.