State Senate District 47 in Georgia State Senate District 47, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Franklin Joseph Ginn — Incumbent State Senator in Danielsville, GA

  Franklin Joseph Ginn, a Republican, has served as Georgia State Senator for District 47 since 2011, representing Madison County and parts of Barrow, Clarke, and Jackson Counties. He chairs the Natural Resources and the Environment committee and is Vice Chairman of Regulated Industries and Utilities. Ginn advocates for reducing the size of government, creating a business-friendly environment through tax breaks, and opposes unions and minimum wage increases. He supports protecting girls' sports and has voted for measures such as campus carry and an immigrant registry. Ginn faced controversy over receiving steel beams from a construction company.

• Jason Allen Black — Attorney, Small business owner, Law enforcement in GA

  Jason Allen Black is a Republican candidate for the Georgia State Senate, representing District 47 in the 2026 Primary Election. He currently works as an attorney at a private law firm and is a small business owner, with a background in law enforcement. Black is pro-life and advocates for the protection of women’s sports and defending constitutional rights. He aims to strengthen public safety, education, infrastructure, and small businesses. His platform also includes securing borders and prioritizing local district needs, families, and schools, bringing a fresh voice to education.

• Justin Grant Gillespie — Candidate for State Senate in GA

  Justin Grant Gillespie is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, representing District 47 in the 2026 Primary Election, where he is currently the lone candidate seeking his party's nomination. He champions civil rights, advocating for equity and voting rights to ensure every Georgian's voice is heard. Gillespie's economic platform focuses on building a thriving Georgia through living wages, fair tax policies, and direct community investments. He is committed to ensuring quality, affordable healthcare for all, emphasizing expanded rural access and reduced prescription costs. Additionally, he aims to protect the workforce with strong labor standards, collective bargaining rights, and workplace safety protections.