State Senate District 50 in Georgia State Senate District 50, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Bo Hatchett — Incumbent State Senator in Cornelia, GA

  Bo Hatchett is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing Georgia's 50th District. He grew up in Demorest, Georgia, earned his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech, and his law degree from the University of Georgia, subsequently working as an attorney. He is married to Ashley and they have two daughters, Hallie and Hazel. A Governor’s Administration Floor Leader, he is known for his conservative principles, supporting pro-life policies and the Second Amendment. He sponsored legislation to protect Georgia’s workforce amidst federal changes and leads efforts to preserve the state's farmlands. He was sworn into the Georgia Senate on January 11, 2021.

• Dave Cooper — Retired Master Sergeant, US Army in Clayton, GA

  Dave Cooper, a retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army, is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, representing District 50. He is running in the Democratic primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026. Operating under the slogan 'A Veteran for Georgia,' Cooper's platform includes strong opposition to what he describes as an 'American first-strike sneak attack against Iran' and criticizes Georgia Republicans for their support of 'Trump’s War' through their silence. His campaign highlights his military background and his commitment to bringing a veteran's perspective to the state legislature.