# Georgia State House — District 114 — 2026 Candidates — The GA Files > Where the 2026 candidates for Georgia State House — District 114 stand — bio, prior offices, top donors, positions on DEI, LGBTQ+, abortion, and data centers, plus any scandals. Sourced. *Source: https://thegafiles.com/candidates/house-district-114.html · The GA Files (thegafiles.com)* --- [← 2026 Candidates](https://thegafiles.com/candidates.html) # Georgia State House — District 114 D ### Michael Caw Democratic nominee · Newborn Town Council member Michael Caw is a retired research and development technician and community volunteer who lives in Newborn. He holds Post 4 on the Newborn Town Council, a term running 2026–2029. He was unopposed in the May Democratic primary. #### Previously held - Newborn Town Council, Post 4 (term 2026–2029) #### Top contributors $1,939 raised, including $339 in in-kind help from the Fighting Fifty PAC, and $124 on hand. His donors are individuals and small local progressive groups. - $500.00 — Megan Hull (Oakland, CA) - $339.04 — Fighting Fifty PAC (Decatur, GA — in-kind) - $150.00 — Freda Giles (Athens, GA) - $100.00 — N. Derricho (Lilburn, GA) - $100.00 — Roy Evritt (Oxford, GA) - $100.00 — Pamela Caw (Olathe, KS) - $100.00 — East Metro 4 Social Justice PAC (Oxford, GA) - $100.00 — Mike Burton (Atlanta, GA) **$1,939** raised · **$124** cash on hand — as of **Sep 14, 2026** (GA Ethics latest filing). Source: [Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026](https://peachfile.ethics.ga.gov/) · [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) · [Town of Newborn — Council](https://www.newbornga.com/council) · [Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (primary results; 2024 presidential margins by district)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Georgia_House_of_Representatives_election) #### Where they stand Education We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Healthcare We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Minimum Wage We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Homelessness We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Veterans Affairs We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Immigration We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Gun Control We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Abortion We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) LGBTQ+ We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) DEI We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Marijuana We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) Data centers We reviewed his campaign site and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Michael Caw for GA House 114 — campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) #### Accountability File None documented. [Campaign site](https://cawforgeorgia.com/) R ### Brett Mauldin Republican nominee · construction company owner Brett Mauldin is a second-generation construction company owner from the Madison area who started working in the family business at 11. He was the first non-builder to serve as president of the Lake Oconee Builders Association and sits on the National Association of Home Builders' national board. He and his wife, Candice, have three children. He won the May Republican primary over Wendell McNeal with 80%. “At my core, I'm a protector,” he said announcing his run. #### Previously held - First run for the General Assembly - Past president, Lake Oconee Builders Association #### Top contributors $90,245 raised; he has spent $72,798 and has $17,447 on hand. His largest donors are construction, home-building and home-services businesses, the Builders PAC, and two Greensboro donors named Mauldin. - $3,300.00 — Massana Construction (Newnan, GA) - $3,300.00 — Askew Appliance LLC (Greensboro, GA) - $3,300.00 — AirTekk Comfort Solutions (Madison, GA) - $3,300.00 — Larry Mauldin (Greensboro, GA) - $3,300.00 — Angela T. Mauldin (Greensboro, GA) - $3,300.00 — Brooks Pennington (Madison, GA) - $3,300.00 — Cosmos Granite South East LLC (Norcross, GA) - $3,300.00 — Builders Political Action Committee (Atlanta, GA) - $3,000.00 — Matthew T. Schulze (Atlanta, GA) **$90,245** raised · **$17,447** cash on hand — as of **Sep 14, 2026** (GA Ethics latest filing). Source: [Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026](https://peachfile.ethics.ga.gov/) · [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) · [AJC — State Rep. Tim Fleming announces plans to run for secretary of state (July 3, 2025)](https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/07/state-rep-tim-fleming-announces-plans-to-run-for-secretary-of-state/) · [Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (primary results; 2024 presidential margins by district)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Georgia_House_of_Representatives_election) #### Where they stand Education We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Healthcare We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Minimum Wage We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He wants to cut red tape and pursue “bold initiatives like eliminating the state income tax.” Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Homelessness We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Veterans Affairs We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Immigration We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Gun Control Opposes gun restrictions: “never backing down on the Second Amendment.” Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Abortion Opposes abortion rights: “standing unapologetically for the unborn.” Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) LGBTQ+ We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) DEI We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Marijuana We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) Data centers We reviewed his campaign announcement and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Rockdale Citizen — Conservative Brett Mauldin announces bid for State House District 114 (July 22, 2025)](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) #### Accountability File None documented. [Rockdale Citizen — campaign announcement](https://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/conservative-brett-mauldin-announces-bid-for-state-house-district-114/article_c67a39cc-9c59-4849-b99e-b12ed5aed940.html) [⬇ Share image](https://thegafiles.com/share/candidates/house-district-114.png) [⬇ Download for offline](https://thegafiles.com/candidates/house-district-114.offline.html) Every entry is drawn from published reporting, official records, or the candidate's own statements, with sources on each item. Policy summaries are condensed from that reporting and reflect the candidate's stated positions; where a matter is an allegation or unresolved, that is noted, and inclusion is not a finding of guilt. Contributor figures are early/partial where the official itemized filings (Georgia Ethics Commission) are still being compiled. Corrections welcome via the contact link in the footer. Last updated 2026-06-17.