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Georgia State House — District 9

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Roger Smith

Democratic nominee · “A Fair Shake for Georgia”

Roger Smith is the Democratic nominee for this north Georgia seat, having won the May primary over Joanne Wirtz-Ryan. His campaign, “A Fair Shake for Georgia,” centers on what he calls livability: clean air, affordable health care, being able to live where you work, and opportunities that keep young people in the region.

Previously held

  • First run for the General Assembly

Top contributors

$21,601 raised plus $5,400 in loans, with $20,571 in the bank — he has spent little. His largest donors are mostly individuals from Dawsonville and Dahlonega.

  • $5,000.00Kim Kurz (Dawsonville, GA)
  • $2,500.00Stacy Kottman (Dahlonega, GA)
  • $2,500.00Pamela Woodley (Decatur, GA)
  • $1,000.00Mary Carlton (Atlanta, GA)
  • $1,000.00Stephen Snyder (Baltimore, MD)
  • $1,000.00Kathryn Smith (Dahlonega, GA)
  • $500.00Harold Holmes (Dawsonville, GA)
  • $500.00George Godsell (Dahlonega, GA)
  • $500.00Elvin Hilyer (Dahlonega, GA)

$21,601 raised · $20,571 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).

Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9 · GA Files fact sheet — Will Wade · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (2024 presidential margins by district)

Where they stand

Education

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Healthcare

His “livability” platform includes access to affordable health care.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Minimum Wage

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Homelessness

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. His platform includes being able to afford to live where you work.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Veterans Affairs

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Immigration

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Gun Control

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Abortion

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
LGBTQ+

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
DEI

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Marijuana

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith
Data centers

We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. His platform lists access to clean air.

Source: Ballotpedia — Roger Smith

Accountability File

None documented.

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Chris Dockery

Republican nominee · Lumpkin County Commission chairman

Chris Dockery is chairman of the Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners, now in his fourth term. He announced for this seat in 2025 after Rep. Will Wade launched a state Senate campaign, and won the May Republican primary over Wayne Rowan and Doug Sherrill.

Previously held

  • Chairman, Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners (fourth term)

Top contributors

$149,505 raised plus $14,500 in loans; a contested primary consumed about $98,000, leaving $48,150. His largest donors are Dahlonega construction, pipeline and real-estate businesses and a local winery, plus two Florida donors.

  • $3,300.00North Georgia Concrete (Dahlonega, GA)
  • $3,300.00North Georgia Pipeline (Dahlonega, GA)
  • $3,300.00Charles Fowler (Altamonte Springs, FL)
  • $3,300.00Tom Petrillo (St. Petersburg, FL)
  • $3,000.00Conservatives for McCollum LLC (Chestnut Mountain, GA)
  • $2,955.96Montaluce Winery & Restaurant (Dahlonega, GA)
  • $2,500.00Jim Syfan (Gainesville, GA)
  • $2,500.00E Construction (Dahlonega, GA)
  • $2,500.00Ted Bearden (Dawsonville, GA)
  • $2,500.00Cook Real Estate Services (Gainesville, GA)

$149,505 raised · $48,150 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).

Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9

Where they stand

Education

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Healthcare

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Minimum Wage

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Homelessness

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Veterans Affairs

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Immigration

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Gun Control

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Abortion

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
LGBTQ+

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
DEI

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Marijuana

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9
Data centers

We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9

Accountability File

None documented.

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.