# Georgia State House — District 9 — 2026 Candidates — The GA Files > Where the 2026 candidates for Georgia State House — District 9 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-9.html · The GA Files (thegafiles.com)* --- [← 2026 Candidates](https://thegafiles.com/candidates.html) # Georgia State House — District 9 D ### 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. - $5,000.00 — Kim Kurz (Dawsonville, GA) - $2,500.00 — Stacy Kottman (Dahlonega, GA) - $2,500.00 — Pamela Woodley (Decatur, GA) - $1,000.00 — Mary Carlton (Atlanta, GA) - $1,000.00 — Stephen Snyder (Baltimore, MD) - $1,000.00 — Kathryn Smith (Dahlonega, GA) - $500.00 — Harold Holmes (Dawsonville, GA) - $500.00 — George Godsell (Dahlonega, GA) - $500.00 — Elvin 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](https://peachfile.ethics.ga.gov/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_9) · [GA Files fact sheet — Will Wade](https://thegafiles.com/WillWade.html) · [Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (2024 presidential margins by district)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Georgia_House_of_Representatives_election) #### 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](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) Healthcare His “livability” platform includes access to affordable health care. Source: [Ballotpedia — Roger Smith](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) 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](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) 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](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) 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](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) Immigration We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Roger Smith](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) 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](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) Abortion We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Roger Smith](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) LGBTQ+ We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Roger Smith](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) DEI We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Roger Smith](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) Marijuana We reviewed his campaign materials and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Roger Smith](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) 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](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) #### Accountability File None documented. [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Roger_Smith_(Georgia_state_representative_candidate)) R ### 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. - $3,300.00 — North Georgia Concrete (Dahlonega, GA) - $3,300.00 — North Georgia Pipeline (Dahlonega, GA) - $3,300.00 — Charles Fowler (Altamonte Springs, FL) - $3,300.00 — Tom Petrillo (St. Petersburg, FL) - $3,000.00 — Conservatives for McCollum LLC (Chestnut Mountain, GA) - $2,955.96 — Montaluce Winery & Restaurant (Dahlonega, GA) - $2,500.00 — Jim Syfan (Gainesville, GA) - $2,500.00 — E Construction (Dahlonega, GA) - $2,500.00 — Ted Bearden (Dawsonville, GA) - $2,500.00 — Cook 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](https://peachfile.ethics.ga.gov/) · [Rough Draft Atlanta — Georgia Senate and House seats up for grabs in 2026 (July 3, 2025)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/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)](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/03/georgia-house-race-2026-candidates/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 9](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_9) #### Accountability File None documented. [Ballotpedia — HD-9](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_9) [⬇ Share image](https://thegafiles.com/share/candidates/house-district-9.png) [⬇ Download for offline](https://thegafiles.com/candidates/house-district-9.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.