Ray Smith
Democratic nominee · software engineerRay Smith, 34, is a software engineer from Oconee County with a computer science degree from the University of Georgia. He is second vice chair of the Oconee County Democrats, holds leadership roles with Indivisible Georgia District 10 and the Unitarian Universalist Georgia Legislative Action Network, and co-founded the nonprofit Community Works Oconee. He lives in Oconee County with his wife and young son, and won the May Democratic primary over William Gaulden. He is endorsed by Georgia Equality and the Georgia Association of Educators.
Previously held
- First run for the General Assembly
Top contributors
$41,698 raised (including $1,400 in-kind); he has spent $24,297 and has $16,002 on hand. His largest donors include a Macon donor, family members named Smith, and the teachers' association fund.
- $6,600.00Danielle Tehrani (Macon, GA)
- $6,600.00Raymond Smith (Macon, GA — two entries)
- $3,300.00Jaime Smith (Watkinsville, GA)
- $2,800.00Madison S. Levine (Charlotte, NC)
- $2,500.00GAE Fund for Public Education (Tucker, GA)
- $1,000.00Democratic Party of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
- $850.00Linda Gilbert (Athens, GA)
- $750.00Robert Herndon (Decatur, GA)
$41,698 raised · $16,002 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).
Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign site · Classic City News — Oconee County businessman launches campaign for state senate · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia State Senate election (2024 presidential margins by district)Where they stand
We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteSupports Medicaid expansion, in part to keep rural hospitals open, and expanded health-care access.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. On cost of living (“I'll fight to keep more in your pocket”), he backs utility rate oversight and protecting workers' right to organize.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He wants to address corporate landlords driving up housing costs.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He is endorsed by Georgia Equality, the state's LGBTQ+ advocacy group.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteWe reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Ray Smith for Ga Senate 46 — campaign siteAccountability File
None documented.