Gary St. Lawrence
Democratic nominee · Army veteran, journalistGary St. Lawrence, 61, of Blairsville is a 10-year U.S. Army veteran, IT professional and journalist with a bachelor's degree from Ottawa University and a master's in journalism and communications from the University of the Incarnate Word. He calls himself a “fiscal hawk Democrat” and a “truck-driving, gun-owning, church-going” veteran. This is his first run for public office; he was unopposed in the May primary.
Previously held
- First run for public office
- U.S. Army veteran (10 years)
Top contributors
$23,115 raised; he has spent $14,266 and has $8,850 on hand. His donors are mostly north Georgia individuals and local Democratic groups; some small contributions are reported in aggregate.
- $2,500.00Madeline McNeeley (Brookhaven, GA)
- $2,695.76Unitemized small donors (reported in aggregate) (Blairsville, GA — two entries)
- $1,300.00Melba Gandy (Talking Rock, GA)
- $1,250.00Jean-Marie Giradot (Blairsville, GA)
- $1,000.00Heather Littlefield (Blairsville, GA)
- $1,000.00Rabun County Democrats (Clayton, GA)
- $870.00Elect Dave Cooper GA (Clayton, GA)
- $750.00Stacy Kavanagh (Atlanta, GA)
$23,116 raised · $8,850 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).
Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · AccessNorthGA — Blairsville Democrat to seek District 51 State Senate seat · Ballotpedia — Gary St. Lawrence · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia State Senate election (2024 presidential margins by district)Where they stand
We reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He criticizes Georgia's Quality Basic Education funding formula as not updated in more than four decades.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign siteCalls complete health care “a basic human need” and wants to build or upgrade hospitals and clinics across rural Georgia.
Source: Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceSupports raising Georgia's minimum wage, plus tax relief for retirees and workers, including eliminating homestead taxes on properties of five acres or less.
Source: Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He wants more affordable housing in every county.
Source: Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He lists expanding services for veterans and seniors as a priority.
Source: Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceWe reviewed his campaign site and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: St. Lawrence for Senate — campaign site · Ballotpedia — Gary St. LawrenceAccountability File
None documented.