Brian Strickland, a Republican state senator representing District 42, is running for Georgia attorney general in the Nov. 3 general election. He faces Democrat Tanya F. Miller.
Roswell-area voters will see the race on their Fulton County ballots.
Strickland is a lawyer at Smith, Welch, Webb & White. He has served in the Georgia State Senate since 2018 and previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives for District 111 from 2013 to 2017, according to his campaign website.
Candidate information
Party: Republican
Education: High school diploma, Henry County (2002); bachelor's degree in economics, Valdosta State University (2006); juris doctor, Florida Coastal School of Law (2009)
Occupation: Lawyer, Smith, Welch, Webb & White
Experience and public service
Strickland has served in the Georgia Senate since 2018 and currently represents District 42. He served in the Georgia House from 2013 to 2017.
On the issues
Strickland's campaign has outlined positions on several topics. The following are the candidate's own stated positions, according to his campaign website.
Criminal justice and public safety: Strickland said he would investigate and prosecute anyone who violates the public trust, fight financial fraud and expand gang and drug task forces to coordinate statewide crackdowns on violent crime. He also said he would fight to end human trafficking.
Immigration: Strickland said the attorney general must ensure Georgia is not a safe haven for those in the country illegally, prioritizing taxpayers.
Gun rights: Strickland said gun owners need a legal shield against what he called unconstitutional gun grabs. He said the attorney general should defend Georgia's gun laws against federal overreach.
Elections: Strickland said he would aggressively defend Georgia's election laws and ensure every legal vote is protected.
Education: Strickland said the attorney general's office would enforce the Parents' Bill of Rights to protect children from what he called radical agendas in the classroom.
The attorney general can enforce applicable laws, represent the state and pursue litigation within the office’s authority. Changes to taxes, public benefits or school funding generally require legislation and budget decisions; the attorney general cannot enact them alone.
Sources: Public campaign materials, published candidate profiles and the public records linked above. Policy statements are attributed to the candidate; funding or implementation details are included where available.
The Roswell Ledger did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.
