2025 Georgia HD 23 Special Election

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Ann Gazell is born and raised in Cobb County. She lives there with her husband Mike. She is a mother and grandmother. 

Ann is a professor of education at Piedmont University. She previously worked as an educator and administrator in different districts, including serving as principal of Indian Knoll Elementary. 

Qualifying starts for open Cherokee County state House seat ...

Ann's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23 is her first entry into politics.

Supports eliminating the state income tax.

- Supports eliminating the state income tax.

Economy

As of November 4, 2025, Ann Gazell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Believes in "ensuring election integrity."

- Believes in "ensuring election integrity."

Voting & Elections

- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

Opposes policies that limit parental involvement in their children's education.

- Opposes policies that limit parental involvement in their children's education.

Education

Ann Gazell

Bill Fincher

Bill is an RV park operator. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney.

Bill previously ran for Georgia House of Representatives District 21 in 2013 and 2020 but did not win. 

As of November 4, 2025, Bill Fincher did not have a website or any information online.

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Brice Futch has a bachelor's degree from Liberty University and a graduate certificate in nuclear deterrence from Harvard. He lives with his wife and two children in North Canton. He is an active member of Incarnation Anglican Church.

Brice is a firefighter with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. He also teaches history and government in a local homeschool.

Cherokee Firefighter Brice Futch Announces Run for State Senate ...

Brice Futch's campaign for Georgia State Senator, District 21 is his first entry into politics.

Supports policies that aim to boost the private sector, reduce energy costs, and generate well-paying employment opportunities in District 21.

Supports policies that aim to boost the private sector and reduce energy costs.

- Supports policies that aim to boost the private sector and reduce energy costs.
- Supports eliminating the state income tax.

As of November 14, 2025, Brice Futch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes access to puberty blockers for minors.

- Opposes abortion access.
- Opposes access to puberty blockers for minors.

Supports law enforcement and plans to "crack down on violent criminals."

- Supports law enforcement and plans to "crack down on violent criminals."
- Opposes gun control.

Supports universal school choice, which would allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

Supports school choice, which would allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

- Supports school choice, which would allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools.

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Brice Futch

Raj Sagoo is a lifelong resident of Cherokee County. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of North Georgia, a master's degree in information systems from Kennesaw State University, and a master's degree in business administration from Emory University. He lives with his wife, Josephine, and their two sons. They are members of Woodstock City Church. 

LinkedIn

Raj is a managing partner at Artha Investment Partners and a professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of North Georgia. He is a biological warfare specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Rajpal Sagoo

Raj previously ran for Georgia State House District 21 in 2020 but did not win. 

Plans to make Georgia more competitive by working to eliminate the state income tax.

Plans to simplify rules and remove barriers for entrepreneurs.

- Plans to make Georgia more competitive by working to eliminate the state income tax.
- Wants to reduce property taxes.
- Plans to simplify rules and remove barriers for entrepreneurs.

As of November 4, 2025, Rajpal "Raj" Sagoo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes the "current patchwork of city and county plans is not enough" for transportation, and plans to unify local governments under a single transportation vision to improve flow, reduce commute times, and support responsible growth.

- Believes the "current patchwork of city and county plans is not enough" for transportation, and plans to unify local governments under a single transportation vision to improve flow, reduce commute times, and support responsible growth.

Supports policies that equip teachers with necessary tools and students with access to modern classrooms and technology.

Believes in advocating for fair funding for local education.

- Supports policies that equip teachers with necessary tools and students with access to modern classrooms and technology.
- Believes in advocating for fair funding for local education.

Rajpal "Raj" Sagoo

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Scott Sanders is married to his wife, Ashley, with whom he has a son and daughter. 

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Scott is a business executive. He previously worked in the technology industry and as a consultant. 

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Scott's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23 is his first entry into politics. 

Plans to focus on fully funding public services.

- Plans to focus on fully funding public services.
- Opposes "overly" developing rural areas.

Wants to reduce overdevelopment in rural areas.

- Wants to reduce overdevelopment in rural areas.

As of November 14, 2025, Scott Sanders did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to find common ground with those who hold opposing views.

- Wants to find common ground with those who hold opposing views.

Promises to fund and build up vital community services, including first responders and public safety officers.

Promises to fund and bolster community services, including first responders and public safety officers.

- Promises to fund and bolster community services, including first responders and public safety officers.

Supports making Georgia teachers 27 lives easier.

Wants to improve the quality of life for teachers  in Georgia. 

Promises to promote education, schools, and teachers.

- Wants to improve the quality of life for teachers  in Georgia. 
- Promises to promote education, schools, and teachers.

Scott Sanders

William Ware is a retired microbiologist. He worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, where he conducted research and analysis related to food and drug safety.

William's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23 is his first entry into politics.

As of November 4, 2025, William Ware’s website did not contain information on this issue.

William Ware

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