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James D. Burchett earned a bachelor's degree in construction management from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. He lives with his wife, Misty, and their two children in Millwood, Georgia, and attends Indian Mound Baptist Church,

James is a partner at Burchett & Kemp, LLC and the chief operating officer and a founding partner of The Burchett Company, LLC. He previously served as an attorney for J.D. Burchett Law, the chief building inspector for Ware County, and the owner of J.D. Burchett Construction.

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James currently serves as the District 176 representative of the Georgia House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2019 and is serving his third full term.

Promises to protect the district's farmers, timber growers, and landowners because "they provide the jobs, food, and resources our families depend on."

Plans to cut property taxes and reduce regulations.

Plans to invest in rural broadband, roads, and small businesses to help grow the district's economy.

- Promises to protect the district's farmers, timber growers, and landowners because "they provide the jobs, food, and resources our families depend on."
- Plans to cut property taxes and reduce regulations.
- Plans to invest in rural broadband, roads, and small businesses to help grow the district's economy.

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As of July 23, 2026, James D. Burchett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.

- Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.

Public Safety

Wants to develop a strong workforce by focusing on technical schools, apprenticeships, and job training programs.

- Wants to develop a strong workforce by focusing on technical schools, apprenticeships, and job training programs.

Education

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Marcus Ryan's campaign for Georgia House of Representatives District 176 is his first run for public office.

Ryan to Kick Off Campaign for State House District 176 Seat *

Marcus Ryan currently works as a commercial truck driver. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps,

Supports strengthening local economies, with a focus on agriculture and forestry industries.

- Supports strengthening local economies, with a focus on agriculture and forestry industries.

Advocates for supporting local farmers and investing in sustainable agricultural practices.

- Advocates for supporting local farmers and investing in sustainable agricultural practices.

As of July 23, 2026, Marcus Tyrone Ryan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocates for investing in public education, supporting teachers, and improving access to quality schools.

- Advocates for investing in public education, supporting teachers, and improving access to quality schools.

Marcus Tyrone Ryan

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Georgia State Representative, District 176

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