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James Shade graduated from National University and Florida State University College of Law.

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James is a small business owner. He previously worked as a restaurant manager.

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James previously ran for Georgia State Representative in 2024 but did not win. 

Supports policies that aim to stimulate job growth, support small businesses, and invest in industries that create sustainable employment opportunities.

Supports policies that support small businesses and invest in industries that create sustainable employment opportunities.

- Supports policies that support small businesses and invest in industries that create sustainable employment opportunities.

Economy

Supports investing in green technology and infrastructure.

- Supports investing in green technology and infrastructure.

Energy & the Environment

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

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Public Safety

Supports increasing funding for schools and reducing student debt.

- Supports increasing funding for schools and reducing student debt.

Education

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Jordan is from Woodstock, Georgia. He attended Etowah High School. He has a bachelor's degree in public policy from Georgia State University. He lives with his children in the Victoria area.

State Representative 022 (R) - Ridley, Jordan - Woodstock, GA

Jordan Ridley is from Woodstock, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in public policy from Georgia State University. He lives in the Victoria area.

Jordan is currently a State Representative for Georgia's  House District 22. He was elected in 2022 and is serving his 2nd term. 

Supports reducing regulations and taxes to create a favorable business environment.

Supports reducing regulations and taxes to support local businesses.

- Supports reducing regulations and taxes to support local businesses.
- Supports reducing regulations and taxes to create a favorable business environment.

As of July 23, 2026, Jordan Ridley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes the use of puberty blockers and gender reassignment surgeries for minors.

Said "I firmly oppose the use of puberty blockers and genital mutilation surgeries for minors."

Supports reducing prescription costs and ensuring quality healthcare access in rural areas.

- Said "I firmly oppose the use of puberty blockers and genital mutilation surgeries for minors."
- Supports reducing prescription costs and ensuring quality healthcare access in rural areas.

Said, "I am committed to being accessible and listening to the voices of my constituents. My role as a legislator is to represent the people of District 22, not myself. I welcome and encourage every voter to share their opinions and concerns with me. The government should embody the will of the people, and I am dedicated to ensuring that it reflects the collective voice of our community, not the interests of a few."

Said, "I am committed to being accessible and listening to the voices of my constituents. My role as a legislator is to represent the people of District 22, not myself. I welcome and encourage every voter to share their opinions and concerns with me."

- Said, "I am committed to being accessible and listening to the voices of my constituents. My role as a legislator is to represent the people of District 22, not myself. I welcome and encourage every voter to share their opinions and concerns with me."

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