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Rob Epstein has a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University. He is a retired software leader. He is guided by Christian values of love, compassion, and service.

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Rob Epstein is from Marietta, Georgia. He attended Kennesaw State University and earned his bachelor's degree in theatrical acting from Shorter University and his bachelor's degree in computer information systems from Georgia State University. He lives with his family in Canton, Georgia. 

Rob is retired. He previously worked as a software leader for over 30 years. He has spent his professional career building enterprise-level web applications and mentoring young professionals and students. 

Rob is the owner of Epstein Endeavors, Inc. He previously worked as an engineering manager at Incident IQ, a manager at Intuit, and engineering manager at Mailchimp, a director at Phreesia, a principal architect at iVision, and a senior software engineer at Nexidia. 

Rob Epstein's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23, is his first time running for public office.

Rob's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 23, is his first time running for public office.

Said, "Georgia’s economy thrives when we invest in local businesses and family farms, creating good jobs and shared prosperity for all."

Said, "Skyrocketing rents and home prices are putting safe, stable housing out of reach for too many Georgians. Corporate landlords and speculative investors are driving up costs, while working families struggle to find affordable options. We can make Georgia a place where everyone has access to a safe, affordable home. By investing in housing, protecting renters, and supporting first-time buyers, we can build stronger, more stable communities for all."

- Said, "Georgia’s economy thrives when we invest in local businesses and family farms, creating good jobs and shared prosperity for all."
- Said, "Skyrocketing rents and home prices are putting safe, stable housing out of reach for too many Georgians. Corporate landlords and speculative investors are driving up costs, while working families struggle to find affordable options. We can make Georgia a place where everyone has access to a safe, affordable home. By investing in housing, protecting renters, and supporting first-time buyers, we can build stronger, more stable communities for all."

Economy

Said, "Protecting Georgia’s natural beauty and investing in clean energy ensures a sustainable future for all."

- Said, "Protecting Georgia’s natural beauty and investing in clean energy ensures a sustainable future for all."

Energy & the Environment

Supports expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare for all Georgians, particularly in underserved communities, by investing in providers and lowering costs.

- Supports expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare for all Georgians, particularly in underserved communities, by investing in providers and lowering costs.

Healthcare

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

Voting & Elections

Supports ending corporate influence in politics to ensure fair representation for every community.

Prioritizes ending corporate influence in politics to ensure fair representation for every community.

- Prioritizes ending corporate influence in politics to ensure fair representation for every community.

Public Safety

Said, "Every child deserves a world-class education, starting with supporting our teachers and empowering our schools."

- Said, "Every child deserves a world-class education, starting with supporting our teachers and empowering our schools."

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William Wesley Fincher III is from Canton, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Mercer University and a law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He and his wife, Deanie, have one adult child and attend Canton First Methodist Church.

Fincher wins runoff for Cherokee County’s state House seat

William is the owner of an RV park. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, a prosecutor for the Atlanta Judicial Court, an FBI special agent in Chicago, and a probation and parole officer in Ellijay.

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William is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 23. He assumed office in 2026 after a special election and is running for re-election. He previously ran for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 21 in 2013 and 2020 but did not win. 

Aims to reduce costs, lower taxes, and keep the government small and accountable.

Aims to cap property taxes for homeowners.

Supports efforts that lower insurance rates for homeowners, drives, small businesses, and families through market-based competition and increased transparency.

- Aims to reduce costs, lower taxes, and keep the government small and accountable.
- Aims to cap property taxes for homeowners.
- Supports efforts that lower insurance rates for homeowners, drives, small businesses, and families through market-based competition and increased transparency.

Aims to partner with the Georgia Department of Transportation to reduce traffic congestion and improve roadways.

- Aims to partner with the Georgia Department of Transportation to reduce traffic congestion and improve roadways.

As of July 23, 2026, William Wesley Fincher III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes policies that limit access to guns.

Aims to strengthen public safety and support law enforcement to keep neighborhoods safe.

- Opposes policies that limit access to guns.
- Aims to strengthen public safety and support law enforcement to keep neighborhoods safe.

Aims to expand trade and technical education opportunities for students.

Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

- Aims to expand trade and technical education opportunities for students.
- Supports school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

William Wesley Fincher III

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