2026 Georgia General Election

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John B. Zibluk earned a degree in urban studies from Southern Connecticut State University and a doctorate degree in mass communication from Bowling Green State University.

John is a media history teacher at a college, where he teaches classes on the First Amendment and free speech. He previously worked as a journalist covering politics and government.

John has worked as a communications professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for the past eight years. He previously worked as a journalist covering politics and government.

Supports the coordination of regional economic development.

- Supports the coordination of regional economic development.

Economy

As of July 23, 2026, John B. Zibluk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports increased access to mental health facilities.

Wants increased access to mental health facilities.

- Wants increased access to mental health facilities.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supports local control of state roads to enhance public safety.

Believes in local control of state roads to enhance public safety.

- Believes in local control of state roads to enhance public safety.

Public Safety

Education

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John B. Zibluk

Lanny Elwyn Thomas lives in Trion, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in education from West Georgia College and his master's degree and Education Specialist degree from Jacksonville State University. He has volunteered with the Lookout Mountain Court Appointed Special Advocates, the Summerville/Trion Optimist Club, and the Georgia Municipal Association, District 1. He lives with his wife, Chrysan, and their four adult children. 

Lanny previously taught at Pennville Elementary School and LaFayette High School and served as the Head Basketball Coach at Trion City Schools.

Lanny previously taught at Pennville Elementary School, LaFayette High School, and Trion City Schools. 

Lanny Elwyn Thomas is a former mayor of the Town of Trion. He first won the office in 2000 and served one term before stepping down. He later returned to public office as a Trion city council member and was subsequently re-elected as mayor, demonstrating long-term trust from his community.

Lanny previously served as the Mayor of Trion, Georgia and as a member of the Trion City Council. 

Supports attracting new businesses and strengthening local job opportunities.

Advocates for supporting small business and rural workforce development.

Supports lowering taxes and promoting fiscal responsibility.

Calls for the expansion of broadband and the improvement of rural infrastructure.

Supports policies benefiting farmers and agricultural development.

- Supports attracting new businesses and strengthening local job opportunities.
- Advocates for supporting small business and rural workforce development.
- Supports lowering taxes and promoting fiscal responsibility.
- Calls for the expansion of broadband and the improvement of rural infrastructure.
- Supports policies benefiting farmers and agricultural development.

As of July 23, 2026, Lanny Elwyn Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Prioritizes improvements to healthcare access in rural areas.

- Prioritizes improvements to healthcare access in rural areas.

Prioritizes law enforcement and increased public safety resources.

- Prioritizes law enforcement and increased public safety resources.

Advocates for parental involvement in education.

Supports strengthening public schools and supporting teachers.

- Advocates for parental involvement in education.
- Supports strengthening public schools and supporting teachers.

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Lanny Elwyn Thomas

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