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Charlice Byrd is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Southeastern Louisiana University. Charlice lives with her husband, Michael, in Woodstock, Georgia, and attends First Baptist Church.

Charlice currently serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 20. She originally served three terms from 2005 to 2013 before losing re-election in 2012. Charlice was then re-elected in 2020 and is in her third consecutive term (sixth overall).

Charlice currently serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for the North Georgia Angel House and a board member for the Friends of Holly Springs Police. She previously worked as a North Georgia field representative for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and an independent contractor for the Tea Party Patriots Foundation. She also worked as an educator.

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Voted for House Bill 1999, which would suspend the gas tax for 60 days.

Voted for House Resolution 1114, which would eliminate property taxes for homeowners.

Calls for the elimination of state income tax.

- Voted for House Bill 1999, which would suspend the gas tax for 60 days.
- Voted for House Resolution 1114, which would eliminate property taxes for homeowners.
- Calls for the elimination of state income tax.

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As of March 11, 2026, Charlice Byrd’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports House Bill 350, which would allow ambulance services to accept newborns and authorize secure newborn safety devices.

Supports banning puberty blockers for minors.

Calls for parents to have full access to their children's medical records.

Promises to make ivermectin available over the counter.

- Supports House Bill 350, which would allow ambulance services to accept newborns and authorize secure newborn safety devices.
- Opposes abortion access.
- Supports banning puberty blockers for minors.
- Calls for parents to have full access to their children's medical records.
- Promises to make ivermectin available over the counter.

Healthcare

Sponsors House Bill 1108, which would prioritize hand-marked, hand-counted paper ballots, while keeping accessibility options available and providing bipartisan oversight of voting equipment decisions.

Supports withdrawing from voter data-sharing organizations like the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).

- Sponsors House Bill 1108, which would prioritize hand-marked, hand-counted paper ballots, while keeping accessibility options available and providing bipartisan oversight of voting equipment decisions.
- Supports withdrawing from voter data-sharing organizations like the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).

Voting & Elections

Opposes gun control, co-sponsoring House Bill 1226 and sponsoring House Bill 194, which would strengthen protections for gun owners and reinforce Georgia’s Stand Your Ground laws.

- Opposes gun control, co-sponsoring House Bill 1226 and sponsoring House Bill 194, which would strengthen protections for gun owners and reinforce Georgia’s Stand Your Ground laws.

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Mark Fernandez has lived in Cherokee County for 21 years. He and his wife, Shawn, have two children together. He is a lifelong Conservative and has volunteered as troop committee chairman for Trail Life, a Christian scouting group. 

Mark Fernandez is originally from Marietta, Georgia. Mark earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a master's degree from Georgia State University. He lives with his wife, Shawn, and their two children in Woodstock.

Mark has 28 years of leadership experience at a Fortune 100 company, with roles in finance, operations, digital transformation, data management, and enterprise governance. He is known for profit-and-loss management and digital capabilities.

Mark currently works as a vice president for McGriff. He previously worked as a vice president for U.S. Insurance Services and as a sales executive for Travelers.

Mark's campaign for Georgia State Representative, District 20, is his first time running for public office.

Mark’s campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives District 20 is his first run for public office.

Plans to "eliminate the state income tax" to put money back in the pockets of families.

Plans to maintain low tax burdens in Cherokee County and curb rising property taxes and insurance premiums while ensuring transparency for citizens.

- Plans to "eliminate the state income tax" to put money back in the pockets of families.
- Plans to maintain low tax burdens in Cherokee County and curb rising property taxes and insurance premiums while ensuring transparency for citizens.

As of March 11, 2026, Mark Angel Fernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports "protecting the unborn" and "pro-life values".

- Supports "protecting the unborn" and "pro-life values".

Believes that only American citizens should vote.

- Believes that only American citizens should vote.

Supports "Constitutional Carry" and "Second Amendment rights".

Supports public safety by backing law enforcement, ensuring they have necessary resources, and advocating for closed borders and legal immigration.

- Supports "Constitutional Carry" and "Second Amendment rights".
- Supports public safety by backing law enforcement, ensuring they have necessary resources, and advocating for closed borders and legal immigration.

Advocates for parental rights, school choice, and public schools, recognizing the need for diverse solutions for students.

Supports maintaining momentum in education by increasing teacher pay, improving school safety, expanding mental health services, and implementing programs to enhance student achievement. Advocates for parental rights, school choice, and public schools, recognizing the need for diverse solutions for students.

Supports maintaining momentum in education by increasing teacher pay, improving school safety, expanding mental health services, and implementing programs to enhance student achievement. 

- Advocates for parental rights, school choice, and public schools, recognizing the need for diverse solutions for students.
- Supports maintaining momentum in education by increasing teacher pay, improving school safety, expanding mental health services, and implementing programs to enhance student achievement. 

Mark Angel Fernandez

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