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Clara is married to Cesar and is a mother of four children. She is a member of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Professional Women, the Atlanta Music Teachers Association, the National Association of Recording Art and Science (NARAS / LARAS) and is a parishioner at Saint John Newnan Catholic Church where she performs with the Hispanic Choir. She earned her J.D. from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra. Clara earned a degree in music management from Georgia State University. 

Clara Richardson-Olguin founded CIC Floors with her husband 16 years ago. She was a lawyer in her native country, the Dominican Republic. The National Association of Professional Women recognized Clara as Woman of the Year in 2016. 

As of April 22, 2024, Clara Richardson-Olguin did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of June 7, 2025, Clara Richardson-Olguin did not have a website or any information online.

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Says "I’ll fight to protect local control and parental involvement in education, and I’ll also work to increase the opportunities for vocational education"

- Says "I’ll fight to protect local control and parental involvement in education, and I’ll also work to increase the opportunities for vocational education"

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Clara Richardson-Olguin

As of April 21, 2024, Fred Clayton did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Fred is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FCT Improvements. He previously worked as a Line Cook for iHop.

This is Fred Clayton's first entry into politics.

As of June 7, 2025, Fred Clayton did not have a website or any information online.

Fred Clayton

J. Gregory attended Georgia State University. 

J. Gregory is a founding partner, CEO, or CFO of 7 businesses currently and has been in similar roles for 13 other businesses. He is a Professional Member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers and the Chairman of the Gwinnett County Republican Assembly. He was the 2008 & 2009 winner of the "Jay M. Littlefield Award" as the National Rifle Association-Institute for Legislative Action National Volunteer of the Year. 

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J. Gregory Howard ran for State Senator to District 9 in 2022, but did not win. 

Candidate for U.S House District 9 (R-GA): J. Gregory Howard

As of June 7, 2025, J. Gregory Howard did not have a website or any information online.

Supports canceling programs that he believes violate the Constitution.

- Supports stopping election fraud
- Supports canceling programs that he believes violate the Constitution.

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Ballotpedia, Louis Ligon

Louis has degrees from Southern Polytechnic State University and Gwinnett Technical College. He was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

Louis' has worked as a managing director, and an advanced tax, retirement, and estate planner. 

Louis Ligon's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

Said "We must overhaul and update our dysfunctional immigration system so as to improve the process of 'Legal Immigration.'"

- Said "We must overhaul and update our dysfunctional immigration system so as to improve the process of 'Legal Immigration.'"
- Supports affordable housing.

As of June 7, 2025, Louis Ligon did not have a website or any information online.

Supports term limits for all state and federal legislative offices.

Opposes allowing third parties to collect and deliver ballots because it leads to ballot harvesting.

According to a survey response, believes the voter registration system must be reformed so that "each individual voter is 'Vetted' and 'Verified' and are U.S. Citizens."

- Supports term limits for all state and federal legislative offices.
- Opposes allowing third parties to collect and deliver ballots because it leads to ballot harvesting.
- According to a survey response, believes the voter registration system must be reformed so that "each individual voter is 'Vetted' and 'Verified' and are U.S. Citizens."

Wants to abolish Georgia's private attorney plenary powers.

Said "I am a firm believer in the "Rule of Law"... Our Public Safety officials must be supported, revered and respected..."

- Wants to abolish Georgia's private attorney plenary powers.
- Said "I am a firm believer in the "Rule of Law"... Our Public Safety officials must be supported, revered and respected..."

Supports high schools giving trade school certifications.

- Supports high schools giving trade school certifications.

Louis Ligon

- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process. 
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.

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