The Gwinnett Chamber believes in the importance of civic engagement and participation. While the Gwinnett Chamber does not endorse political candidates, we do encourage our members to educate themselves about the policy positions of candidates, and we are committed to provide information and resources about candidates so you are able to learn more about their priorities.
NEW for 2022: The Georgia General Assembly passed a measure making school board elections nonpartisan in Gwinnett County. The elections to be held in May, 2022 will decide the two contested seats in the five-member board.
KEY DATES IN 2022
May 24 Primary Election
June 21 Primary Runoff
Nov. 8 General Election
Dec. 6 General Runoff
MEET THE CANDIDATES
U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives
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U.S. Senate (Runoff Result)
Republican Candidate
Herschel Junior Walker 48.63%
Democrat Candidate
✓ Raphael Warnock (incumbent) 51.37%
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U.S. House of Representatives, District 6
U.S. House of Representatives, District 7
U.S. House of Representatives, District 9
Republican Candidate
✓ Andrew Clyde (incumbent) 72.37%
Democrat Candidate
Michael “Mike” Ford 27.63%
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Statewide Offices
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Governor
Republican Candidate
✓ Brian Kemp (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 53.44%
Democrat Candidate
Stacey Abrams 45.85%
Libertarian Candidate
Shane Hazel 0.71%
Lt. Governor
Republican Candidate
✓ Burt Jones – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 51.42%
Democrat Candidate
Charlie Bailey 46.40%
Libertarian Candidate
Ryan Graham 2.18%
Secretary of State
Republican Candidate
✓ Brad Raffensperger (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 53.26%
Democrat Candidate
Bee Nguyen 43.96%
Libertarian Candidate
Ted Metz 2.78%
Attorney General
Republican Candidate
✓ Chris Carr (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 51.89%
Democrat Candidate
Jennifer “Jen” Jordan 46.58%
Libertarian Candidate
Martin Cowen 1.53%
Commissioner of Agriculture
Republican Candidate
✓ Tyler Harper – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 53%
Democrat Candidate
Nakita Hemingway 44.81%
Libertarian Candidate
David Raudabaugh 2.19%
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Commissioner of Insurance
Republican Candidate
✓ John King (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 54.13%
Democrat Candidate
Janice Laws Robinson 45.87%
Commissioner of Labor
Republican Candidate
✓ Bruce Thompson – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 52.11%
Democrat Candidate
William “Will” Boddie, Jr. 45.30%
Libertarian Candidate
Emily Anderson 2.59%
State School Superintendent
Republican Candidate
✓ Richard Woods (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 54.22%
Democrat Candidate
Alisha Thomas Searcy 45.78%
MEET THE CANDIDATES
State House Seats in Gwinnett
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State House District 30
State House District 48
State House District 88
Republican Candidate
William Park Freeman 17.59%
Democrat Candidate
✓ Billy Mitchell (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 82.41%
State House District 94
Republican Candidate
No republican candidate
Democrat Candidate
✓ Karen Bennett (incumbent) 100%
State House District 95
Republican Candidate
Dexter Dawston 20.93%
Democrat Candidate
✓ Dar’Shun Kendrick (incumbent) 79.07%
State House District 96
State House District 97
State House District 98
State House District 99
Republican Candidate
✓ Matt Reeves – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 54.84%
Democrat Candidate
Om Duggal 45.16%
State House District 100
Republican Candidate
✓ David Clark (incumbent) 64.82%
Democrat Candidate
Louisa Shell Jackson 35.18%
State House District 101
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State House District 102
State House District 103
State House District 104
Republican Candidate
✓ Chuck Efstration (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 65.88%
Democrat Candidate
Patrick Reinert 34.12%
State House District 105
State House District 106
Republican Candidate
Preston A. Wren 40.75%
Democrat Candidate
✓ Shelly Hutchinson (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 59.25%
State House District 107
State House District 108
State House District 109
State House District 110
State House District 111
MEET THE CANDIDATES
State Senate Seats in Gwinnett
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State Senate District 5
State Senate District 7
State Senate District 9
State Senate District 40
State Senate District 41
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State Senate District 45
Republican Candidate
✓ Clint Dixon (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 61.30%
Democrat Candidate
Matielyn Jones 38.70%
State Senate District 46
Republican Candidate
✓ Bill Cowsert (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 64.04%
Democrat Candidate
Andrew Ferguson 35.96%
State Senate District 48
Republican Candidate
✓ Shawn Still – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 56.74%
Democrat Candidate
Josh Uddin 43.26%
State Senate District 55
Republican Candidate
No republican candidate
Democrat Candidate
✓ Gloria Butler (incumbent) – Georgia Chamber Endorsed 100%
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Gwinnett County Races
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County Commission District 2
County Commission District 4
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Solicitor General
Gwinnett County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor (Nonpartisan)
David Schmid 38.37%
✓ David VanLandingham (Incumbent) 61.63%
*While the Gwinnett Chamber does not endorse candidates, we share the endorsements of our partner, the Georgia Chamber as a voter tool for our members.
