Candidate Whitney Echenique, sitting with her arm on a chair wearing a tan shirt and a white jacket.
Whitney Echenique
State House - District 2

Whitney is a working mom and small business owner from Whitfield County who believes good leadership starts with listening, treating people with dignity, and leaving our communities better than we found them. Her district includes parts of Catoosa County, Walker County, and Whitfield County.

A headshot of candidate Margaret Spear
Margaret Spear
State House - District 3

A Chief of Staff and former Catoosa County elections worker, Margaret is running to bring practical, accountable leadership to District 3. After 18 years without a Democrat in the race, she's giving voters a real choice: Leadership that reflects who NWGA actually is -- hardworking, generous, and done with politics that pit neighbors against each other.

Jack Zibluk
State Senate - District 53

Jack is a professor of Communications at UTC and a self-described "recovering journalist" who has written widely on media ethics, privacy, copyright, and other issues. He was the National Press Photographers Association Educator of the Year in 2005 and lives on Lookout Mountain.

Jessica Hunter
County Commission - District 2

As a lifelong resident of Catoosa County, Jessica is deeply committed to serving the citizens of our area. She is running for the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners in District 2 to bring transparency and accountability into local politics.

Jade Michalski
County Commission - District 4

A Ringgold native, Jade is deeply anchored in the community as the founder of Village Without Borders - a mutual aid organization. Jade is running for County Commission in District 4 to challenge the status quo and help ensure local decisions prioritize people over profit.