Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

May 19, 2026 Georgia Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for State Senator District 46, Georgia

Ray C. Smith

►Websitevoteraysmith.com/

William C. Gaulden, Jr. - D

►Websiteelectwilliamgaulden.com/

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Biographical

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Housing & Communities

Housing

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Rural Health Care

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Voting Rights

Government Accountability

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Labor, Wages & Unions

Worker Rights and Benefits

Education & Schools

Education

School Safety

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Courts & Trials

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Child Care

Energy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Infrastructure