Republican state Sen. Brian Strickland is running for Georgia attorney general in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Strickland, certified for the ballot according to BallotReady election data, faces Democrat Tanya F. Miller. He is the only Republican in the race.

Candidate information

Party: Republican

Office sought: Georgia Attorney General

Election date: Nov. 3, 2026

Education: High school diploma, Henry County (2002); bachelor's degree in economics, Valdosta State University (2006); juris doctor, Florida Coastal School of Law (2009)

Professional background: Lawyer at Smith, Welch, Webb & White, according to BallotReady profile data.

Experience and public service

Strickland has served in the Georgia Senate since 2018 and currently represents District 42. He previously represented House District 111 from 2013 to 2017, according to his official Senate biography.

On the issues

The following positions are Strickland's own statements, provided through his campaign website via BallotReady.

Criminal justice and public safety: Strickland said he would "investigate and prosecute anyone who violates the public trust, regardless of their position." He said he plans to expand gang and drug task forces for statewide crackdowns on violent crime and to fight human trafficking and financial fraud.

Immigration: Strickland said the attorney general must ensure Georgia is not a safe haven for what he called "criminal illegals," prioritizing taxpayers.

Guns: Strickland said Georgia gun owners need what he called a "legal shield" against what he called unconstitutional gun grabs. He said he would defend Georgia's gun laws against federal overreach.

Education: Strickland said the attorney general's office would enforce the Parents' Bill of Rights to protect children from what he called radical agendas in the classroom.

Taxes and budget: Strickland said on his campaign website that he supported what he described as the largest tax cut in Georgia history. He said families suffering from the health and economic fallout of COVID-19 deserved the cut and cannot afford new taxes.

The attorney general can enforce applicable laws, represent the state and pursue litigation within the office’s authority. Changes to taxes, public benefits or school funding generally require legislation and budget decisions; the attorney general cannot enact them alone.

Sources: Public campaign materials, published candidate profiles and the public records linked above. Policy statements are attributed to the candidate; funding or implementation details are included where available.

The East Cobb Beacon did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.