Michelle Schreiner, a Democrat who grew up in East Cobb, is running for Georgia House of Representatives District 45. She faces Republican Sharon M. Cooper in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Schreiner said on her campaign website that she is raising her family in East Cobb. She has publicly identified as a long-haul Covid survivor, according to her X profile.
This is not her first race. Schreiner previously ran for Georgia House District 90 in 2022. She advanced from the Democratic primary to a runoff election, where she received 45.7% of the vote (2,921 votes) before losing to Saira Draper, according to Ballotpedia.
Candidate information
Party: Democratic
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, master's degree in psychology and doctorate in psychology, all from the University of Georgia, according to BallotReady.
Experience and public service
Schreiner said on her campaign website that she worked as a research team leader at a Fortune 50 company. BallotReady lists her experience as a professor and a role at the Office of Inspector General.
On the issues
Schreiner outlined her positions on several topics through BallotReady and her campaign website:
Healthcare: Schreiner said she supports expanding access to care, improving access to mental health services, making healthcare costs more predictable and easier for families to understand, and supporting policies that help people age with dignity.
Economy and taxes: She said she supports a state Earned Income Tax Credit to help working families keep more of what they earn. She also said she wants to reduce the pressure of rising costs on household expenses and support small businesses by reducing barriers and improving access to opportunity.
Infrastructure and development: Schreiner said she favors a more deliberate approach to large-scale developments like data centers, including evaluating their impact on energy use, infrastructure and the surrounding community. She also said she supports investing in transportation solutions that improve mobility and reduce congestion.
Education: She said she supports strong schools and expanding access to childcare for working families.
Public safety: Schreiner said the community deserves leadership that prioritizes safety, stability and responsible governance.
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.
