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

Strickland, certified for the ballot according to BallotReady election data, faces Democrat Tanya F. Miller. The statewide race appears on Alpharetta and Milton ballots. Strickland represents District 42 in the Georgia State Senate.

Candidate information

Party: Republican

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

Occupation: Lawyer at Smith, Welch, Webb & White

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.

During his legislative career, Strickland said on his campaign website that he supported what he called the largest tax cut in Georgia history. He also said he backed legislation to support first responders and law enforcement by adding safeguards against intimidation, harassment and terrorism. He said he stood behind the Foster Family Bill, which he described as allowing foster parents to leave children with a babysitter for up to three days without state approval.

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, fight financial fraud and corrupt officials, expand gang and drug task forces for statewide crackdowns on violent crime, and work to end human trafficking.

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 gun owners need a legal shield against what he called unconstitutional gun grabs. He said the attorney general should 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 families suffering from the health and economic fallout of COVID-19 cannot afford new taxes. He said state government should not hinder families and small businesses with 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 Alpharetta-Milton Chronicle did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.