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. The attorney general is the state's top law enforcement officer, a role that touches Johns Creek residents through criminal justice enforcement, consumer protection and defense of state law.

Candidate information

Party: Republican

Office sought: Georgia Attorney General

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 time in the legislature, Strickland said on his campaign website that he supported what he called the largest tax cut in Georgia history. He said the tax cut allowed Georgians to keep more of their hard-earned money and eased the burden on families.

Strickland also said he stood behind the Foster Family Bill, House Bill 912. He said the bill allows foster parents to leave children in the care of a babysitter for up to three days without getting approval through the state Division of Family and Children Services.

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 expand gang and drug task forces to coordinate statewide crackdowns on violent crime. He said he would investigate and prosecute anyone who violates the public trust and would fight financial fraud, human trafficking and corrupt officials.

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

Gun rights: Strickland said gun owners need a legal shield against what he called unconstitutional gun grabs and that he would defend Georgia's gun laws against federal overreach.

Election laws: Strickland said he would aggressively defend Georgia's election laws and ensure every legal vote is protected.

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.

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 Johns Creek Bulletin did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.