Another Republican has entered the race for the Georgia Senate seat held by Bill Cowsart, who is running for Georgia Attorney General.
Oconee Republican Michael Broun, who is the nephew of former Congressman Paul Broun Jr. and grandson of former Georgia Senator Paul Broun Sr., has announced his candidacy for Senate District 46.
Broun joins candidates Steven Strickland and Doug McKillip of Oconee County and Marc McMain of Walton County. Qualifying for the open seat will be held in March 2026.