Alana Sanders
Alana Sanders (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 113. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Sanders completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Alana Sanders earned a high school diploma from Covington High Schoolm, a bachelor's degree from Grambling State University in 2000, a graduate degree from American Intercontinental University in 2002, and a graduate degree from the Purdue University Global in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a professor.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent Sharon Henderson (D), Karla Daniels Hooper (D), and Alana Sanders (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on May 19, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Alana Sanders completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sanders' responses.
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I served as a County Commissioner in Newton County, where I worked to increase transparency, expand youth opportunities, and ensure public resources were invested equitably. During my time in office, I helped secure four million dollars in federal funding for a youth facility, supported seniors with critical home repairs, strengthened small businesses, expanded mental health resources, and protected residents from policies that threatened their homes and quality of life.
I am also a college professor with more than twenty years of experience teaching business, marketing, and operations. Through education, I have prepared students to lead, innovate, and think critically about the systems that shape our economy.
In addition to public service and academia, I serve as a lobbyist advocating for policies that protect working families and strengthen communities. I believe government should listen, respond, and deliver real results that improve everyday life.- Proven Leadership That Delivers Results I have a record of turning vision into action. As a former County Commissioner, I secured four million dollars in federal funding to build a youth facility focused on mentorship and workforce development. I expanded support for seniors through home repair programs, strengthened small businesses during economic uncertainty, and protected homeowners from policies that threatened their property and quality of life. I believe leadership must produce measurable results, not just promises. Voters can trust that I understand how government works, how to build strategic partnerships, and how to deliver real outcomes that improve everyday lives.
- Advocate for Working Families, Affordability, and Property Rights As a lobbyist and former County Commissioner, I fight for policies that protect working families and defend property rights. I understand that rising housing costs, unfair HOA practices, and unchecked development can threaten financial stability and quality of life. I support responsible growth that preserves neighborhoods while creating opportunity. My priorities include housing affordability, strong public education, economic opportunity, environmental responsibility, and safe communities. Families deserve to build wealth, remain in their homes, and live without fear of losing what they have worked hard to earn. I am committed to practical solutions that protect homeowners,
- Experienced Educator and Strategic Thinker With more than twenty years as a college professor teaching business, marketing, and operations, I have dedicated my career to preparing leaders and strengthening organizations. I hold a Master of Business Administration, a Master’s in Human Resource Management, and have completed PhD work in Leadership and Organizational Change. I understand how systems function, how budgets impact outcomes, and how organizational culture shapes results. My leadership style is strategic, accountable, and grounded in data. I approach public service with careful analysis and long term planning to ensure policies are sustainable, responsible, and beneficial for the entire community.
I am committed to expanding mentorship and workforce pathways for youth, investing in strong public schools, and creating real economic mobility. I strongly support voter rights and voter protection. Every eligible citizen deserves fair and equal access to the ballot. Public policy should protect families, promote opportunity, and improve everyday life.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 17, 2026
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