Drew Echols
Drew Echols (Republican Party) is a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 49. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Echols (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 49. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Drew Echols' career experience includes being a co-owner of Jaemor Farms.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Echols was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
- Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
- Senate Retirement Committee
- Senate Science and Technology Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Georgia State Senate District 49
Incumbent Drew Echols is running in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 49 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 49
Drew Echols won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 49 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Drew Echols (R) | 100.0 | 83,710 |
| Total votes: 83,710 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 49
Drew Echols defeated Josh Clark in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 49 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Drew Echols | 52.7 | 10,135 |
 | Josh Clark | 47.3 | 9,082 | |
| Total votes: 19,217 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Echols signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia State Senate District 49 |
Officeholder Georgia State Senate District 49 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Shelly Echols (R) |
Georgia State Senate District 49 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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