Michael Hettig
Michael Hettig (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 32. Hettig declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.
Hettig completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia State Senate 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 State Senate District 32
Michael Hettig (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 32 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 32
Incumbent Kay Kirkpatrick (R) is running in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 32 on May 19, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Hettig completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hettig's responses.
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Like many others, I’m concerned about where things are headed. Not because of cable news. Not because of national politics. But because of what we’re seeing right here at home. Housing costs are climbing faster than paychecks. Public schools are asked to do more with less, with voucher programs introduced by the Georgia Senate that seek to take even more funding away. Too many families are one medical bill away from a crisis. These aren’t red issues or blue issues. They’re Georgia issues.
I intend to use my legal expertise and love for my community to enact legislation not rooted in cruelty, but in care for my neighbors.- I support fully funding our public schools, paying teachers competitively, and expanding technical and vocational pathways so students who don’t want a four-year degree still have a high-paying future in Georgia.
- Access to healthcare is a human right. Women’s access to reproductive healthcare is healthcare, and this access should be determined by medical professionals and not politicians. I will work hard to expand access to medicaid and a robust public health programs so people won’t have to choose between paying for medical attention, or paying for food or housing.
- Georgia doesn’t need to give away the store to massive corporations while small businesses struggle to survive. I support smart competition— investing in workforce development, infrastructure, and local entrepreneurs. I will not write blank checks and hope for the best. Economic growth should benefit the people who already live here.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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