Republican Brian Strickland, a state senator representing District 42, is running for Georgia attorney general in the Nov. 3 general election.

Strickland faces Democrat Tanya F. Miller. The race will appear on ballots across DeKalb County, including in Dunwoody and Brookhaven.

Candidate information

Party: Republican

Residence area: Georgia Senate District 42

Education: High school diploma, Henry County, 2002; bachelor's degree in economics, Valdosta State University, 2006; J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law, 2009

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.

He is also a lawyer at Smith, Welch, Webb & White.

On the issues

Strickland outlined his priorities on his campaign website. The following positions are the candidate's own statements:

Criminal justice and public safety: Strickland said he would investigate and prosecute anyone who violates the public trust, regardless of their position, and fight financial fraud. He said he would expand gang and drug task forces to coordinate statewide crackdowns on violent crime. He also said he would fight to end human trafficking in Georgia.

Immigration: Strickland said the attorney general must ensure Georgia is not a safe haven for what he called "criminal illegals," saying he would prioritize taxpayers over illegal aliens.

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.

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."

Taxes and budget: Strickland said on his campaign website that he supported what he called the largest tax cut in Georgia history, allowing Georgians to keep more of their money. Families suffering from the economic fallout of COVID-19 cannot afford new taxes, he said, adding that state government should not hinder families and small businesses with new taxes.

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 Dunwoody-Brookhaven Ledger did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.