Hear candidates for the Republican and Democratic nominations in the 25th State Senatorial District talk about their issues and platforms in their own words.
The Republican Primary for GA Senate District 25 includes four candidates:
Rick Jeffares
Rick Jeffares represented portions of Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties in the Georgia State Senate between 2011 and 2017. He is the owner of J and T Environmental Services and lives in Jackson.
Daniela Sullivan Marzahl
Daniela Sullivan Marzahl is a chaplain and licensed professional counselor.
She lives in Locust Grove.
Leland “Jake” Olinger
Leland “Jake” Olinger is a candidate seeking the Republican nomination for 25th District seat in the Georgia State Senate. He is a retiree who lives in Locust Grove.
Rick Williams
Rick Williams is a middle Georgia native who grew up in Gordon and graduated from Baldwin High School.
He is the co-owner, funeral director and certified Crematory Operator at Williams Funeral Home.
Williams has represented the 145th Georgia House District since 2017.
Valerie Rodgers is the presumptive Democratic Party Nominee for the 25th District seat in the Georgia State Senate.
Rodgers retired as a captain in the United States Army, serving her country as a signal corps officer. She also served her community as an educator, retiring after 32 years as a teacher.
She lives in Milledgeville.