Lumpkin County Commission Chair Chris Dockery announced Thursday he plans to run for the State House District 9 seat.
The District 9 seat is currently held by Will Wade, who previously announced he would run for State Senate. District 9 includes Dawson, Lumpkin and White counties.
Dockery is currently serving his fourth term as Lumpkin County Commission Chairman. Prior to his time in public service, he served in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Dockery said in a release he plans to defend conservative values, should he be elected into office.
“In the State House, I will carry with me the conservative North Georgia values we all share and a commitment to faith, family, and freedom,” he said. “I will stand firm against the left and their radical agenda, and I will never waiver when it comes to protecting our conservative principles. I look forward to working hard to earn the trust and support of the people of Dawson, Lumpkin and White Counties in the months ahead.”
Dockery also worked in law enforcement for six years before founding his own contracting business. In his current role, he is a member of the Association of County Commissioners and holds numerous positions within the organization. His roles in the ACCG include serving as the District II representative on the Board of Managers and the Georgia Legislative Policy Council. Additionally, he was awarded as the recipient of the Emory Greene Leadership Award, the highest honor given by the organization.
Dockery also currently serves on the University of North Georgia Corps Advisory Council, is a lifetime member of the North Georgia Corps of Cadets and UNG Alumni Associations and as a member of the Dahlonega Sunrise Rotary Club.
“Growing up in North Georgia, my family and faith taught me early in life the importance of serving others. From serving our nation to now serving as the Lumpkin County Commission Chairman and everything in between, that is what I have been committed to doing for over 30 years.”
