Candidates are lining up to run for the seat of state Rep. Ed Lindsey, R-Atlanta.
Lindsey, who represents state House District 54, has announced he will run for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Marietta.
Here is a list of potential and confirmed candidates who intend to run for the house seat in 2014. All are Republican, because the seat has been redistricted to favor Republican candidates, making a successful Democratic challenge unlikely.
Angelic Moore
- Running: Yes
- Prior political experience: 2004 nominee, Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court.
- Current job: Vice President, Insider Advantage/Internet News Agency
David Burge
- Running: Not decided
- Prior political experience: 5th District Chairman, Georgia GOP
- Current job: Attorney with Smith, Gambrell & Russell
Drew Ellenburg
- Running: Rumored
- Prior political experience: 2012 candidate for state senate, District 6
- Current job: President of The Ellenburg Chair Company
Michelle Carver
- Running: Not decided
- Prior political experience: Active in the Fulton County Republican Party
- Current job: Marketing and communications
Beth Beskin
- Running: Not decided
- Prior political experience: 2010 candidate, state Senate District 38
- Current job: Attorney, Cohen, Cooper, Estep, & Allen
