State Rep. Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) announced she’s running for reelection to the Georgia General Assembly in House District 53 this November.
“As your state representative, I’m a proud independent voice in the House focused on protecting neighborhoods, empowering parents in their children’s education, and promoting public safety,” Silcox said. “This year, I’m fighting to lower the skyrocketing property taxes that have put the squeeze on too many of our homeowners and reduce the overall tax burden so that families can keep up with the rising cost of living.”
Silcox is a Sandy Springs native and a graduate of Riverwood High School, the University of Georgia, and the Emory University School of Law. She currently chairs the committee that oversees the MARTA transit system and is vice chair of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee.
She has been married to Dr. Hal Silcox III for more than 30 years. The Silcoxes have two grown children and are members of Peachtree Presbyterian Church.
Silcox served the people of State House District 52 as their state representative from 2017-20 before she lost to State Rep. Shea Roberts (D-Sandy Springs).
In 2022, Silcox was reelected to the Georgia House of Representatives in the new House District 53, which was redrawn following the 2020 census. She last won a House seat in November 2024. House District 53 includes parts of Buckhead, western Sandy Springs, and southern Roswell.
Sandy Springs resident Beth Fuller announced her candidacy as a Democrat for the seat in December.
Legislative priorities
After successfully working to add antisemitism to the state’s hate crimes law, Silcox says she is currently working to protect all students who face discrimination.
Silcox says her focused on creating a statewide system to process and respond to complaints at public schools. The law would protect students suffering attacks based on their race, ethnicity, nation of origin, or religion.
Silcox said she wants to continue that type of work on behalf of Georgians.
“I will proudly stand up for these vulnerable kids to provide them safe harbor and hope,” Silcox said. “We will not tolerate hate in Georgia.”
House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) praised Silcox’s legislative leadership, calling her “an independent voice that fits her district perfectly.”
“We need Chairwoman Silcox back in the House so that she can carry on the meaningful work she’s doing on behalf of her constituents and all of Georgia,” Burns said. “She’s led on education and healthcare issues and passed legislation that cracked down on rioters on the state level while also digging on issues close to home, such as providing new alternatives for parents in a zone where the school is closing.”
The 2026 Georgia General Primary Election for state legislative seats at the General Assembly is scheduled for May 19. A potential runoff, if necessary, will occur on June 16.
The general election is Nov. 3. For more information, click here.