Mary Ann SantosServing

Mary Ann Santos

State HouseDemocrat

GA-HD-117 State House

Mexican-American·Georgia House of Representatives HD-117

Why This Race Matters

Santos is up for re-election in November 2026. As the first Latina from Henry County to serve in the Georgia General Assembly, she represents a growing Latino community in suburban Atlanta. Her district (HD-117) was newly redistricted and covers parts of McDonough and Locust Grove.

Georgia House members serve two-year terms with no term limits. Santos won her 2024 race unopposed in both the primary and general election after the seat was vacated by Republican Lauren Daniel. She is pursuing her J.D. at John Marshall Law School while serving. Endorsed by Latino Victory Fund in 2024.

Key dates to watch: General Election on November 3, 2026.

About

Mary Ann Santos is a first-generation college graduate and the daughter of Mexican immigrant parents who own a small business in Henry County. A survivor of domestic violence, she has lived in McDonough for 23 years and began her judicial career working in a probation office nearly 20 years ago. In 2024, she became the first Latina from Henry County to be elected to the Georgia General Assembly.

Family & Heritage

Daughter of Mexican immigrant parents who own a small business in Henry County. First-generation college student. Single mother who worked full-time while attending night classes. Has called District 117 home for 23 years.

Political Career

Before Politics

Court Services Officer at Sentinel Offender Services (2006-2008); Legal Assistant/Deputy Clerk at Henry County Board of Commissioners (2008-2019); HR Information System Specialist at Rockdale County Government (2019-2022); Legal Office Administrator at Henry County Board of Commissioners (2022-2024)

Education

B.S. Criminal Justice Leadership, Mercer University (2018); M.P.A., Clayton State University (2020); J.D. candidate, John Marshall Law School (current)

Key Issues & Priorities

*Domestic violence survivor advocacy
*Education funding and teacher pay
*Medicaid expansion
*Infrastructure improvement
*Public safety
*Mental health services in schools

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