Biography
Cathy Kott is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 6 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Jason Ridley (R).[1][2] A registered nurse, she ran for the same seat in 2024.[2][3]
Cathy Kott earned an associate degree from Grayson College in 1988, according to Ballotpedia.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a 32-year resident of Whitfield near Cohutta, Georgia, a mother and grandmother, and a registered nurse for 37 years.[3] She wrote that she is running because she believes in steady leadership, open communication and working together.[3]
Kott advanced from the Democratic primary for District 6 in 2024 and lost the general election to Ridley, receiving 14.7% of the vote to his 85.3%.[2] She advanced from the Democratic primary again on May 19, 2026.[2]
- 1.Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Cathy Kott - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Cathy Kott - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia House District 6
Cathy Kott is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia House District 6 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
