Biography
Jessica Roper is the Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 27, an open seat, in the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican Mike Dudgeon.[1][2] A mental health therapist, she advanced from the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary.[1][3]
Jessica Roper lists graduate education at the University of Georgia and Georgia State University, according to Ballotpedia.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she was born and raised in Georgia, grew up in its public schools, and has worked as a mental health therapist since 2009, supporting children, families, veterans and military families through the Department of Veterans Affairs.[3] She named mental health access, strong public schools and lower costs for families as her campaign's key messages, and said she is also focused on maternal health and affordable childcare in Forsyth County.[3]
- 1.Jessica Roper - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Georgia State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Jessica Roper - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia Senate District 27
Jessica Roper is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia Senate District 27 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.