Gillis announces Senate run

Former Superior Court Judge Dwayne Gillis has announced his candidacy for the Georgia State Senate District 19 seat in the Republican Primary scheduled for May 19.
“After two decades on the bench serving the people of South Georgia, I could retire to my farm and enjoy time with my grandkids,” said Gillis. “But while on a mission trip, I felt called to serve in a new way. As a man of faith, I feel compelled to answer that call. South Georgia needs a fighter who won’t back down – someone who understands and lives our values. We need someone who knows our struggles and District 19 needs someone with the experience, South Georgia common sense, and backbone to stand up for what’s right. That’s why I’m running for State Senate.”
Gillis was re-elected five times unopposed as Superior Court Judge, serving for 24 plus years.
He is a farmer, growing oranges on his grandfather’s 4th generation farm in South Georgia. He’s a former police officer, a lawyer, a small business owner who has made payroll and a deacon at First Baptist Church. He and his wife Pam are parents to three children and grandparents to seven.