Friday, August 01, 2025

Two Oconee County Republican State Legislators Hold Large Campaign Balances For Offices They Hold And For Offices They Are Seeking

***Campaign Finance Reports Through June 30***

Republicans Bill Cowsert, who represents Oconee County in the Georgia Senate, and Houston Gaines, who represents one of the county’s four precincts in the Georgia House, have amassed large campaign caches that they won’t be able to use in the 2026 elections.

Cowsert had $332,226 net cash on hand in his Senate District 46 campaign fund, according to his most recent Campaign Contribution Disclosure Report for June 30.