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Martin Momtahan

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Martin Momtahan

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GA-14 special election winner?

$2.4M

APR 14, 2026

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Overview

Current roleState Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age37 years old (Mar 31, 1989)

GenderMale

LocationGeorgia

BackgroundState legislator

EducationKennesaw State University — B.A., Business Administration (Management and Operations)

Notable personal detailsMartin Arash Momtahan is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing House District 17 since being sworn in on 2019-01-14. He has described his professional background as a small business operator in Paulding County. He earned a B.A. in Business Administration (Management and Operations) from Kennesaw State University.

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Positions

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Economy & Taxes

Martin Momtahan supports tax relief for homeowners and policies intended to reduce regulatory burden on small businesses. He has promoted a floating homestead exemption for Paulding County and emphasizes small-government, pro-business approaches to the state economy.

Immigration & Border

The candidate has supported state-level measures that increase cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities and has a legislative scorecard showing pro-enforcement votes on immigration-related bills. Public records and scorecards list him with votes and positive marks on bills that require local agencies to verify immigration status and comply with ICE detainers.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate states that life begins at conception and identifies as pro‑life, pledging to support legislation that respects life beginning at conception and to oppose measures that do not. He frames the State’s role as fostering a culture of life and says he will act to protect unborn life in votes at the State House.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports the Second Amendment and policies favorable to the firearm industry and lawful gun owners, including sponsoring legislation to provide tax incentives and sales-tax exemptions for firearms, ammunition, and safety training. Emphasizes protecting gun manufacturers and retailers from financial-sector discrimination while prioritizing public safety through support for law enforcement and industry compliance measures.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Martin Momtahan is in the news because he is one of the remaining candidates in Georgia’s lieutenant governor runoff. He is set to take part in a televised debate ahead of the election. The coverage mainly focuses on the runoff race and the upcoming debate schedule rather than any new policy announcement or controversy.

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Articles

ABAthens Banner-Herald2 months ago