Frequently Asked Questions
About Sara
Who is Sara Fuchs? I'm a librarian, a PTA leader, and a mom of two public school kids in Roswell. For six years, I worked inside the Georgia State House as Chief of Staff and campaign manager for Rep. Betsy Holland — tracking legislation, negotiating across the aisle, and helping run winning campaigns. I've lived in District 49 for ten years, and I'm running because I know how the Capitol works, and I know who it's been working for.
Why are you running? North Fulton families are paying more for health insurance, groceries, and home and car insurance — and after 23 years in office, our current representative hasn't fixed it. I've had a front-row seat watching how real decisions get made at the Capitol. Now I'm ready to make them for you.
What makes you qualified for this job? I'm not coming to this cold. I spent six years inside the building — tracking bills, building coalitions, and managing campaigns that won. I know the difference between a representative who shows up and fights for you, and one who's been there so long he's stopped doing either.
Do you have kids in public school? Yes — two boys, both in Fulton County public schools. I've served as PTA president at a Title 1 elementary school and now serve on the Student Governance Council and as PTSA Fundraising Chair at a Title 1 middle school. The gaps in public education funding aren't abstract to me — I've spent years personally filling them.
The Issues
What's your top priority? Cost of living. North Fulton families are feeling it everywhere — property taxes, health insurance, groceries, utility bills. Nearly everything else on my platform connects back to making life more affordable for working families here.
Why are my property taxes going up if the state cut income taxes? Because the two are connected. Georgia's share of public school funding has fallen from about 56% in the early 2000s to roughly 51% today, and the state recently cut a third of its own income tax with no plan to replace the revenue. When the state doesn't cover its share, local school boards make up the difference — which is exactly why Fulton County Schools just proposed its first property tax increase in seven years.
What will you do about healthcare costs? Georgia is one of only 10 states that still hasn't expanded Medicaid, leaving our own federal tax dollars on the table while hundreds of thousands of Georgians go without coverage. I'll fight to expand it. I'll also push to fix problems in Georgia's existing insurance marketplace rules that are already raising costs for middle-income families who buy their own coverage — not just talk about healthcare in the abstract.
What about data centers and my power bill? Georgia regulators just approved a $16.3 billion buildout to meet data center demand — a cost that could land on ratepayers at $50 billion or more over time. I'll push for data centers to cover their own share of new infrastructure costs instead of passing them on to you, and I'll support stronger conflict-of-interest rules for legislators who hold personal financial stakes in industries they vote on.
Where do you stand on public schools? Every classroom should be fully funded, every teacher paid fairly, and every kid guaranteed lunch and basic supplies — no exceptions. I oppose diverting public school funding into private school vouchers with little to no accountability, and I'll push to restore the state's share of school funding so local districts aren't forced to raise your property taxes to cover the gap.
What's your position on reproductive rights? I support protecting access to reproductive healthcare and every person's right to make their own healthcare decisions, without political interference.
Where do you stand on gun safety? I support common-sense gun safety measures and oppose expanding guns into schools and college campuses. As a parent of two middle schoolers, this isn't abstract policy to me.
What about voting rights? I'll fight to restore and expand voting access in Georgia. I spent six years inside the State House watching how these laws get written and used — including the 2021 election law's takeover powers, which were used to target Fulton County's own election board for nearly two years before being rejected. I know the difference between election "integrity" measures and politically motivated ones.
Do you support Georgia's medical cannabis program? Yes. I support continuing to responsibly expand medical cannabis access, and I think it's time to decriminalize simple possession — about two-thirds of Georgians agree, and the current enforcement falls disproportionately on Black Georgians despite similar usage rates across races. On full recreational legalization, I'd want to see a serious, evidence-based look at regulation and road safety first, rather than either rushing ahead or ruling it out.
What will you do about state spending and taxes? I don't support further tax cuts that mostly benefit higher earners and corporations while forcing cuts to real services — Georgia's recent income tax cut already forced $300 million in budget cuts, including to disability services and school transportation. I'd rather target relief where it actually helps working families, like a state tax credit for working families, while making sure the state funds its own promises instead of pushing costs onto your property tax bill.
Ethics & Accountability
How will you be different from career politicians? I'll recuse myself from any vote where I hold a personal financial interest, I won't take industry contributions in the 90 days surrounding a vote that affects that industry, and I'll disclose more than the law requires — not less, at a time when the legislature just made it easier for officials to redact their own financial holdings from public disclosures.
Do you take corporate PAC money? No. This campaign runs on grassroots support — neighbors, small donors, and volunteers — not corporate PACs. That means I won't owe anything to the utility companies or insurance industry whose costs are driving up your bills.
The Race & Voting
What district is this? Georgia House District 49, covering parts of Alpharetta, Milton, and Roswell.
Who is your opponent? Chuck Martin, the Republican incumbent who has held this seat for 23 years.
When is the election? Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting begins October 13, 2026.
How can I help? Donate, volunteer to knock doors or make calls, host a house party for your neighbors, or simply follow the campaign and share it with friends in District 49. Every conversation matters in a race this close.