Casey Cagle

A successful entrepreneur and respected former State Senator, Casey Cagle made history in 2006 by becoming the first Republican ever elected to Georgia’s second highest office. After winning re-election in November of 2010, Georgia voters overwhelmingly re-elected him again in November 2014, returning Lieutenant Governor Cagle to office for his third term.

Lieutenant Governor Cagle has established himself as a bold leader and champion of conservative values. His business acumen propelled him to prominent leadership roles and assignments under the Gold Dome, allowing him to bring a common sense private sector approach to state government by cutting billions of state spending and balancing Georgia’s budget without raising taxes. He also has dedicated his life in public service to supporting free enterprise solutions, ensuring all children in Georgia have access to a personalized educational environment suited for their individual talents and needs, and improving health and wellness for today’s youth.

Thanks to his Charter System Initiative, entire school systems can now convert to charter system status and focus their efforts on educating students instead of complying with burdensome mandates. Today, Georgia has 40 Charter Systems, enrolling about 20% of our state’s students. In 2007, he launched the Georgia College and Career Academy Network, which provides a relevant and rigorous curriculum aimed at preparing students for a highly skilled, 21st-Century workforce upon graduation. Because of his leadership, Georgia has 37 college and career academies with additional academies planned.

Notwithstanding his many accomplishments in private and public life, Casey is most proud to be a husband and a father. He and his wife Nita are the proud parents of three sons – Jared, Grant, and Carter. They live in Chestnut Mountain and are active members of Blackshear Place Baptist Church.