Carden H. Summers is a Republican state senator representing District 13 in the Georgia State Senate, which includes Ben Hill, Berrien, Crisp, Irwin, Lee, Tift, Turner, Worth, and portions of Coffee counties. Born and raised in South Georgia, he is a farmer, small business owner, job creator, husband, and father from Cordele, Georgia. Elected in 2019, Summers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities; he is also a member of the Agriculture & Consumer Affairs and Economic Development & Tourism committees. Notable legislative actions include sponsoring SB140 in 2023 and co-sponsoring SB390 in 2024 .

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Summers' formal education. His political experience began with election to the Georgia State Senate in 2019, where he has focused on conservative priorities such as economic development, job creation, agriculture, banking, and opposing liberal policies. He is positioned as a candidate for re-election in the 2026 Georgia Primary.