Meet Josh
Engineer. Husband. Father. Neighbor.
I’m Josh Tolbert, and I’m running for Georgia State Senate District 35 because our community deserves practical, thoughtful leadership, the kind that listens first, focuses on results, and keeps people at the center of every decision.
JOSH IS DEPENDING ON YOU
Will you contribute today to help us bring Josh’s solutions-focused voice to the Georgia State Senate?
Career
Engineer.
I’m not a career politician — I’m an engineer, educator, and small business owner who’s spent my career solving problems, not creating them. I’ve worked in power generation and manufacturing, helping companies improve safety, reliability, and efficiency — the kind of practical results that keep people working and businesses growing.
Before launching my consulting firm, I also served as an engineering professor, teaching students how to apply technical knowledge to real-world challenges. That experience reminded me how much potential Georgia’s young people have when they’re given the tools and encouragement to succeed.
Across classrooms, job sites, and boardrooms, I’ve learned that accountability and results matter. That’s how I believe government should operate, too — focused on facts, data, and common sense. Georgia families deserve a government that works as efficiently and effectively as they do.
Family
Husband. Father.
At home, my wife Mary and I are raising our five children here in Cobb County. Family is at the center of our lives — it’s where I’ve learned patience, perspective, and the importance of putting others first.
Mary is a civil engineer and small business owner, and like me, she brings a problem-solver’s mindset to everything she does. Together, we understand the challenges Georgia families and small business owners face — balancing work, faith, and raising kids in a busy world.
Our family has taken an active role in our children’s education. At different times we’ve chosen to homeschool, and at other times we’ve participated in local programs. Having taught high school math and physics myself, I have deep respect for Georgia’s teachers and the incredible work they do every day to help students succeed.
Those experiences — as parents, professionals, and neighbors — remind me that the best solutions come from people who care deeply and work hard for those around them. That’s the same approach I’ll take to serving our community.
Candidate
Neighbor.
The strongest communities are built by people who look out for one another — neighbors who see a need and step up to meet it. That belief is at the heart of how my family lives and serves.
Eight years ago, my wife Mary and I started UP Tutoring, a free tutoring program that continues to help students across Cobb County — many from families who are learning English or working hard to get back on their feet. We’ve seen firsthand how one-on-one support and encouragement can change the trajectory of a child’s life.
We’re also active at The Square Church in Smyrna, where we’ve found a community that lives out faith through service — meeting practical needs, mentoring youth, and building relationships that strengthen our city.
Those experiences have shaped my priorities: improving education, strengthening families, supporting local businesses, and creating communities where neighbors help neighbors.
What I’ve learned as both an engineer and a father is that the best solutions don’t come from Washington — or even always from Atlanta — they come from people who know their community and care enough to act.
My goal as your state senator is to help those people succeed by removing barriers, encouraging innovation, and supporting the institutions that make Georgia strong.
I’m running to represent the people who get up early, work hard, care about their neighbors, and want a better future for their kids. Together, we can make Georgia a place where opportunity is built, not promised.
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Let’s bring practical leadership back to government, grounded in facts, guided by faith, and focused on people. Together, we can make Georgia stronger, more affordable, and full of opportunity for everyone who calls it home. Join Team Tolbert today!
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