BackgroundPolitician

EducationUniversity of North Georgia (formerly North Georgia College & State University) — B.B.A.

Notable personal detailsStephen Wade "Steve" Gooch is a Republican politician from Dahlonega, Georgia. He has served in the Georgia State Senate representing District 51 since 2010/2011 and previously held leadership roles including Senate Majority Whip and Majority Leader of the Senate Majority Caucus (2023–2025). Before serving in the Senate, he was the sole Lumpkin County Commissioner. Gooch earned a B.B.A. and an M.P.A. from North Georgia College and State University (now the University of North Georgia).