Georgia General Assembly Updates: 2026 General Election Results and What This Means for the 2027-2028 Session

Updated November 9, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET

NOTE: All information is current as of 3:30 p.m. ET on November 9 with all 159 counties reporting. We’ve included unofficial results below and will be making updates as final election results become available. Georgia Secretary of State – Election Results

The polls have closed – and Georgia’s political landscape for the 2027-2028 session is taking shape.

With all 159 counties reporting, voters weighed in on races up and down the ballot, including a U.S. Senate seat, all 14 U.S. House seats, an open governor’s race and nine other statewide offices, three constitutional amendments, and all 236 seats in the Georgia General Assembly.

In our primary takeaways post, we laid out everything you needed to know heading into November – the incumbents who weren’t returning, the seats already decided, and the races still up for grabs. Now, we have learned how these races played out.

As a reminder, all 236 seats in the General Assembly – 56 Senate seats and 180 House seats – are on the ballot in 2026. Members serve two-year terms, so the entire legislature is elected every cycle.

Federal

U.S. Senate

• Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) is expected to win re-election, defeating Rep. Mike Collins (R) 59.02% to 40.98% with all counties reporting.

U.S. House

All 14 of Georgia’s U.S. House seats were on the ballot in 2026. No seats appear to have changed parties, so the delegation stays at 9 Republicans and 5 Democrats. Four seats will have new members in January:

• District 1: James “Jim” Kingston (R) is expected to defeat Amanda Hollowell (D), 51.42% to 48.58%.
• District 10: Rep. Houston Gaines (R) is expected to defeat Pamela Delancy (D), 53.59% to 46.41%.
• District 11: John Cowan (R) is expected to defeat Chris Harden (D), 55.36% to 44.64%.
• District 13: Rep. Jasmine Clark (D) is expected to defeat Jonathan Chavez (R), 79.83% to 20.17%.

Statewide

Democrats appear to have won every statewide office on the ballot, unseating four Republican incumbents:

• Governor – Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) defeated Rick Jackson (R), 54.33% to 45.67%
• Lieutenant Governor – Sen. Josh McLaurin (D) defeated Sen. Greg Dolezal (R), 55.96% to 44.04%
• Secretary of State – Penny Brown Reynolds (D) defeated Rep. Tim Fleming (R), 55.68% to 44.32%
• Attorney General – Rep. Tanya Miller (D) defeated Sen. Brian Strickland (R), 55.55% to 44.45%
• Commissioner of Agriculture – Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold (D) defeated incumbent Tyler Harper (R), 53.84% to 46.16%
• Commissioner of Insurance – Keisha Sean Waites (D) defeated incumbent John King (R), 54.30% to 45.70%
• State School Superintendent – Lydia Powell (D) defeated incumbent Richard Woods (R), 54.62% to 45.38%
• Commissioner of Labor – Nikki Porcher (D) defeated incumbent Bárbara Rivera Holmes (R), 54.64% to 45.36%
• Public Service Commission, District 3 – Incumbent Peter Hubbard (D) defeated Fitz Johnson (R), 56.39% to 43.61%
• Public Service Commission, District 5 – Shelia Edwards (D) defeated Josh Tolbert (R), 55.33% to 44.67%

Constitutional Amendments

Voters appeared to approve all three proposed constitutional amendments:

• Amendment 1 (raising the maximum acreage eligible for conservation use property tax assessment from 2,000 to 4,000 acres) – 53.85% Yes to 46.15% No
• Amendment 2 (nonpartisan elections for probate judges) – 68.36% Yes to 31.64% No
• Amendment 3 (allowing the General Assembly to create and dedicate revenue to a Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund) – 77.73% Yes to 22.27% No

General Assembly

Below, we break down the Georgia General Assembly key results and what they mean for the balance of power in the Gold Dome.

Key Takeaways

• Democrats appear to have flipped 16 seats – 4 in the Senate and 12 in the House. Republicans flipped 2 House seats from Democrat to Republican, for a net Democratic gain of 14.
• At least 16 incumbents appear to have lost their seats – 3 in the Senate and 13 in the House, with two more races yet to be called.
• At least 49 new faces will join the General Assembly in January – 14 in the Senate and 35 in the House, including four House members moving to the Senate.
• Democrats appear to have won the House – With at least 91 of 180 seats, Democrats appear to have won the House majority for the first time in 22 years. One House race appears headed to a December 1 runoff.
• Republicans keep the Senate, by a narrower margin – Based on unofficial results, Republicans appear to hold at least 29 of 56 seats, down from 33 seats. Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin (D) will preside over the chamber.
• Two House races remain uncalled as of publication.

Member Changes Since the Primaries

The General Assembly has seen leadership and member changes since the May 19 primary.

• House District 177 (Lowndes)

  • Rep. Alvin Payton (D) won the June 9 special election runoff to finish the current term and took office on June 16 – the same day he lost the Democratic primary runoff for a full term to Elsie Cason Napier (D). Napier had no November opponent and will take the seat in January.

• Senate Leadership

  • The Senate’s previous President Pro Tem and Majority Leader both stepped down from leadership after launching bids for lieutenant governor. Sen. Larry Walker, III (R) now serves as President Pro Tem.

Georgia Senate Results

As of 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, this is a quick look at the status of the Georgia Senate going into 2027:

• It appears that there will be at least 29 Republicans and 27 Democrats. Republicans are expected to keep their majority.
• Four districts appear to have flipped from Republican to Democrat (Districts 37, 42, 45, and 48), and none from Democrat to Republican.
• 14 districts will have member changes – 11 open seats (including four filled by current House members) and 3 incumbents who appear to have lost on Tuesday.

Georgia House Results

As of 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday, this is a quick look at the status of the Georgia House going into 2027:

• It appears that there will be at least 91 Democrats and 86 Republicans, with one seat headed to a runoff and two races uncalled. Democrats are looking at a House majority for the first time in 22 years.
• At least 12 districts appear to have flipped from Republican to Democrat, and at least two from Democrat to Republican (Districts 121 and 128).
• At least 35 districts will have member changes – the 22 seats already settled before November (20 members who did not seek re-election and 2 who lost primaries) plus 13 incumbents who appear to have lost on Tuesday.
• One race is within the 0.5% margin that allows a candidate to request a recount: District 103 (27 votes).
• District 151 runoff – No candidate won a majority in District 151 (Chattahoochee, Dougherty, Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, Webster). Rep. Mike Cheokas (R) received 47.88%, Ethan Wolfe (D) 40.85%, and Travis Lockhart (I) 11.26%. Cheokas and Wolfe appear headed to the December 1 general election runoff.
• Several Republican incumbents held on in close races, including Rep. Reynaldo “Rey” Martinez (R) in District 111 (50.97% to 49.03%) and Rep. Devan Seabaugh (R) in District 34 (51.31% to 48.69%).

New Faces in the 2027-2028 Session

For government affairs teams, knowing who the incoming members are before they’re sworn in means relationship building can start now.

Here is the full list of anticipated new members, including the nine new members who were already decided ahead of Tuesday because they ran unopposed in November.

Roboro will share detailed new member profiles in the coming weeks ahead of session – stay tuned.

New Members Who Ran Unopposed (9)

Senate District 12 – Edward Brown (D)

Edward Brown (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 12 (Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell, Webster). Sen. Freddie Powell Sims (D) did not seek re-election.

House District 31 – Chad Bingham (R)

Chad Bingham (R) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 31 (Hall, Jackson). Rep. Emory Dunahoo (R) did not seek re-election.

House District 62 – Kenn Collier (D)

Kenn Collier (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 62 (Fulton). Rep. Tanya F. Miller (D) ran for attorney general and won.

House District 68 – Timoria McQueen Saba (D)

Timoria McQueen Saba (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 68 (Fayette, Fulton). Rep. Derrick Jackson (D) ran for governor instead of seeking re-election.

House District 109 – Juan Estrada (D)

Juan Estrada (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 109 (Gwinnett). Rep. Dewey McClain (D) did not seek re-election.

House District 117 – Kim Thomas Smith (D)

Kim Thomas Smith (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 117 (Henry). Smith defeated Rep. Mary Ann Santos (D) in the June Democratic primary runoff.

House District 162 – Orlando Scott (D)

Orlando Scott (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 162 (Chatham). Rep. Carl Gilliard (D) did not seek re-election.

House District 165 – MiQuan Green (D)

MiQuan Green (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 165 (Chatham). Rep. Edna Jackson (D) did not seek re-election.

House District 177 – Elsie Cason Napier (D)

Elsie Cason Napier (D) had no opponent on the November ballot in District 177 (Lowndes). Rep. Alvin Payton (D) lost the June Democratic primary runoff to Napier.

New Members Decided in November (40

Between incumbent losses on Tuesday and open seats with no incumbents on the ballot, at least 39 more seats will send new members to the legislature in January. The winners below are based on unofficial results as of 3:30 p.m. ET on Monday. We will update this post once results are certified.

Senate District 7 – Ruwa Romman (D)

Ruwa Romman (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 7 (Gwinnett), finishing ahead of Aizaz Shahbaz Shaikh (R) 65.99% to 34.01% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Adrienne White Carden (D) did not seek re-election. Romman currently represents House District 97 and will move to the Senate.

Senate District 10 – Larry Johnson (D)

Larry Johnson (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 10 (DeKalb, Henry), finishing ahead of Furquan Stafford (R) 89.78% to 10.22% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Emanuel Jones (D) ran for the 13th Congressional District instead of seeking re-election.

Senate District 14 – Kevin Abel (D)

Kevin Abel (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 14 (Fulton), finishing ahead of Mike Dvorscak (R) 62.75% to 37.25% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Josh McLaurin (D) ran for lieutenant governor and won.

Senate District 15 – Tremaine “Teddy” Reese (D)

Tremaine “Teddy” Reese (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 15 (Chattahoochee, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Talbot, Taylor), finishing ahead of Chuck Hand (R) 71.23% to 28.77% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Ed Harbison (D) did not seek re-election. Reese currently represents House District 140 and will move to the Senate.

Senate District 19 – David Sikes (R)

David Sikes (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 19 (Appling, Bacon, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Long, Montgomery, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Wayne, Wheeler), finishing ahead of Joshua C. Wilkerson (D) 70.68% to 29.32% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Blake Tillery (R) ran for lieutenant governor instead of seeking re-election.

Senate District 27 – Mike Dudgeon (R)

Mike Dudgeon (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 27 (Forsyth), finishing ahead of Jessica Roper (D) 63.28% to 36.72% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Greg Dolezal (R) was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor.

Senate District 37 – Darcy Castro (D) [FLIP]

Darcy Castro (D) appears to have defeated Sen. Ed Setzler (R) in District 37 (Bartow, Cobb), finishing ahead 50.75% to 49.25% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

Senate District 42 – Eric W. Lee, Sr. (D) [FLIP]

Eric W. Lee, Sr. (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 42 (Henry, Morgan, Newton, Walton), finishing ahead of Bret A. Dunn (R) 52.30% to 47.70% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Brian Strickland (R) was the Republican nominee for attorney general. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

Senate District 44 – Saira Draper (D)

Saira Draper (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 44 (Clayton, DeKalb), finishing ahead of Ngozi Orabueze (R) 92.47% to 7.53% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Elena Parent (D) did not seek re-election. Draper currently represents House District 90 and will move to the Senate.

Senate District 45 – Scott Tippetts (D) [FLIP]

Scott Tippetts (D) appears to have defeated Sen. Clint Dixon (R) in District 45 (Barrow, Gwinnett), finishing ahead 52.40% to 47.60% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

Senate District 46 – Marc McMain (R)

Marc McMain (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 46 (Barrow, Clarke, Gwinnett, Oconee, Walton), finishing ahead of Ray Smith (D) 54.68% to 45.32% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Bill Cowsert (R) ran for attorney general instead of seeking re-election.

Senate District 48 – Laura Murvartian (D) [FLIP]

Laura Murvartian (D) appears to have defeated Sen. Shawn Still (R) in District 48 (Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett), finishing ahead 52.88% to 47.12% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

Senate District 51 – Will Wade (R)

Will Wade (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 51 (Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens, Union, White), finishing ahead of Gary St. Lawrence (D) 79.09% to 20.91% with all precincts reporting. Sen. Steve Gooch (R) ran for lieutenant governor instead of seeking re-election. Wade currently represents House District 9 and will move to the Senate.

House District 9 – Chris Dockery (R)

Chris Dockery (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 9 (Dawson, Lumpkin, White), finishing ahead of Roger L. Smith (D) 77.92% to 22.08% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Will Wade (R) ran for and won Senate District 51.

House District 19 – Cynthia Starke-Jones (D) [FLIP]

Cynthia Starke-Jones (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Joseph Gullett (R) in District 19 (Cobb, Paulding), finishing ahead 51.93% to 48.07% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 29 – Scott Soracco (D) [FLIP]

Scott Soracco (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Matt Dubnik (R) in District 29 (Hall), finishing ahead 50.42% to 49.58% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 40 – Elisa Lassiter (D) [FLIP]

Elisa Lassiter (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Kimberly R. New (R) in District 40 (Douglas, Paulding), finishing ahead 50.96% to 49.04% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 44 – Danielle Bell (D) [FLIP]

Danielle Bell (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Don L. Parsons (R) in District 44 (Cherokee, Cobb), finishing ahead 52.02% to 47.98% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 47 – Jack Miller (R)

Jack Miller (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 47 (Cherokee, Fulton), finishing ahead of Lindsay Defranco (D) 53.85% to 46.15% with all precincts reporting. Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones (R) did not seek re-election.

House District 48 – Adam Cleveland (D) [FLIP]

Adam Cleveland (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Scott Hilton (R) in District 48 (Fulton, Gwinnett), finishing ahead 50.81% to 49.19% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 53 – Beth Fuller (D) [FLIP]

Beth Fuller (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Deborah Silcox (R) in District 53 (Fulton), finishing ahead 51.21% to 48.79% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 58 – Mathewos Samson (D)

Mathewos Samson (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 58 (Fulton), finishing ahead of Torrey Balam (R) 92.10% to 7.90% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Park Cannon (D) did not seek re-election.

House District 70 – Melissa Stuckey (R)

Melissa Stuckey (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 70 (Carroll, Coweta), finishing ahead of Pierre Whatley (D) 52.97% to 47.03% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Lynn Smith (R) did not seek re-election.

House District 81 – Mishael White (D) [FLIP]

Mishael White (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Noelle Kahaian (R) in District 81 (Henry), finishing ahead 53.79% to 46.21% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 90 – Bentley Hudgins (D)

Bentley Hudgins (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 90 (DeKalb), finishing ahead of Samantha Boston (R) 92.45% to 7.55% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Saira Draper (D) ran for and won Senate District 44.

House District 97 – Jyot Singh (D)

Jyot Singh (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 97 (Gwinnett), finishing ahead of Yassin Moghazy (R) 67.98% to 32.02% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Ruwa Romman (D) ran for and won Senate District 7.

House District 99 – Michelle Kang (D) [FLIP]

Michelle Kang (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Matt Reeves (R) in District 99 (Gwinnett), finishing ahead 58.45% to 41.55% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 100 – Josh Clark (R)

Josh Clark (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 100 (Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall), finishing ahead of Jennifer Ambler (D) 52.45% to 47.55% with all precincts reporting. Rep. David Clark (R) ran for lieutenant governor instead of seeking re-election.

House District 105 – Farooq Mughal (D) [FLIP]

Farooq Mughal (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Sandy Donatucci (R) in District 105 (Gwinnett), finishing ahead 60.75% to 39.25% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 108 – Rahim Asani (D)

Rahim Asani (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 108 (Gwinnett), finishing ahead of Elvia Davila (R) 62.75% to 37.25% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Jasmine Clark (D) ran for and won the 13th Congressional District.

House District 113 – Karla Daniels Hooper (D)

Karla Daniels Hooper (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 113 (Newton), finishing ahead of Don Scarbrough (R) 80.47% to 19.53% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Sharon Henderson (D) ran for the State Senate instead of seeking re-election.

House District 114 – Brett Mauldin (R)

Brett Mauldin (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 114 (Morgan, Newton, Walton), finishing ahead of Michael Caw (D) 64.32% to 35.68% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Tim Fleming (R) was the Republican nominee for secretary of state.

House District 120 – Gary “Ward” Black, Jr. (R)

Gary “Ward” Black, Jr. (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 120 (Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Oconee), finishing ahead of Suzanna Karatassos (D) 51.93% to 48.07% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Houston Gaines (R) ran for and won the 10th Congressional District.

House District 121 – Mack “Dutch” Guest IV (R) [FLIP]

Mack “Dutch” Guest IV (R) appears to have defeated Rep. Eric Gisler (D) in District 121 (Clarke, Oconee), finishing ahead 52.47% to 47.53% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Republicans.

House District 128 – Trey Sheppard (R) [FLIP]

Trey Sheppard (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 128 (Baldwin, Glascock, Hancock, McDuffie, Warren, Washington), finishing ahead of Tyrone A. Evans (D) 50.77% to 49.23% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Mack Jackson (D) did not seek re-election. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Republicans.

House District 140 – Marquese “Skinny” Averett (D)

Marquese “Skinny” Averett (D) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 140 (Muscogee), finishing ahead of Edward Kvietkus (R) 80.82% to 19.18% with all precincts reporting. Rep. Tremaine “Teddy” Reese (D) ran for and won Senate District 15.

House District 147 – Renita A Duncan (D) [FLIP]

Renita A Duncan (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Bethany Ballard (R) in District 147 (Houston, Peach), finishing ahead 52.36% to 47.64% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 157 – Bradley B. Anderson (R)

Bradley B. Anderson (R) is the apparent winner of the open seat in District 157 (Appling, Evans, Jeff Davis, Tattnall), finishing ahead of Micah King (D) 73.70% to 26.30% with all precincts reporting. Anderson defeated Rep. Bill Werkheiser (R) in the May Republican primary.

House District 161 – David Dillie (D) [FLIP]

David Dillie (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Bill Hitchens (R) in District 161 (Chatham, Effingham), finishing ahead 51.85% to 48.15% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

House District 164 – Stephanie O Burgess (D) [FLIP]

Stephanie O Burgess (D) appears to have defeated Rep. Ron Stephens (R) in District 164 (Bryan, Chatham), finishing ahead 52.57% to 47.43% with all precincts reporting. If the results hold, this would flip the seat to Democrats.

Returning Members with No November Contest

73 incumbents – 20 in the Senate and 53 in the House – had no opponent on the November ballot and will return to the General Assembly in January. That includes four members of legislative leadership:

• Speaker Jon Burns (R-159)
• House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-104)
• Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker, III (R-20)
• Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D-22).

Headed to a December 1 Runoff

• House District 151: Mike Cheokas (R) v. Ethan Wolfe (D)

Currently Uncalled Races

• House District 103: Soo Hong (R) v. Chris Luchey (D)
• House District 154: Gerald E. Greene (R) v. Harry James (D)

The Bigger Picture: What the Results Mean for the 2027-2028 Session

• New House Leadership

  With Democrats appearing to win the majority, expect new House leadership when the chamber elects its Speaker in January. House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley (D-141) is in line to potentially become the first Black woman to serve as Speaker. Speaker Jon Burns (R) won re-election but stands to lose the gavel, and committee chairs across the chamber will change with the majority.

• Divided Government

  Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) and a Democratic House would share power with a Republican Senate. Lt. Gov.-elect Josh McLaurin (D) will preside over that Senate, the first Democrat to do so since 2007. Advocates should expect more negotiation between the chambers, and between the Senate and the Governor’s office, than Georgia has seen in two decades.

• Senate Leadership Reset

  Between a new presiding officer, a narrower Republican majority, and senators who left to run for statewide office, the Senate will have new chairs, new power dynamics, and new relationships to sort out for the upcoming session.

• New Faces = New Relationships

  With 16 incumbents losing their elections on Tuesday and 33 more not returning, at least 49 new members will be sworn in in January. Knowing who the incoming members are and what issues they care about before they’re sworn in means lobbyists and government affairs teams can start building relationships today, in preparation for the 2027 session.

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Roboro provides legislative intelligence for advocacy professionals. All information is current as of 3:30pm, 11/09/2026. Official election results will be updated as they become available.