Derek Mallow
2023 - Present
2027
2
Derek Mallow (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Mallow (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 2. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Derek Mallow was born and lives in Savannah, Georgia. Mallow graduated from Jenkins High School.[1] He earned a B.S. in leadership and ministry from Asbury University in 2018 and an M.P.A. from Savannah State University in 2020. His career experience includes working as the executive director and CEO of East Savannah United, a field director with the Boy Scouts of America, and the chief ministry officer and chief of operations of Total Grace Baptist Church.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Mallow was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Committee
- Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee
- State and Local Governmental Operations Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Mallow was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee
- State and Local Governmental Operations Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Mallow was assigned to the following committees:
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- House Retirement Committee
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Georgia State Senate District 2
Incumbent Derek Mallow is running in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 2 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 2
Incumbent Derek Mallow won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Mallow (D) | 100.0 | 65,049 |
| Total votes: 65,049 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 2
Incumbent Derek Mallow advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 2 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Mallow | 100.0 | 11,363 |
| Total votes: 11,363 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 2
Derek Mallow defeated Clinton Young in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Mallow (D) | 71.9 | 41,553 |
| Clinton Young (R) | 28.1 | 16,203 | ||
| Total votes: 57,756 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 2
Derek Mallow defeated Orlando Scott in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 2 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Mallow | 65.8 | 12,197 |
| Orlando Scott | 34.2 | 6,337 | ||
| Total votes: 18,534 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 2
Clinton Young defeated Ken Yasger in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 2 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Clinton Young | 55.8 | 3,859 | |
| Ken Yasger | 44.2 | 3,061 | ||
| Total votes: 6,920 | |||
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2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 163
Derek Mallow won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 163 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Mallow (D) | 100.0 | 18,099 |
| Total votes: 18,099 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 163
Derek Mallow defeated Anne Westbrook in the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 163 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Derek Mallow | 50.2 | 2,678 |
 | Anne Westbrook | 49.8 | 2,659 | |
| Total votes: 5,337 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 163
Anne Westbrook and Derek Mallow advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mac Sims, Matthew Swanson, and Marc Smith in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 163 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anne Westbrook | 36.5 | 2,943 |
| ✔ | | Derek Mallow | 26.5 | 2,138 |
 | Mac Sims | 17.5 | 1,409 | |
| Matthew Swanson | 13.3 | 1,069 | ||
| Marc Smith | 6.2 | 498 | ||
| Total votes: 8,057 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2024
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In 2024, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 28.
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2023
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In 2023, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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2022
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In 2022, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Lester Jackson (D) |
Georgia State Senate District 2 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by J. Craig Gordon (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 163 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
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