Derrick Jackson

Derrick Jackson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 68. He assumed office on June 29, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Jackson (Democratic Party) is running for election for Governor of Georgia. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Jackson is also running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 68. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Derrick Jackson was born in Syracuse, New York. Jackson served in the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 2005. He earned a bachelor's degree from Virginia Wesleyan College in 1998 and a graduate degree from Troy University in 2003. Jackson's career experience includes working as a senior marketing manager with General Electric and an adjunct professor. He has been affiliated with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the NAACP, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.^[1]^[2]

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Jackson was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Jackson was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2017
• Defense and Veterans Affairs
• Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
• State Planning and Community Affairs

Elections

2026

Georgia Governor

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Georgia

The following candidates are running in the general election for Governor of Georgia on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Keisha Bottoms (D)
		Olu Brown (D)
		Geoff Duncan (D)
		Jason Esteves (D)
		Derrick Jackson (D)
		Michael Thurmond (D)
		Chris Carr (R)
	Submit photo	Clark Dean (R)
		Burt Jones (R)
	Submit photo	Gregg Kirkpatrick (R)
	Submit photo	Leland Olinger II (R)
		Brad Raffensperger (R)

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Georgia House of Representatives

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Derrick Jackson and Jane Williams are running in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Derrick Jackson (D)
		Jane Williams (D)

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2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Derrick Jackson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Jackson (D)	100.0	24,208

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 24,208
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 68

Incumbent Derrick Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 68 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Jackson	100.0	4,314

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,314
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Endorsements

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2023

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68

Derrick Jackson defeated Mark Baker in the special general runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68 on June 13, 2023.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Derrick Jackson (D)	50.4	918
	Mark Baker (D)	49.6	903

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,821
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General election

Special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68

Mark Baker and Derrick Jackson advanced to a runoff. They defeated Taiwo Idowu, Jane Williams, and John Culbreth in the special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 68 on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Baker (D)	33.1	645
✔		Derrick Jackson (D)	32.3	628
		Taiwo Idowu (D)	17.6	342
		Jane Williams (D)	13.5	262
	Submit photo	John Culbreth (D)	3.6	70

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,947
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2022

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Burt Jones defeated Charlie Bailey and Ryan Graham in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Burt Jones (R)	51.4	2,009,617
	Charlie Bailey (D)	46.4	1,815,524
	Ryan Graham (L)	2.2	85,207

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,910,348
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Charlie Bailey defeated Kwanza Hall in the Democratic primary runoff for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia on June 21, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Charlie Bailey	63.1	162,771
	Kwanza Hall	36.9	95,375

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 258,146
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Kwanza Hall	30.2	208,249
✔	Charlie Bailey	17.6	121,750
	Renitta Shannon	14.5	99,877
	Tyrone Brooks Jr.	10.8	74,855
	Erick Allen	9.2	63,222
	Derrick Jackson	8.8	60,706
	Tony Brown	4.0	27,905
	Jason Hayes	3.1	21,415
	Rashid Malik	1.8	12,610

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 690,589
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Kolbey Gardner (D)
Bryan Miller (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Burt Jones defeated Butch Miller, Mack McGregor, and Jeanne Seaver in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Burt Jones	50.1	558,979
	Butch Miller	31.1	347,547
	Mack McGregor	11.3	125,916
	Jeanne Seaver	7.5	84,225

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,116,667
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2020

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Incumbent Derrick Jackson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Jackson (D)	100.0	26,962

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Incumbent Derrick Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Jackson	100.0	11,259

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,259
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2018

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Incumbent Derrick Jackson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Jackson (D)	100.0	21,157

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,157
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64

Incumbent Derrick Jackson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 64 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derrick Jackson	100.0	5,038

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 5,038
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2016

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016. Incumbent Virgil Fludd (D) did not seek re-election.

Derrick Jackson ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 64 general election.^[3]^[4]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 64 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Derrick Jackson (unopposed)	100.00%	21,251
Total Votes				21,251
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

Derrick Jackson defeated Kathy Adams and Terry Williamson in the Georgia House of Representatives District 64 Democratic primary.^[5]^[6]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 64 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Derrick Jackson	52.89%	2,014
	Democratic	Kathy Adams	36.48%	1,389
	Democratic	Terry Williamson	10.64%	405
Total Votes				3,808

Campaign themes

2026

Georgia Governor

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2024

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2023

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2022

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

State Representative Derrick Jackson is a twenty-two (22) year military officer veteran (U.S. Navy), corporate general manager, adjunct professor, entrepreneur, non-profit board member and a leader in his community. During his seven year tenure with General Electric (GE) as a Senior Marketing Manager, Rep. Jackson managed global strategic partnerships and led efforts to identify and secure global market opportunities. His leadership in the community has garnered him several awards including the 2019 Civil Servant of the Year Rice Award, and the 2019 Georgia House Democratic Caucus Chairman's Award. Derrick has also been recognized as one of Atlanta Business Journal's 2019 Top 25 Extraordinary Atlantans. Derrick is married to CaMia Jackson, state representative of Georgia House District 153, and is a father and grandfather. He is also a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a silver-life member of the NAACP, a proud member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, and serves on several non-profit organization boards.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Experience matters. Georgia, a critical state in the 2022 Election, needs to elect a Lieutenant Governor who possesses leadership and service experience. I have thirty-seven (37) years of combined leadership and service and I’ll be ready day one to serve the people of Georgia.
Georgians need a Lieutenant Governor who will govern with compassion and integrity. Integrity compels you to do the right thing. Compassion allows you to do the right thing for every Georgian citizen.
I have a heart for people; therefore, I am really focused on issues associated with healthcare, education and equality. Every person deserves affordable access to medical services, the opportunity to achieve the highest level of education desired, and equal opportunity in their life’s pursuits.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am enthusiastic and eagerly initiate and support policy around the following:

There is a shortage of rental homes affordable and available to those living below the poverty line. Many of these families are severely burdened by their housing expenses and are more likely to sacrifice necessities such as healthy food and medical care. Additionally, with the rapid growth in Georgia’s suburbs, labor and material shortages, and a flood of corporate investors buying up available properties, the housing supply deficit has only increased, and many Georgians’ dreams of home ownership is slipping further away. This is unacceptable. Affordable Housing for all must be achieved.

Affordable Healthcare is a fundamental right in my opinion. All people have the right to be healthy. Healthcare should be affordable to all working families; no one should have to choose between receiving a doctor’s care, medicine, and food. I support the expansion of Medicaid in Georgia and drug pricing regulation.

The cliché is true, the children ARE our future. Public Education is the foundation for success. Providing a high quality, affordable education to all Georgia children is a requirement for all of us. Equality, investment, and innovation are the critical components in my opinion, and I’ll support any legislation that addresses these aspects.

Small Businesses are the backbone of every economy. They provide jobs to local community members, they often invest in the communities they reside in, and m

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Although it may sound like a cliché, I really do look up to mother. She is the person who taught me the value of serving others. From the moment that she handed me a snow shovel as a young boy, asking me to remove the snow from a neighbor’s driveway, and explaining why this was the right thing to do, my conviction to serve others has continued to grow.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I loved reading Barack Obama’s book, The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. The title alone moved me; I had come a long way from that young boy being raised by a single mom in Syracuse, NY, and not unlike Barack Obama, I did and do have the audacity to hope. I resonated with many of Obama’s philosophies around the things that bring us together as Americans and how together we are stronger. I also connected with many of the policy concepts he favored such as the “dignity of work”, rethinking tax policy, and careful deliberation before sending our men and women in uniform into military conflict.

The late General Colin L. Powell, 65th U.S. Secretary of State, previous National Security Advisor and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is absolutely one of the people I most admire. His memoir, My American Journey, is a treasured book in my collection. Not only do I relate to his military service, and the honor of serving, but I also resonate with his views on personal responsibility, the importance of family, and the opportunities that America does and should provide for all of its citizens.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Competence, honesty, compassion, vision, and experience are all important characteristics for an elected official.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Compassion, integrity, competent, visionary, leadership, consensus builder and a team player.

What legacy would you like to leave?

If I am elected Lieutenant Governor of the great state of Georgia, it is my intention to leave office with the state being a better place to reside for ALL citizens - regardless of age, sex, race, religion, or zip code. I believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table and deserves to have their quality of life improved per their standard. It is my intention to listen to the needs of everyday Georgians and answer the calls-to-action.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

It wasn't the first historical event that happened in my lifetime but it was extraordinarily impactful.

The 2008 election of President Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States was one of the most remarkable moments of my life. Being a part of that moment in history was genuinely exciting and sobering. The event absolutely changed the narrative of America’s history and showed the world anew, what was possible in our country. The Obama Family were a beacon of hope and change during The Great Recession, a time when the citizens of our country really needed hope. As I watched this Black man win this presidential election, I remember feeling that there was nothing I could not achieve.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was that of a hospital orderly. It was a summer job, and I was 15 years old when hired. The experience proved to be pivotal because I learned the importance of valuing and showing compassion to people. I observed how doctors and nurses showed kindness, compassion, and self-control to patients in all types of difficult situations, and it greatly influenced my way of thinking.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Holy Bible is my favorite book.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

If I could be a fictional character, it would be the Marvel character, Thor. As a child, I read comic books and Thor’s connection with Zeus really struck me. I had a strong connection with God, so I really resonated with Thor’s connection with Zeus. Additionally, I loved the fact that Thor did not have any weaknesses other than serving and looking out for others; you could not touch him! He just went from planet to planet with his amazing hammer helping others and he never had to worry about being weakened by kryptonite like Superman or having one of his weapons destroyed like Batman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Nobody by Brian McKnight

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Most people have struggle in their lives, and I am no exception. Quite honestly, I believe that the struggles we experience help us to shift and grow in ways we might not otherwise do.

Growing up without a father was a struggle. My mother did a wonderful job raising me, but it was a challenge finding male figures to pattern after. In that struggle, I learned to cope through prayer. My grandmother instilled in me at an early age that God was truly my father, and it was possible to build a true relationship with God. I believed her, and this faith helped me navigate through a great deal of confusion and pain. As I grew into manhood, God brought some very good men into my life to pattern after.

I also had a significant speech impediment in my early childhood years. I had stuttered terribly and would repeat the same words 4 or 5 times before finishing sentences. Children can be cruel, and I was called all types of names. But God continued to be with me, and a very special teacher gave me a simple book and directed me to read the book while looking into a mirror several times a day. This exercise greatly helped me and although I still have speech challenges, I’ve come a long way!

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

The office of Lieutenant Governor is enormously important and there are three areas of responsibility that I am intensely focused on. As President of the Senate, the Lieutenant Governor appoints committee chairs and members, presides over Senate and joint (Senate & House) sessions, and collaborates with advocates to introduce legislation. Additionally, per the Georgia Constitution, the Lt. Governor … shall have such executive duties as prescribed by the Governor and as may be prescribed by law not inconsistent with the powers of the Governor or other provisions of this Constitution… This area of responsibility sees the Lt. Governor focused on the operation, administration, and management of the state every day. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the Lieutenant Governor must be ready to step into the role of Governor if that person becomes unable to perform the role. If the Governor is temporarily disabled, the Lieutenant Governor exercises the powers and duties of the Governor until they return. In the case of death, resignation or permanent disability, the Lieutenant Governor becomes Governor.

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Yes. I really feel that many people do not understand that the Lieutenant Governor resides in both the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch. The amount of influence wielded by this position of government is not well understood by many voters.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is exceedingly difficult to perform well in the role of Lieutenant Governor if you lack experience in government or politics. I feel the governing skills necessary to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of the state are best acquired through being elected and serving in such roles such as district representative, council member, or school board member. Additionally, understanding the politics associated with governing is critical. The ability to work and debate with others around issues critical to the people of Georgia is vital to moving Georgia in the right direction. And the Lieutenant Governor should possess these qualities upon taking the oath of office.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I am eminently qualified for the office of Lieutenant Governor because I possess the skills necessary to be effective in the position. The ability to lead a diverse organization is so important during this tribalistic period of history. My 22 years of military experience (officer in the U.S. Navy) taught me how to build consensus and properly carry the responsibility of the safety and well-being of many people. I wanted to see each one of those men and women return home safely to their families, all of them. I also feel that the ability to be a servant-leader is so necessary in state government. Again, the military made me acutely aware that I could not ask men and women under my command to perform or act in ways that I was not willing or able to do. My experience working in Corporate America, non-profits, and local government reinforced my desire to be a servant leader, leading by example. The people of Georgia deserve to have trust and confidence in their state leaders. My record of garnering consensus, leading with integrity, taking responsibility, staying grounded in truth, and serving others will go a long way toward achieving the trust of Georgia citizens.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Knock knock jokes

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2020

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Derrick Jackson campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Georgia House of Representatives District 68	Won general	$69,935	$56,738
2022	Lieutenant Governor of Georgia	Lost primary	$175,330	$0
2020	Georgia House of Representatives District 64	Won general	$22,216	N/A**
2018	Georgia House of Representatives District 64	Won general	$29,259	N/A**
2016	Georgia House of Representatives, District 64	Won	$40,113	N/A**
Grand total			$336,852	$56,738
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.

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↑ Georgia House of Representatives, "Derrick Jackson," accessed May 1, 2020
↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 2, 2022.
↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016

Political offices
Preceded by Tish Naghise (D)	Georgia House of Representatives District 68 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Georgia House of Representatives District 64 2017-2023	Succeeded by Kimberly New (R)

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Current members of the Georgia House of Representatives

Leadership

Minority Leader:Carolyn Hugley

Representatives

District 1

Mike Cameron (R)

District 2

Steve Tarvin (R)

District 3

Mitchell Horner (R)

District 4

Kasey Carpenter (R)

District 5

Matt Barton (R)

District 6

Jason Ridley (R)

District 7

Johnny Chastain (R)

District 8

Stan Gunter (R)

District 9

Will Wade (R)

District 10

Victor Anderson (R)

District 11

Rick Jasperse (R)

District 12

Eddie Lumsden (R)

District 13

Katie Dempsey (R)

District 14

Mitchell Scoggins (R)

District 15

Matthew Gambill (R)

District 16

Trey Kelley (R)

District 17

Martin Momtahan (R)

District 18

Tyler Smith (R)

District 19

Joseph Gullett (R)

District 20

Charlice Byrd (R)

District 21

Brad Thomas (R)

District 22

Jordan Ridley (R)

District 23

Mandi Ballinger (R)

District 24

Carter Barrett (R)

District 25

Todd Jones (R)

District 26

Lauren McDonald (R)

District 27

Lee Hawkins (R)

District 28

Brent Cox (R)

District 29

Matt Dubnik (R)

District 30

Derrick McCollum (R)

District 31

Emory Dunahoo (R)

District 32

Chris Erwin (R)

District 33

Alan Powell (R)

District 34

Devan Seabaugh (R)

District 35

Lisa Campbell (D)

District 36

Ginny Ehrhart (R)

District 37

Mary Frances Williams (D)

District 38

David Wilkerson (D)

District 39

Terry Cummings (D)

District 40

Kimberly New (R)

District 41

Michael Smith (D)

District 42

Gabriel Sanchez (D)

District 43

Solomon Adesanya (D)

District 44

Don Parsons (R)

District 45

Sharon Cooper (R)

District 46

John Carson (R)

District 47

Jan Jones (R)

District 48

Scott Hilton (R)

District 49

Charles Martin (R)

District 50

Michelle Au (D)

District 51

Esther Panitch (D)

District 52

Shea Roberts (D)

District 53

Deborah Silcox (R)

District 54

Betsy Holland (D)

District 55

Inga Willis (D)

District 56

Bryce Berry (D)

District 57

Stacey Evans (D)

District 58

Park Cannon (D)

District 59

Phil Olaleye (D)

District 60

Sheila Jones (D)

District 61

Mekyah McQueen (D)

District 62

Tanya Miller (D)

District 63

Kim Schofield (D)

District 64

Sylvia Wayfer (D)

District 65

Robert Dawson (D)

District 66

Kimberly Alexander (D)

District 67

Lydia Glaize (D)

District 68

Derrick Jackson (D)

District 69

Debra Bazemore (D)

District 70

Lynn Smith (R)

District 71

Justin Howard (R)

District 72

David Huddleston (R)

District 73

Josh Bonner (R)

District 74

Robert Flournoy (D)

District 75

Eric Bell (D)

District 76

Sandra Scott (D)

District 77

Rhonda Burnough (D)

District 78

Demetrius Douglas (D)

District 79

Yasmin Neal (D)

District 80

Long Tran (D)

District 81

Noelle Kahaian (R)

District 82

Karen Mathiak (R)

District 83

Karen Lupton (D)

District 84

Mary Oliver (D)

District 85

Karla Drenner (D)

District 86

Imani Barnes (D)

District 87

Viola Davis (D)

District 88

Billy Mitchell (D)

District 89

Omari Crawford (D)

District 90

Saira Draper (D)

District 91

Angela Moore (D)

District 92

Rhonda Taylor (D)

District 93

Doreen Carter (D)

District 94

Karen Bennett (D)

District 95

Dar'shun Kendrick (D)

District 96

Arlene Beckles (D)

District 97

Ruwa Romman (D)

District 98

Marvin Lim (D)

District 99

Matt Reeves (R)

District 100

David Clark (R)

District 101

Scott Holcomb (D)

District 102

Gabe Okoye (D)

District 103

Soo Hong (R)

District 104

Chuck Efstration (R)

District 105

Sandy Donatucci (R)

District 106

Vacant

District 107

Samuel Park (D)

District 108

Jasmine Clark (D)

District 109

Dewey McClain (D)

District 110

Segun Adeyina (D)

District 111

Rey Martinez (R)

District 112

Bruce Williamson (R)

District 113

Sharon Henderson (D)

District 114

Tim Fleming (R)

District 115

Regina Lewis-Ward (D)

District 116

El-Mahdi Holly (D)

District 117

Mary Santos (D)

District 118

Clint Crowe (R)

District 119

Holt Persinger (R)

District 120

Houston Gaines (R)

District 121

Marcus Wiedower (R)

District 122

Spencer Frye (D)

District 123

Rob Leverett (R)

District 124

Trey Rhodes (R)

District 125

Gary Richardson (R)

District 126

L.C. Myles (D)

District 127

Mark Newton (R)

District 128

Mack Jackson (D)

District 129

Karlton Howard (D)

District 130

Lynn Gladney (D)

District 131

Rob Clifton (R)

District 132

Brian Prince (D)

District 133

Danny Mathis (R)

District 134

Robert Dickey (R)

District 135

Beth Camp (R)

District 136

David Jenkins (R)

District 137

Debbie Buckner (D)

District 138

Vance Smith (R)

District 139

Carmen Rice (R)

District 140

Teddy Reese (D)

District 141

Carolyn Hugley (D)

District 142

Miriam Paris (D)

District 143

Anissa Jones (D)

District 144

Dale Washburn (R)

District 145

Herring (D)

District 146

Shaw Blackmon (R)

District 147

Bethany Ballard (R)

District 148

Noel Williams (R)

District 149

Floyd Griffin (D)

District 150

Patty Stinson (D)

District 151

Mike Cheokas (R)

District 152

Bill Yearta (R)

District 153

David Sampson (D)

District 154

Gerald Greene (R)

District 155

Matt Hatchett (R)

District 156

Leesa Hagan (R)

District 157

Bill Werkheiser (R)

District 158

Larry Parrish (R)

District 159

Jon Burns (R)

District 160

Lehman Franklin (R)

District 161

Bill Hitchens (R)

District 162

Carl Gilliard (D)

District 163

Anne Westbrook (D)

District 164

Ron Stephens (R)

District 165

Edna Jackson (D)

District 166

Jesse Petrea (R)

District 167

Buddy DeLoach (R)

District 168

Al Williams (D)

District 169

Angie O'Steen (R)

District 170

Jaclyn Ford (R)

District 171

Joe Campbell (R)

District 172

Charles Cannon (R)

District 173

Darlene Taylor (R)

District 174

John Corbett (R)

District 175

John LaHood (R)

District 176

James Burchett (R)

District 177

Dexter Sharper (D)

District 178

Steven Meeks (R)

District 179

Rick Townsend (R)

District 180

Steven Sainz (R)

Republican Party (100)

Democratic Party (79)

Vacancies (1)

[bio-1] Georgia House of Representatives, "Derrick Jackson," accessed May 1, 2020

[bio2-2] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 2, 2022.

[glist16-3] Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016

[geresults16-4] Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016

[plist16-5] Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016

[presults16-6] Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016

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