Georgia House of Representatives District 113

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Georgia House of Representatives District 113
Incumbent
Assumed office: January 11, 2021

Georgia House of Representatives District 113 is represented by Sharon Henderson (D).

As of the 2020 Census, Georgia state representatives represented an average of 59,585 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 54,042 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Georgia legislators assume office the second Monday in January.

Qualifications

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

Paragraph 3 of Section 2 of Article 3 of the Georgia Constitution states, "At the time of their election, the members of the House of Representatives shall be citizens of the United States, shall be at least 21 years of age, shall have been citizens of this state for at least two years, and shall have been legal residents of the territory embraced within the district from which elected for at least one year."[1]

GA Code § 21-2-8 states that an individual cannot hold public office if they are "not a qualified voter entitled to vote."[2]


Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislative salaries, 2024[3]
SalaryPer diem
$24,341.64/year$247/day

Vacancies

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the Georgia General Assembly, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. If the vacancy occurs during a legislative session, the governor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. If the vacancy occurs after the regular legislative session held during the first year of the term of office for members, the governor may order a special election at any time but no later than 60 days before the November general election. If the vacancy occurs between 60 days before the November general election and the next legislative session, the governor is required to order a special election within 10 days.[4]

The special election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.[4]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Georgia Code § 21-2-544


District map

Redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Georgia

In Georgia, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority in each chamber is required to approve redistricting plans, which are subject to veto by the governor.[5]

The Georgia Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.[5][6]

2020-2023

See also: Redistricting in Georgia after the 2020 census

The district court's approval of remedial state legislative maps was appealed to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral argument was held on January 23, 2025.[7]

Governor Kemp (R) signed revised legislative maps into law on December 8, 2023. Legislators in the Georgia House of Representatives voted 98-71 to adopt the new state legislative maps on December 5. The Georgia State Senate voted 32-23 to adopt the state legislative maps on December 1. For more information about the enacted legislative maps, click here.[8][9]

Below are the maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Georgia’s 2024 state legislative elections.

Below are the maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Georgia’s 2024 state legislative elections.

Below are the maps in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Georgia’s 2024 state legislative elections.

Georgia House of Representatives District 113
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Georgia House of Representatives District 113
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Elections

2024

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Incumbent Sharon Henderson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sharon Henderson
Sharon Henderson (D)
 
100.0
 
24,149

Total votes: 24,149
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Incumbent Sharon Henderson defeated Karla Daniels Hooper in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sharon Henderson
Sharon Henderson
 
65.1
 
3,383
Image of Karla Daniels Hooper
Karla Daniels Hooper Candidate Connection
 
34.9
 
1,813

Total votes: 5,196
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2022

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Incumbent Sharon Henderson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sharon Henderson
Sharon Henderson (D)
 
100.0
 
17,290

Total votes: 17,290
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Incumbent Sharon Henderson defeated Billie Boyd-Cox in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sharon Henderson
Sharon Henderson
 
73.8
 
4,384
Billie Boyd-Cox
 
26.2
 
1,555

Total votes: 5,939
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2020

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Sharon Henderson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sharon Henderson
Sharon Henderson (D)
 
100.0
 
23,743

Total votes: 23,743
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Sharon Henderson defeated incumbent Pam Dickerson in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sharon Henderson
Sharon Henderson
 
50.7
 
5,696
Image of Pam Dickerson
Pam Dickerson
 
49.3
 
5,532

Total votes: 11,228
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2018

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Incumbent Pam Dickerson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Pam Dickerson
Pam Dickerson (D)
 
100.0
 
18,610

Total votes: 18,610
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113

Incumbent Pam Dickerson defeated Sharon Henderson in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Pam Dickerson
Pam Dickerson
 
62.7
 
2,739
Image of Sharon Henderson
Sharon Henderson
 
37.3
 
1,631

Total votes: 4,370
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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 Pam Dickerson ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 113 general election.[10][11]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 113 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Pam Dickerson Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 18,834
Total Votes 18,834
Source: Georgia Secretary of State


Incumbent Pam Dickerson defeated Sharon Henderson in the Georgia House of Representatives District 113 Democratic primary.[12][13]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 113 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Pam Dickerson Incumbent 64.86% 2,051
     Democratic Sharon Henderson 35.14% 1,111
Total Votes 3,162


2014

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Pamela A. "Pam" Dickerson defeated Sharon G. Sawyer in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[14][15][16]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 113 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngPam Dickerson Incumbent 65.7% 1,955
Sharon Sawyer 34.3% 1,019
Total Votes 2,974

2012

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on July 31, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 25, 2012. Incumbent Pam Dickerson (D) was unopposed in the general election. She defeated Sharon Sawyer and Toney Collins in the Democratic primary and subsequent runoff.[17][18]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 113, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngPam Dickerson Incumbent 100% 18,199
Total Votes 18,199
Georgia House of Representatives District 113 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngPam Dickerson Incumbent 42.1% 1,959
Green check mark transparent.pngSharon Sawyer 32.5% 1,512
Toney Collins 25.5% 1,185
Total Votes 4,656

Campaign contributions

From 2004 to 2024, candidates for Georgia House of Representatives District 113 raised a total of $589,634. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $25,636 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, Georgia House of Representatives District 113
Year Amount Candidates Average
2024 $16,930 2 $8,465
2022 $26,388 2 $13,194
2020 $24,505 2 $12,253
2018 $40,064 2 $20,032
2016 $36,393 2 $18,197
2014 $22,986 2 $11,493
2012 $25,255 3 $8,418
2010 $107,196 4 $26,799
2008 $94,496 1 $94,496
2006 $160,161 2 $80,081
2004 $35,259 1 $35,259
Total $589,634 23 $25,636


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. Justia, "Constitution of the State of Georgia," accessed May 21, 2025
  2. Justia, "GA Code § 21-2-8," accessed May 27, 2025
  3. National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
  4. 4.0 4.1 The State of Georgia, "Official Code of Georgia," accessed January 23, 2024 (Statute 21-2-544)
  5. 5.0 5.1 All About Redistricting, "Georgia," accessed April 23, 2015
  6. Georgia Constitution, "Article 3, Section 2," accessed April 23, 2015
  7. Democracy Docket, "11th Circuit Considers Fate of Georgia Maps in High-Stakes Redistricting Case," January 21, 2025
  8. Georgia General Assembly, "Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office - Proposed Plans," accessed December 11, 2023
  9. Twitter, "RedistrictNet," December 7, 2023
  10. Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
  11. Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
  12. Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
  13. Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
  14. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
  15. Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
  16. Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed November 13, 2014
  17. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed November 16, 2012
  18. Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012


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