Johnny Chastain
Johnny Chastain (Republican Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on February 6, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Chastain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 7. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Johnny Chastain was born in and lives in Georgia. His career experience includes working in the banking industry.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Chastain was assigned to the following committees:
- Banks and Banking Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- Rural Development
- Small Business Development Committee
2023-2024
Chastain was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Johnny Chastain (R) is running in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on May 19, 2026.
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2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Johnny Chastain won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Johnny Chastain (R) | 100.0 | 32,125 |
| Total votes: 32,125 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Johnny Chastain advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Johnny Chastain | 100.0 | 8,956 |
| Total votes: 8,956 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Chastain signed the following pledges.
2023
See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2023
General runoff election
Special general runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Johnny Chastain defeated Sheree Ralston in the special general runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on January 31, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Johnny Chastain (R) | 52.8 | 4,565 |
| Sheree Ralston (R) | 47.2 | 4,085 | ||
| Total votes: 8,650 | |||
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General election
Special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Sheree Ralston and Johnny Chastain advanced to a runoff. They defeated Justin Heitman, Brian Pritchard, and Richie Stone in the special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on January 3, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sheree Ralston (R) | 45.0 | 3,582 | |
| ✔ | | Johnny Chastain (R) | 39.3 | 3,125 |
| Justin Heitman (R) | 7.4 | 590 | ||
| Brian Pritchard (R) | 6.2 | 490 | ||
 | Richie Stone (R) | 2.1 | 169 | |
| Total votes: 7,956 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2023
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2025.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Georgia Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2023.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by David Ralston (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 7 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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