Scott Hamby
Scott Hamby (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 72. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.
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Biography
Scott Hamby was born in Columbus, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army from 1998 to 2018. He earned an associate degree from Central Texas College and a bachelor's degree from American Military University.[1]
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.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 72
Scott Hamby (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 72 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent David Huddleston (R) is running in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 72 on May 19, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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After retiring from the Army, Scott transitioned into logistics and procurement work supporting public institutions and community infrastructure across Georgia. He and his family live in rural western Georgia, where his wife works as a public school teacher. They have seen firsthand the challenges small towns face when large corporations extract value without reinvesting in local communities and the people who live there.
Scott believes elected officials should be servant leaders who listen first, act responsibly, and ensure taxpayer dollars serve the public good. He is committed to transparency, practical problem-solving, and ensuring that the people of rural Georgia have a strong voice in the state legislature.- Rural Georgia deserves real investment, not corporate exploitation. For too long, big corporations have taken from rural Georgia without giving back. I will fight for policies that ensure fair utility rates, stronger local businesses, and infrastructure that benefits the people who live here, not just out-of-state billion-dollar companies.
- Every child deserves a strong public school in their own community. As the husband of a public school teacher, I’ve seen how rural schools are underfunded and overstretched. I will prioritize recruiting and retaining great teachers, expanding student support programs, and ensuring schools have the tools they need to help every child succeed. I will also work to find fair and responsible ways to strengthen school funding without putting heavier burdens on local property taxpayers.
- A representative should serve people, not special interests. I believe in servant leadership: listening first, being transparent, and making decisions that support working families. I will always put the needs of the people of West Georgia ahead of party politics or corporate influence.
Protecting communities from corporate exploitation, ensuring that large corporations, including data centers, national retail chains, and Big Ag, pay their fair share and do not leave farmers and local taxpayers footing the bill for infrastructure or soaring utility costs.
Investing in rural public schools, ensuring fair funding, supporting teachers, and expanding nutrition and student support programs so every child has a chance to succeed.
Those are the people who shaped me, at home, in the Army, and in my community today. Their example reminds me that leadership isn’t about titles or recognition; it’s about showing up, taking responsibility, and doing your part for the greater good. That’s the type of leader I aim to be, one who works for the people in the arena, not the ones watching from the stands.
An effective representative must:
Put people above special interests.
Be honest and transparent.
Stay rooted in the community.
Use common sense and fiscal responsibility.
That means listening to residents, addressing local challenges, and making sure taxpayer dollars are used wisely to improve schools, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic opportunity across rural Georgia.
If I can help restore dignity, decency, and trust in government, and inspire others to participate, that would be a legacy I’m proud of.
Our teacher rolled a TV cart into the classroom so we could watch the launch live, because a teacher, Christa McAuliffe, was on board.
We were all excited, and then everything changed in an instant when the shuttle exploded. The classroom fell silent. It was the first time I understood that even brave people doing inspiring things can face incredible risk.
I also worked alongside my uncle doing landscaping and handyman jobs. That work taught me the value of a long day’s labor and the pride that comes from a job well done.
I love how he refuses to give up, no matter how many things go wrong. He keeps solving one problem at a time until he finds a way forward.
That mindset, stay calm, stay focused, and use what you have to help yourself and your team, is something that speaks to me and serves as inspiration when I face challenges.
Being Superman would be pretty cool. But it’s not just the flying. Superman uses his strength to protect people and do what’s right, even when the odds are stacked against him.
I’ve learned that resilience isn’t about never falling, it’s about getting back up, staying useful, and continuing to create purpose in your life. That experience gives me a deeper understanding of what many Georgians are facing, and it’s one of the reasons I’m committed to improving behavioral health support in our communities.
These corporations often benefit from tax breaks while everyday families are left paying higher utility bills and competing for limited water resources.
If we do not set fair standards NOW, working families will be forced to subsidize infrastructure that primarily serves out-of-state corporations.
We MUST ensure that future growth does not drain our power grid, drive up costs, or compromise access to clean water.
Rural communities can’t afford political gridlock, we need partners willing to work together and focus on solving problems instead of scoring points.
I didn’t get the luxury of being a full-time student, most of my coursework was done at night between deployments, and sometimes between patrols or watch shifts.
I even took a forestry class while deployed to Afghanistan, where there wasn’t a tree in sight for the lab assignments.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on November 27, 2025.
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