Steven Sainz
Steven Sainz (Republican Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 180. He assumed office on January 14, 2019. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Sainz (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 180. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Steven Sainz graduated from Camden County High School. He then graduated from Valdosta State University with a B.A. in political science. Sainz has served as the CEO of Camden Connection, a nonprofit that manages community health and improvement projects. He has also served as a deputy sheriff for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Sainz has also been the planning commission chairman for the City of Woodbine, a board member for the Camden County Chamber of Commerce, and on the executive committee of the Woodbine Lions Club as the club secretary.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Sainz was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee, Chair
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
- State Properties Committee
2023-2024
Sainz was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee
- Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Secretary
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
- Special Rules Committee, Chair
- Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2021-2022
Sainz was assigned to the following committees:
- Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee
- Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Secretary
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Vice chair
- Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
- House Science and Technology Committee (decommissioned)
2019-2020
Sainz was assigned to the following committees:
- Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
Sponsored legislation
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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
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz (R) is running in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 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 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz defeated Defonsio Daniels in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz (R) | 69.4 | 19,640 | |
 | Defonsio Daniels (D) | 30.6 | 8,680 | |
| Total votes: 28,320 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz defeated Glenn Cook in the Republican primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz | 52.5 | 2,294 | |
| Glenn Cook | 47.5 | 2,077 | ||
| Total votes: 4,371 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Defonsio Daniels advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Defonsio Daniels | 100.0 | 963 |
| Total votes: 963 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz and Glenn Cook advanced to a runoff. They defeated David Rainer in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz | 49.7 | 3,075 | |
| ✔ | Glenn Cook | 27.0 | 1,673 | |
| David Rainer | 23.3 | 1,440 | ||
| Total votes: 6,188 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Sainz signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz (R) | 100.0 | 16,049 | |
| Total votes: 16,049 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz defeated Cody Smith in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz | 66.9 | 4,903 | |
 | Cody Smith | 33.1 | 2,428 | |
| Total votes: 7,331 | |||
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2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz (R) | 100.0 | 20,286 | |
| Total votes: 20,286 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Incumbent Steven Sainz advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz | 100.0 | 6,064 | |
| Total votes: 6,064 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Steven Sainz won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz (R) | 100.0 | 14,530 | |
| Total votes: 14,530 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180
Steven Sainz defeated incumbent Jason Spencer in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 180 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Steven Sainz | 57.8 | 2,463 | |
 | Jason Spencer | 42.2 | 1,798 | |
| Total votes: 4,261 | |||
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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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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 (GCV) Action Fund — 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.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2022.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2021.
- ACLU of Georgia — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights issues.
- 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.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2020.
- 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 Environment — 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 American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2019.
- 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 Faith and Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Georgia House of Representatives District 180 2019-Present |
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