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Barrow County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 45

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 45, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Clint Dixon and Scott Tippetts. Candidate information follows official Barrow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Clint Dixon (Republican), Scott Tippetts (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Clint Dixon is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Clint Dixon, is on the ballot.

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Clint Dixon

Clint Dixon

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Clint Dixon is the sitting Georgia State Senator for District 45, covering parts of Gwinnett and Barrow counties, per his campaign site. He is a husband and father of three who has worked in real estate and small business, per his campaign site.

Scott Tippetts

Democratic

Biography

Scott Tippetts is the Democratic candidate for Georgia Senate District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 45 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 45, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Clint Dixon and Scott Tippetts. Candidate information follows official Barrow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia Senate District 45 election in Georgia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are on the Georgia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Barrow County ballot?

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Georgia Senate District 47Georgia House District 104Georgia House District 119See all 6 Barrow County races
Candidate profiles
Clint Dixon, full profileScott Tippetts, full profileOfficial Georgia election office