2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 37, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ed Setzler and Darcy Castro. Candidate information follows official Bartow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ed Setzler (Republican), Darcy Castro (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ed Setzler 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ed Setzler, is on the ballot.
Georgia › Bartow County › Georgia Senate District 37
Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Ed Setzler has worked for more than 20 years as a leader in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industry, directing nationwide design programs, per his official Senate biography. He served 18 years in the Georgia House before his election to the Senate in 2023 and represents Senate District 37, per his official Senate biography.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Darcy Castro is a public relations specialist, journalist, and nonprofit marketing professional, per her campaign site. A retired Air Force spouse and former Mrs. Georgia titleholder, she has advocated with the International Rescue Committee for Afghan refugee families resettling in Georgia. She is running for Georgia Senate District 37.
Who is running for Georgia Senate District 37 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 37, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ed Setzler and Darcy Castro. Candidate information follows official Bartow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Georgia Senate District 37 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.
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Candidate roster from official Bartow County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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