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Bryan County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ben Watson and Corey Foreman. Candidate information follows official Bryan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ben Watson (Republican), Corey Foreman (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ben Watson 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, Ben Watson, is on the ballot.

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Ben Watson

Ben Watson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ben Watson is the Republican candidate for Georgia Senate District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Ben Watson is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list and the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Corey Foreman

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding healthcare access
  • Addressing housing affordability
  • Strengthening infrastructure and flood resilience

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Corey Foreman is a U.S. Army veteran and small business owner, per the campaign site. He describes his approach as practical leadership and accountable government for Coastal Georgia, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ben Watson and Corey Foreman. Candidate information follows official Bryan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia Senate District 1 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 Bryan County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Bryan County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Georgia House District 164Georgia House District 166District Attorney, Atlantic Judicial CircuitSee all 5 Bryan County races
Candidate profiles
Ben Watson, full profileCorey Foreman, full profileOfficial Georgia election office