Bulloch County, Georgia

Georgia House District 160

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 160, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lehman Franklin. Candidate information follows official Bulloch County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lehman Franklin (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Lehman Franklin 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, Lehman Franklin, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Lehman Franklin

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Focuses on job creation and workforce development in rural communities
Supports funding for infrastructure to address regional growth
Prioritizes support for Georgia farmers and land stewardship

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Franklin is Dealer Principal of Franklin Automotive Group and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from The Citadel and a master's degree from Georgia Southern University; he previously served as a missionary in Argentina and as a Marine Corps captain with Marine Reach Ministries, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 160 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 160 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 Bulloch 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 Bulloch County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Georgia House District 158 Georgia House District 159 See all 4 Bulloch County races

Candidate profiles

Lehman Franklin, full profile Official Georgia election office