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Burke County, Georgia

Georgia House District 126

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 126, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: William C Harris and L.C. Myles Jr.. Candidate information follows official Burke County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

William C Harris (Republican), L.C. Myles Jr. (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; L.C. Myles Jr. 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, L.C. Myles Jr., is on the ballot.

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William C Harris

Republican

Biography

William C Harris is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 126 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.

L.C. Myles Jr.

L.C. Myles Jr.

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

L.C. Myles Jr. is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 126 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. L.C. Myles Jr. 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 126 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 126, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: William C Harris and L.C. Myles Jr.. Candidate information follows official Burke County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 126 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 Burke County ballot?

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William C Harris, full profileL.C. Myles Jr., full profileOfficial Georgia election office