Butts County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 25

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 25, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rick A. Williams. Candidate information follows official Butts County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rick A. Williams (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Rick A. Williams 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, Rick A. Williams, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Rick A. Williams

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports eliminating the state income tax
Focuses on election integrity reforms
Supports increased funding for law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Williams is a small businessman in the funeral services industry who co-owns Williams Funeral Homes, Williams Crematory and two cemeteries in the Milledgeville area; he has served in the Georgia House of Representatives since 2016 and previously chaired the Baldwin County Commission, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 25 in 2026?

When is the Georgia Senate District 25 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 Butts 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.

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

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Candidate profiles

Rick A. Williams, full profile Official Georgia election office