2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tyler Paul Smith and Pat Rhudy. Candidate information follows official Carroll County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Tyler Paul Smith (Republican), Pat Rhudy (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tyler Paul Smith 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.
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, Tyler Paul Smith, is on the ballot.
Georgia › Carroll County › Georgia House District 18
Republican Incumbent
Tyler Paul Smith is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Tyler Paul Smith 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.
Democratic
Pat Rhudy is seeking the Georgia House District 18 seat for a fifth time, per the Times-Georgian. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Georgia House District 18 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tyler Paul Smith and Pat Rhudy. Candidate information follows official Carroll County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Georgia House District 18 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 Carroll 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.
Candidate roster from official Carroll County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Georgia election office, or see the full Carroll County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.
10 tracked races in Carroll County, Georgia. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.