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 Chatham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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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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Republican Incumbent
Ben Watson, a physician, is the sitting Georgia State Senator for District 1, which includes portions of Chatham, Liberty and Bryan counties, per his campaign site. He was first elected to the Senate in 2014, per his campaign site.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
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.
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 Chatham 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 Chatham County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Chatham County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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