Cherokee County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 32

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 32, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Kay Kirkpatrick and Michael Hettig. Candidate information follows official Cherokee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Michael Hettig (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kay Kirkpatrick 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, Kay Kirkpatrick, is on the ballot.

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Kay Kirkpatrick

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

supports expanding patient access and choice in Georgia's health insurance system
has focused on addressing rising costs and budget deficits in Georgia's child welfare system

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kay Kirkpatrick is an orthopedic surgeon who practiced in metro Atlanta for more than 30 years, according to her campaign website. She chairs the Georgia Senate Children and Families Committee, per the same site. Kirkpatrick represents Georgia Senate District 32.

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Michael Hettig

Democratic

Top priorities

Updating the school funding formula and competitive teacher pay
Expanding affordable health insurance access, particularly in rural areas
Practical economic policies that benefit local communities

Per the Marietta Daily Journal voter guide.

Biography

Michael Hettig is an attorney who holds a J.D. from Northern Illinois University College of Law and lives in Woodstock, per a Marietta Daily Journal voter guide. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 32 in 2026?

When is the Georgia Senate District 32 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Kay Kirkpatrick, full profile Michael Hettig, full profile Official Georgia election office