Clayton County, Georgia

Georgia House District 78

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 78, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Demetrius Douglas. Candidate information follows official Clayton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Demetrius Douglas (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Demetrius Douglas 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, Demetrius Douglas, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Demetrius Douglas

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

high school athletics support
literacy education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Demetrius Douglas played college football at the University of Georgia and professionally for the New York Jets, Washington Redskins and Calgary Stampeders before entering the mortgage and real estate professions, according to his official Georgia House biography. He was first elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in July 2012, representing District 78 in Clayton and Henry counties. He also coaches high school football, most recently as a defensive coach at Dutchtown High School, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 78 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 78 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Clayton County Commission, District 1 Clayton County Commission, District 4 Clayton County Board of Education, District 1 See all 15 Clayton County races

Candidate profiles

Demetrius Douglas, full profile Official Georgia election office