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Clayton County, Georgia

Georgia House District 79

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 79, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Hamrick and Yasmin Neal. Candidate information follows official Clayton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Hamrick (Republican), Yasmin Neal (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Yasmin Neal 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, Yasmin Neal, is on the ballot.

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David Hamrick

Republican

Biography

David Hamrick is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Yasmin Neal

Yasmin Neal

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Yasmin Neal is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Yasmin Neal 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 79 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 79, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Hamrick and Yasmin Neal. Candidate information follows official Clayton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 79 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?

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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 4Clayton County Board of Education, District 1Clayton County Board of Education, District 4See all 15 Clayton County races
Candidate profiles
David Hamrick, full profileYasmin Neal, full profileOfficial Georgia election office