Cobb County, Georgia

Georgia House District 22

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 22, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jordan Ridley and James Shade. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jordan Ridley (Republican), James Shade (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jordan Ridley 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, Jordan Ridley, is on the ballot.

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Jordan Ridley

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports empowering local communities and expanding educational opportunity
Supports protecting parental rights and government transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jordan Ridley is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 22 in Cherokee County running for re-election, per his campaign site. He has a background in public policy and grassroots leadership and sponsored House Bill 845, which established an internal auditor for the Cherokee County Board of Education, per his campaign site.

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James Shade

Democratic

Top priorities

Address housing costs, property taxes, and wage stagnation relative to inflation
Invest in infrastructure and education

Per the Tribune Ledger News voter guide.

Biography

James Shade is a corporate legal professional and policy advocate and a 20-year resident of Cobb County, per a Tribune Ledger News voter guide. He holds a Bachelor of Law from National University and a Master of Jurisprudence from Florida State University College of Law. 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 22 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 22 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 Cobb 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 Cobb County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jordan Ridley, full profile James Shade, full profile Official Georgia election office