Cobb County, Georgia

Georgia House District 38

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 38, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Wilkerson. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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

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David Wilkerson

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

David Wilkerson is the Democratic state representative for Georgia House District 38, serving Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs, per his campaign site. A CPA who began his career at Deloitte and Touche after graduating from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, he has represented the district since 2011 and was the first Democrat and first African American to chair the Cobb County Legislative Delegation, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 38 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 38 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.

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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

David Wilkerson, full profile Official Georgia election office