Cobb County, Georgia

Georgia House District 42

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 42, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: André Stafford and Gabriel Sanchez. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

André Stafford (Republican), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Gabriel Sanchez 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, Gabriel Sanchez, is on the ballot.

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André Stafford

Republican

Top priorities

Affordability and cost-of-living relief for working families
Government accountability and practical, non-partisan solutions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

André Stafford is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Stafford is a restaurant manager who leads more than 100 employees and has worked in the service industry for more than a decade, per his campaign site. He was born in Camden County, raised in Chatham County and now lives in Cobb County, where he previously chaired the Cobb Young Republicans.

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Gabriel Sanchez

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports guaranteeing healthcare to all and replacing the profit-driven healthcare system
Supports workers' rights and affordable housing

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gabriel Sanchez is the Democratic state representative for Georgia House District 42 in Cobb County, per his campaign site. Raised in Cobb County by an immigrant family, he was the first Democratic Socialist member elected to the Georgia General Assembly, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 42 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 42 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

André Stafford, full profile Gabriel Sanchez, full profile Official Georgia election office