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Cobb County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 37

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 37, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ed Setzler and Darcy Castro. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ed Setzler (Republican), Darcy Castro (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ed Setzler 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, Ed Setzler, is on the ballot.

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Ed Setzler

Ed Setzler

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Education
  • Traffic relief
  • Election integrity

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ed Setzler has worked for more than 20 years as a leader in the architecture, engineering and environmental consulting industry, directing nationwide design programs, per his official Senate biography. He served 18 years in the Georgia House before his election to the Senate in 2023 and represents Senate District 37, per his official Senate biography.

Darcy Castro

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Address the rising cost of living, including utility costs tied to data centers
  • Protect the HOPE scholarship
  • Protect voting rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Darcy Castro is a public relations specialist, journalist, and nonprofit marketing professional, per her campaign site. A retired Air Force spouse and former Mrs. Georgia titleholder, she has advocated with the International Rescue Committee for Afghan refugee families resettling in Georgia. She is running for Georgia Senate District 37.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 37 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 37, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ed Setzler and Darcy Castro. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia Senate District 37 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?

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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
Ed Setzler, full profileDarcy Castro, full profileOfficial Georgia election office