Columbia County, Georgia

Georgia House District 131

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 131, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rob Clifton and Jenny E Eppard. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rob Clifton (Republican), Jenny E Eppard (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rob Clifton 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, Rob Clifton, is on the ballot.

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Rob Clifton

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

support for families through childcare initiatives
lower taxes and support for small businesses
public safety and infrastructure investment

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rob Clifton is a candidate for Georgia House District 131, representing Columbia County. He is CEO of Clifton Construction and a member of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, per his campaign site. Clifton is a graduate of Leadership Augusta and Leadership Columbia County, per his campaign site.

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Jenny E Eppard

Democratic

Top priorities

Gun safety measures

Per Georgia Majority for Gun Safety candidate pledge.

Biography

Jenny E Eppard is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 131 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 131 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 131 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 Columbia County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Columbia County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Rob Clifton, full profile Jenny E Eppard, full profile Official Georgia election office