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DeKalb County, Georgia

Georgia House District 80

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 80, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Brian Anderson and Long Tran. Candidate information follows official DeKalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brian Anderson (Republican), Long Tran (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Long Tran 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, Long Tran, is on the ballot.

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Brian Anderson

Republican

Biography

Brian Anderson is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 80 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.

Long Tran

Long Tran

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Addressing inflation and taxes for Georgia households
  • Homelessness and housing, addressing root causes like addiction and mental health
  • Environmental protection, including the Okefenokee Swamp

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Long Tran is a small business owner of Peachy Corners Cafe who previously worked in IT as a network security consultant and mobile app developer, per his campaign site. He serves on the Technology and Infrastructure Innovation and Natural Resources committees and sponsored legislation to protect the Okefenokee Swamp from mining, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 80 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 80, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Brian Anderson and Long Tran. Candidate information follows official DeKalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 80 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 DeKalb County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official DeKalb County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Brian Anderson, full profileLong Tran, full profileOfficial Georgia election office