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Dougherty County, Georgia

Georgia House District 153

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 153, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Lee Sampson. Candidate information follows official Dougherty County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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

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David Lee Sampson

David Lee Sampson

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

David Lee Sampson represents Georgia House District 153, based in Albany, per the Georgia General Assembly. He serves on the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Human Relations and Aging, and Insurance committees. No campaign website was found as of September 20, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 153 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 153, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Lee Sampson. Candidate information follows official Dougherty County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 153 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.

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Georgia Senate District 12Georgia House District 151Georgia House District 152See all 5 Dougherty County races
Candidate profiles
David Lee Sampson, full profileOfficial Georgia election office