2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 174, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: John L. Corbett and David Hall. Candidate information follows official Echols County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John L. Corbett (Republican), David Hall (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; John L. Corbett 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.
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, John L. Corbett, is on the ballot.
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Per the campaign site.
John Corbett co-owns Corbett Electric and Construction Company and operates a timber and tree farm business, after working as an electrician for 17 years at a paper mill, per his campaign site. He has represented House District 174 since 2014, per his campaign site.
David Hall is a veteran and substitute teacher, per a branch.vote voter guide profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Georgia House District 174 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 174, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: John L. Corbett and David Hall. Candidate information follows official Echols County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Georgia House District 174 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 Echols County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Echols County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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