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Henry County, Georgia

Georgia House District 115

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 115, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Darius L. Francis and Regina Lewis-Ward. Candidate information follows official Henry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Darius L. Francis (Republican), Regina Lewis-Ward (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Regina Lewis-Ward 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, Regina Lewis-Ward, is on the ballot.

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Darius L. Francis

Republican

Top priorities
  • Require transparent development review and impact fees for infrastructure
  • Support school funding transparency and property tax relief
  • Help seniors and working families navigate Medicare and reduce prescription costs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Darius L. Francis is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 115 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Francis is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a sergeant with two combat tours in Afghanistan, per his campaign site. He was raised by his grandmother in low-income housing in South Miami before becoming an entrepreneur, per the same site.

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Regina Lewis-Ward

Regina Lewis-Ward

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • education
  • support for working families
  • equitable opportunity for Georgians

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Regina Lewis-Ward brings more than 20 years of managerial experience from a career with New York City Transit, according to her official Georgia House biography. She served on the Stockbridge City Council beginning in 2014 and founded the Stockbridge Citizens Academy civic education program. She was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2020 and serves as an adjunct professor, having authored an academic textbook and two children's books, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 115 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 115, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Darius L. Francis and Regina Lewis-Ward. Candidate information follows official Henry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 115 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 Henry County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Darius L. Francis, full profileRegina Lewis-Ward, full profileOfficial Georgia election office