Henry County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 17

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 17, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gail Davenport. Candidate information follows official Henry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Gail Davenport (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Gail Davenport 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, Gail Davenport, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Gail Davenport

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Gail Davenport is a real estate professional with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Classic, having worked in real estate for three decades, according to her official Georgia Senate biography. She was sworn into the Georgia Senate in 2007, representing District 17 in Clayton and Henry counties. She established the Henry and Clara Dixon Education Fund, which helps students purchase college textbooks, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 17 in 2026?

When is the Georgia Senate District 17 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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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

Gail Davenport, full profile Official Georgia election office