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Houston County, Georgia

Georgia House District 148

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 148, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Noel W. Williams Jr. and Cynthia Johnson. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Noel W. Williams Jr. (Republican), Cynthia Johnson (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Noel W. Williams Jr. 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, Noel W. Williams Jr., is on the ballot.

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Noel W. Williams Jr.

Noel W. Williams Jr.

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Noel W. Williams Jr. is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 148 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Noel W. Williams Jr. is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list and the General Assembly's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Cynthia Johnson

Cynthia Johnson

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Lower utility bills and responsible data center development
  • Accessible, affordable health care and senior wellness programs
  • Education improvements and job training pathways

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Cynthia Johnson is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 148 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Johnson is a lifelong resident of Cordele in rural southwest Georgia with a background in public service and ministry, and holds a graduate degree in education, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 148 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 148, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Noel W. Williams Jr. and Cynthia Johnson. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 148 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 Houston County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

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Candidate profiles
Noel W. Williams Jr., full profileCynthia Johnson, full profileOfficial Georgia election office