One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Steven McNeel. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steven McNeel (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Steven McNeel 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Steven McNeel, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Steven McNeel is the sitting Republican Georgia State Senator for the 18th Senate District, representing Middle Georgia, per his campaign site.
Who is running for Georgia Senate District 18 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Steven McNeel. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Georgia Senate District 18 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?
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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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