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Houston County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 20

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 20, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Larry Walker. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Larry Walker (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Larry Walker 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, Larry Walker, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Larry Walker

Larry Walker

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Larry Walker is the sitting Georgia State Senator for District 20, covering Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Laurens, Pulaski, Treutlen and Wilcox counties, and serves as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, per his campaign site. He founded Walker Insurance Agency in Perry in 1996, where he remains President and CEO, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 20 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 20, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Larry Walker. Candidate information follows official Houston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia Senate District 20 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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