2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 176, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: James Burchett and Marcus T. Ryan. Candidate information follows official Lanier County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
James Burchett (Republican), Marcus T. Ryan (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; James Burchett 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, James Burchett, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
James Burchett is a business owner who has represented House District 176, based in Waycross, since 2019, per his campaign site. He currently serves as the Georgia House Majority Whip, per his campaign site.
Democratic
Marcus T. Ryan is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 176 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for Georgia House District 176 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 176, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: James Burchett and Marcus T. Ryan. Candidate information follows official Lanier County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Georgia House District 176 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 Lanier County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Lanier County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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