Lowndes County, Georgia

Georgia House District 177

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 177, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Elsie Cason Napier. Candidate information follows official Lowndes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Elsie Cason Napier (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. No sitting member is on the November ballot, 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Elsie Cason Napier

Democratic

Top priorities

Improving the education system to better support families
Healthcare improvements
Affordable housing and reducing homelessness

Per the Valdosta Daily Times.

Biography

Napier holds a nursing degree from Valdosta State College, a family nurse practitioner certification from Georgia Southern College and a master's degree from Valdosta State University, and spent 42 years as a clinician and district program manager with the Georgia Department of Public Health, per the campaign site. She has also served for 25 years as pastor of TEACH Outreach Ministries in Valdosta and led a Meals on Wheels program for 15 years, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 177 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 177 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 Lowndes 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lowndes County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Elsie Cason Napier, full profile Official Georgia election office