Muscogee County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
13 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 7 Muscogee County races, led by the Georgia Senate District 15 contest.
No county-level contest is on Muscogee County's November 3, 2026 ballot: Columbus-Muscogee's consolidated government elects its mayor, council, school board and State Court judge at the nonpartisan May 19 election with June 16 runoffs, per the county's 2026 Local Qualified Candidates list (resources.columbusga.gov). State Senate and House seats and the statewide races still print.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Muscogee County is split across 7 Georgia Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressGeorgia Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 15, 29
Georgia Senate District 15Chuck Hand (R) · Tremaine "Teddy" Reese (D)
Chuck Hand
Top priorities
- Economic development to create jobs and retain young residents
- Lowering the tax burden on residents
- Building safer communities
Per the Now Georgia.
About Chuck Hand
Chuck Hand is a construction worker from Butler, Georgia, in Taylor County, per Now Georgia. He has been active in local political campaigns and canvassing efforts in the district. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tremaine "Teddy" Reese
Tremaine "Teddy" Reese is an attorney and the principal owner of The Reese Firm, LLC in Columbus, Georgia, per his campaign site. He previously served as a Staff Attorney and Director of Community Engagement at the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, and he serves on the Planning Advisory Council for the City of Columbus, per his campaign site.
Chuck Hand (Republican), Tremaine "Teddy" Reese (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Ed Harbison (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Full race pageGeorgia Senate District 29Randy Robertson (R) · Jeff Lowe (D)
Randy Robertson
Randy Robertson is the Republican candidate for Georgia Senate District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.
Jeff Lowe
Jeff Lowe is the Democratic candidate for Georgia Senate District 29 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.
Randy Robertson (Republican), Jeff Lowe (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Randy Robertson 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.
Full race pageGeorgia House: 5 districtsDistricts 137, 138, 139, 140, 141
Georgia House District 137Debbie G. Buckner (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Debbie G. Buckner
Top priorities
- Supports protecting Georgia's coastline and opposes mining projects near the Okefenokee
- Advocates for Medicaid expansion and addressing maternal and infant mortality
- Focuses on rural medical provider placement and mental health provider training
Per the campaign site.
About Debbie G. Buckner
Buckner previously worked as Director of Community Benefit at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Director of Community Relations at Doctors Hospital, and Senior Public Health Educator at the Columbus Health Department; she holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Columbus State University and has served in the Georgia General Assembly since 2002, per the campaign site.
Debbie G. Buckner (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Debbie G. Buckner 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.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 138Vance Smith (R) · Cyndie Hutchings (D)
Vance Smith
Vance Smith is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 138, serving Harris, Muscogee and Troup counties, per his campaign site. A businessman who owns Vance Smith Contracting and Consulting, he previously served as president and CEO of Vance Smith Construction Co. and as chairman of the Harris County Commission, per his campaign site.
Cyndie Hutchings
Top priorities
- Campaign message centered on "people over profit"
Per the campaign site.
About Cyndie Hutchings
Hutchings works as a graphic designer and leads the Troup County Anti-Data Center Coalition, organizing citizens and hosting educational town halls, per the campaign site. She consults with Georgia counties and municipalities on data center moratoriums and protective ordinances, per the campaign site. She and her husband relocated to LaGrange after data center proposals emerged near their previous property, per the campaign site.
Vance Smith (Republican), Cyndie Hutchings (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Vance Smith 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.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 139Carmen Rice (R) · Elliot Valdez (D)
Carmen Rice
Top priorities
- Platform includes education, supporting law enforcement and public safety, economic development and improving transportation
- Supports furthering foster and adoption care reform
Per the campaign site.
About Carmen Rice
Carmen Rice is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 139 seeking re-election, per her campaign site. A former foster parent, she supports school choice, having had children who attended public, private and home school, per her campaign site.
Elliot Valdez
Top priorities
- Raise Georgia's minimum wage to reflect the cost of living
- Smart infrastructure investment including US 27 and Veterans Parkway upgrades
- Environmental conservation and opposition to new data centers
Per the campaign site.
About Elliot Valdez
Elliot Valdez is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 139 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Valdez was born into a military family and served 23 years in military and federal civilian service, including as a Navy Aviation Electronics veteran and with U.S. Army Combat Camera documenting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, per his candidate profile.
Carmen Rice (Republican), Elliot Valdez (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Carmen Rice 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.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 140Edward Kvietkus (R) · Marquese "Skinny" Averett (D)
Edward Kvietkus
Edward Kvietkus Jr. is a pastor at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, per Branch. This is his first run for public office. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Marquese "Skinny" Averett
Top priorities
- Expanding early childhood education
- Equitable investment in infrastructure
- Addressing rural hospital and healthcare access concerns
Per the WTVM.
About Marquese "Skinny" Averett
Marquese "Skinny" Averett is a Columbus community activist who shifted his 2026 candidacy from a Columbus City Council bid to the Georgia House District 140 race, per WTVM and Courier News. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Edward Kvietkus (Republican), Marquese "Skinny" Averett (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Tremaine Teddy Reese (Democratic), the sitting member per the General Assembly's roster, is not on the November ballot. 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.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 141Reggie Liparoto (R) · Carolyn F Hugley (D)
Reggie Liparoto
Reggie Liparoto is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 141 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.
Carolyn F Hugley
Top priorities
- Says she is fighting for the everyday Georgian
- Focuses on issues affecting Georgia's children and families
Per the campaign site.
About Carolyn F Hugley
Hugley was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, to educator parents and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Mississippi State University and a Master of Public Policy and Administration from the same school; she has worked as an independent contractor and agent for State Farm Insurance in Columbus, Georgia for 35 years and currently serves as Georgia House Minority Leader, per the campaign site.
Reggie Liparoto (Republican), Carolyn F Hugley (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Carolyn F Hugley 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.
Full race pageSee your full ballot
Voting info and more
Voting info and more
Verify your ballot with the official election office.
Cross-check every race and candidate with the official election office. Official sources are the final word.
Georgia nominees were set by the May 19 primary and June 16 runoffs; unopposed nominees still print on November 3, and any November race without a majority winner goes to a December 1 runoff, per state law.
Who is on the ballot in Muscogee County, Georgia on November 3, 2026?
Muscogee County sample ballot 2026: see where the georgia senate and georgia house candidates stand on health care, roads and growth. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Georgia?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are listed on the Georgia election hub. Georgia election hub →
How do I see my exact Muscogee County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Georgia statewide racesEvery Georgia race on this county's ballot.All Georgia ballot measures3 statewide ballot measures