The Ballot Brief
Oconee County, Georgia

Georgia House District 121

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 121, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Mack "Dutch" Guest IV and Eric Gisler. Candidate information follows official Oconee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mack "Dutch" Guest IV (Republican), Eric Gisler (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Eric Gisler 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, Eric Gisler, is on the ballot.

Georgia › Oconee County › Georgia House District 121

Mack "Dutch" Guest IV

Republican

Top priorities
  • Public safety
  • Affordability for Georgia families
  • Community service and servant leadership

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mack "Dutch" Guest IV is a small business owner who helps manage LAD Truck Lines, a Watkinsville-based trucking company, per his campaign site. He is a former president of the Oconee County Rotary Club and the Touchdown Club of Athens.

Eric Gisler

Eric Gisler

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports good schools
  • Wants to improve access to affordable health care
  • Says he publishes his voting record with explanations for his decisions

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gisler describes himself as a father and small business owner running for Georgia House District 121, representing the Athens and Oconee area, per the campaign site.

Next on your ballotGeorgia Senate District 46

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 121 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 121, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Mack "Dutch" Guest IV and Eric Gisler. Candidate information follows official Oconee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 121 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 Oconee 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 Oconee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Georgia election office, or see the full Oconee County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Oconee County ballot

3 tracked races in Oconee County, Georgia. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot
Georgia House District 120See all 3 Oconee County races
Candidate profiles
Mack "Dutch" Guest IV, full profileEric Gisler, full profileOfficial Georgia election office