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Paulding County, Georgia

Georgia House District 19

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 19, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Joseph Gullett and Cynthia Starke-Jones. Candidate information follows official Paulding County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Joseph Gullett (Republican), Cynthia Starke-Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joseph Gullett 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, Joseph Gullett, is on the ballot.

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Joseph Gullett

Joseph Gullett

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports lower taxes and reduced government spending
  • Supports expanding telehealth access and school choice options for parents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Joseph Gullett is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 19, covering parts of Paulding County, per his campaign site. He and his wife adopted through Georgia's foster care system, per his campaign site.

Cynthia Starke-Jones

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Quality education
  • A safe and supportive school environment

Per the campaign Facebook page.

Biography

Cynthia Starke-Jones is a resident of Dallas, Georgia, per her campaign Facebook page. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 19 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 19, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Joseph Gullett and Cynthia Starke-Jones. Candidate information follows official Paulding County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 19 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 Paulding 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 Paulding County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Joseph Gullett, full profileCynthia Starke-Jones, full profileOfficial Georgia election office