2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 23, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Max Burns and Shayna Boston. Candidate information follows official Screven County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Max Burns (Republican), Shayna Boston (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Max Burns 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.
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, Max Burns, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Max Burns is a former Congressman, educator, business leader and farmer, per his campaign site. He represents Senate District 23, per his campaign site.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Shayna Boston is an educator, entrepreneur, and community advocate who grew up in Swainsboro in Emanuel County, Georgia, per the campaign site. Her grandfather was the county's first Black assistant superintendent, an influence she cites in her commitment to education and service, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Georgia Senate District 23 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 23, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Max Burns and Shayna Boston. Candidate information follows official Screven County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Georgia Senate District 23 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 Screven County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Screven County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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