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Talbot County, Georgia

Georgia House District 137

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 137, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Debbie G. Buckner. Candidate information follows official Talbot County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Debbie G. Buckner, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Debbie G. Buckner

Debbie G. Buckner

Democratic Incumbent

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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 137 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 137, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Debbie G. Buckner. Candidate information follows official Talbot County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 137 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 Talbot County ballot?

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Debbie G. Buckner, full profileOfficial Georgia election office