Tattnall County, Georgia

Georgia House District 156

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 156, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Leesa Hagan. Candidate information follows official Tattnall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Leesa Hagan (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Leesa Hagan 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, Leesa Hagan, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Leesa Hagan

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Focuses on job creation and workforce development in rural communities
Supports law enforcement and first responders
Wants to fully fund public schools while also supporting school choice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hagan is a former classroom teacher and small business owner who also homeschooled her children; she currently serves as the Georgia state representative for House District 156 and chairs the House Rural Development Committee, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 156 in 2026?

When is the Georgia House District 156 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 Tattnall 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.

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Candidate roster from official Tattnall County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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District Attorney, Atlantic Judicial Circuit Georgia Senate District 19 See all 4 Tattnall County races

Candidate profiles

Leesa Hagan, full profile Official Georgia election office