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Troup County, Georgia

Georgia House District 136

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 136, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Jenkins. Candidate information follows official Troup County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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

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David Jenkins

David Jenkins

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Deliver basic services and bring jobs to the local economy
  • Keep government limited and protect traditional values

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Jenkins is a retired Army officer and farmer who serves his community as an emergency air ambulance helicopter pilot, per his campaign site. He represents House District 136, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 136 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 136, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Jenkins. Candidate information follows official Troup County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 136 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 Troup County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
David Jenkins, full profileOfficial Georgia election office