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Upson County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 18

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Steven McNeel. Candidate information follows official Upson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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

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Steven McNeel

Steven McNeel

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Cutting taxes and reducing state spending
  • Supporting school choice
  • Supporting agribusiness in Middle Georgia

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steven McNeel is the sitting Republican Georgia State Senator for the 18th Senate District, representing Middle Georgia, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 18 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Steven McNeel. Candidate information follows official Upson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia Senate District 18 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 Upson County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Steven McNeel, full profileOfficial Georgia election office