What’s on the ballot for upcoming general primary election?

Take a look to see who’s on the ballot. Early voting will start on Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 15. Election Day is Tuesday, May 19.

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HOUSTON COUNTY — The General Primary Election is coming up soon on Tuesday, May 19 and it’s crucial to cast your vote with confidence.

Early voting began on Monday, April 27 and there are four early voting locations. 

This includes: Board of Elections office, located at 2030 Kings Chapel Road Perry, Houston Health Pavilion Conference Center, located at 233 North Houston Road Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Health Sciences Building, located at 71 Cohen Walker Drive Warner Robins, and North Houston Sports Complex, located at 900 North Houston Road Warner Robins. 

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All locations are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ends on May 15. 

Candidates will vary depending on location and political party choice. To view your specific ballot, visit the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. 

Here’s what is on the ballot. (Note: a star * denotes an incumbent) 


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  • Earl L. “Buddy” Carter
  • Mike Collins
  • John F. Coyne III
  • Derek Dooley
  • Jonathan “Jon” McColumn
  • Chris Carr (R)
  • Clark Dean (R)
  • Rick Jackson (R)
  • Burt Jones (R)
  • Gregg Kirkpatrick (R)
  • Brad Raffensperger (R)
  • Tom Williams (R)
  • Ken Yasger (R)
  • Keisha Lance Bottoms (D)
  • Olu Brown (D)
  • Amanda Duffy (D)
  • Geoff Duncan (D)
  • Jason Esteves (D)
  • Derrick Jackson (D)
  • Michael “Mike” Thurmond (D)
  • David Clark (R)
  • Greg Dolezal (R)
  • Steve Gooch (R)
  • John F. Kennedy (R)
  • Brenda Lynn Nelson-Porter (R)
  • Takosha Swan (R)
  • Blake Tillery (R)
  • Josh McLaurin (D)
  • Nabllah Parkes (D)
  • Richard N. Wright (D)
  • Tim Fleming (R)
  • Vernon Jones (R)
  • Kelvin King (R)
  • Ted Metz (R)
  • Gabriel “Gabe” Sterling (R)
  • Cam Ashling (D)
  • Dana Barrett (D)
  • Penny Brown Reynolds (D)
  • Adrian Cosonery, Jr. (D)
  • Bill Cowsert (R)
  • Brian Strickland
  • Tanya Miller (D)
  • Robert “Bob” Trammell (D)
  • Tyler Harper* (R)
  • Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold (D)
  • Sedrick Kent Rowe, Jr. (D)
  • John King* (R)
  • Clarence Blalock (D)
  • Thomas Dean (D)
  • Ambuj “AJ” Jain (D)
  • DeAndre Mathis (D)
  • Keisha Sean Waites (D)
  • Nelva Lee (R)
  • Fred “Bubba” Longgrear (R)
  • Mesha Mainor (R)
  • Randell E. Trammell (R)
  • Richard Woods*(R)
  • Anton Anthony (D)
  • Lydia Powell (D)
  • Otha Thornton (D)
  • Bárbara Rivera Holmes (R)
  • Brett A. Hulme (D)
  • Jason Moon (D)
  • Nikki Porcher (D)
  • Michelle Michi Sanchez (D)
  • Christian Wise Smith (D)
  • Fitz Johnson (R)
  • Brandon Martin (R)
  • Peter Hubbard* (D)
  • Bobby Mehan (R)
  • Carolyn Tatum Roddy (R)
  • Josh Tolbert (R)
  • Craig Cupid (D)
  • Shelia Edwards (D)
  • Angelia Pressley (D)
  • Matt Day (R)
  • Sanford Bishop* (D)
  • Austin Scott* (R)
  • Kelly Esti (D)
  • Justin M. Lucas (D)
  • Eugene Allison (R)
  • Steven McNeel* (R)


Larry Walker* (R)

  • Nancy Hicks (R)
  • Tracy Wheeler (R)
  • David E. Lucas* (D)


Anissa M. Jones*


Shaw Blackmon* (R)

  • Bethany Ballard* (R)

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  • Renita A. Duncan (D)

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  • Tim Riley (D)

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  • Noel W. Williams, Jr.* (R)
  • Lillie Bryant (D)
  • Cynthia Johnson (D)


Ryan W. English* (R)


Dan Perdue* (R)

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  • Shane Gottwals* (R)

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  • Rutha Jackson (D)

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  • Should Georgia enact the strongest election integrity measures possible, which may include hand marked paper ballots, fines for counties that refuse to maintain current voter rolls, and restrictions on no-excuse absentee voting to restore trust in elections? 
  • Should Georgia prohibit judges from releasing criminal defendants accused of murder and other felonies without posting secure bail? 
  • Should Georgia extend the death penalty to include sexual crimes against children?
  • Should the United States Constitution be amended to limit the number of Supreme Court Justices to a maximum of nine to prevent partisan court packing schemes?
  • Should Georgia require public school systems to make all instructional materials and library content publicly accessible online for parental review?
  • Do you support making Georgia energy-independent by prioritizing American oil/gas production, reducing regulations, and delivering lower energy costs for families?
  • Do you support banning cellphone use in Georgia public schools to improve student focus, safety, and discipline?
  • Should Georgia enact laws punishing state and local law enforcement who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in the deportation of illegal aliens charged with serious crimes? 
  • Should the State of Georgia raise the sales tax on everyday items like clothing, food and school supplies to pay for an income tax cut that make millionaires and billionaires richer?
  • Is it ethical for political candidates who have used their public offices to enrich themselves and their families, or have had nearly a billion dollars of business dealings with the State of Georgia, to hold statewide office?

Nonpartisan General Election


(To succeed Charlie Bethel)

  • Charles “Charlie” Bethel*
  • Miracle Rankin 


(To succeed Benjamin Land)


Ben Land*


(To succeed Sarah Hawkins Warren)

  • Jen Auer Jordan
  • Sarah Hawkins Warren*


(To succeed Trenton “Trent” Brown)

  • Trenton “Trent” Brown*
  • Will Wooten


(To succeed Sara Doyle)


Sara Doyle*


(To succeed Elizabeth Dallas Gobeil)

  • Fatima Harris Felton
  • Elizabeth D. Gobeil*


(To succeed David Todd Markle)


David Todd Markle*


(To succeed J. Wade Padgett)


J. Wade Padgett*


(To succeed Amy E. Smith)


Amy E. Smith*


Jason Ashford*

  • Mark Ivory*

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  • Andy Thomas

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  • Courtney L. Driver

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  • Lori Johnson

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  • Sheila Ashley 
  • Jonathan “Jon” D. Nichols*

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Shall a special one (1) percent sales and use tax be imposed for 5 years within Houston County with the proceeds used exclusively to reduce property taxes imposed by Houston County and the municipalities of Warner Robins, Perry, and Centerville?

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Sandra Hernandez is a Staff Writer for the Houston Home Journal. Although she was born in Perry, she grew up in Warner Robins and is a Houston County native. She graduated from Middle Georgia State University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communication. While in college, she served as Editor-in-Chief for the school’s newspaper The Statement. During her junior year, she started working with the Journal in 2023 and has been informing and connecting with her community since then. When she is not in the newsroom or chasing a story, she enjoys reading, watching movies/shows, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. She can be reached at sandra@hhjonline.com.

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