What about the May 19 Primary?

• There is a General Election on November 3, 2026.

• The primary for that election will be held on May 19. (Deadline to register to vote is April 20 • 12am)

This will be a "regular" primary - Democrats running agianst other Dems, Republicans running against competing GOP candidates. While many of the Democratic candidates do not have Democratic opposition, there are a important races with competing Dems.*

Georgia's Election Ready 2026 page is a great resource for an overview of the races, how to vote, and overall info about elections and voting in Georgia. Qualifying Candidate Information provides a searchable database of all races and candidates in Georgia (choose the May 19 primary, not the November 3 general election).

Depending on where in Floyd County you live, your primary ballot will have some more local races, all of whom are the only Democrat running:

• U.S. House of Representatives, District 14: Shawn Harris  (website)

• Georgia State Senate, District 53: John "Jack" Zibluk (website)

• Georgia State House, District 5: Rasmus Jensen (website)

• Georgia State House, District 12: Holly Chaney (website)

• Georgia State House, District 13: Vincent Mendes (website • Rome News Tribune article)

• Floyd County Commissioner, Post 5: Shonna Bailey (website • Rome News Tribune article)

• Floyd County Board of Education, District 1 (Armuchee) : Sonja Johnson Law (website • Rome News Tribune article)

The Georgia My Voter Page will tell you which district you vote in. But if you want to know more, here are some helpful maps:

Georgia's U.S. House of Representatives district map, including District 14, where Democrat Shawn Harris is running against Clay Fuller.

Georgia State Senate District 52. Republican Chuck Hufstetler is unopposed.

Georgia State Senate, District 53. Democrat Jack Zibluk is running against Republican Lanny Thomas.

Georgia House District 5. Rasmus Jensen is running against Republican incumbent Matt Barton.

Georgia House District 12. Holly Chaney is running against Republican incumbent Eddie Lumsden.

Georgia House District 13. Vincent Mendes is running against Republican incumbent Katie Dempsey.

*Most notably the Governor's race, which currently has seven Democrats running.