Georgia State House District 117
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mary Ann Santos Democratic (not the Democratic nominee in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Kim Thomas SmithDemocratic
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Mary Ann Santos (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Kim Thomas SmithDemocratic
This list may not include every candidate. See the official list at the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division
Source: sos.ga.gov (ZIP), dated Sep 1
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 24,820
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Ann SantosWon Democratic 24,820100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,284
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLauren DanielWon Republican 13,33550.7% DemocraticDemetrius Rucker Democratic 12,94949.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,803
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHouston GainesWon(incumbent) Republican 16,86356.6% DemocraticJasmine Johnson Democratic 12,94043.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,582
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHouston GainesWon Republican 13,16453.5% DemocraticDeborah Gonzalez Democratic 11,41846.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,374
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRegina QuickWon(incumbent) Republican 18,374100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,008
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRegina M. QuickWon(incumbent) Republican 11,008100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,482
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRegina QuickWon Republican 15,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,736
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,736100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,305
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee AndersonWon Republican 21,305100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,867
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry FlemingWon(incumbent) Republican 11,867100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,423
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry FlemingWon(incumbent) Republican 17,423100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,682
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry OnealWon Republican 12,682100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,006
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen AllenWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,006100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,730
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen AllenWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,730100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,958
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen AllenWon Democratic 5,958100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,690
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,690100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,553
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,553100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,602
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNewt HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,602100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,926
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNewt HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,926100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,463
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNewt HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,463100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,583
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNewt HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,583100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,246
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNewt HudsonWon Democratic 5,246100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,878
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen JessupWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,878100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,781
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen JessupWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,42687.2% RepublicanCarl Jacob Kuipers Sr. Republican 35512.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,520
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen JessupWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,520100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,927
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen JessupWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,927100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,245
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald G. FraserWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,245100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 228,868
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 7
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEugene HousleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,114100.0% DemocraticHoward AthertonWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,104100.0% DemocraticHugh Lee McDaniellWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,067100.0% DemocraticJoe Mack WilsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,893100.0% DemocraticG. Robert HowardWon Democratic 30,709100.0% DemocraticGeorge H. KreegerWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,502100.0% DemocraticA. L. BurrussWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,41963.1% RepublicanKenneth Nix Republican 16,06036.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 208,818
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 7
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 117, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. L. BurrussWon Democratic 29,037100.0% DemocraticJ. H. Henderson Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 28,796100.0% DemocraticEugene HousleyWon Democratic 28,753100.0% DemocraticJoe Mack WilsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,356100.0% DemocraticHoward AthertonWon Democratic 28,215100.0% DemocraticGeorge H. KreegerWon Democratic 23,55555.1% DemocraticHugh Lee McDaniellWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,948100.0% RepublicanGeorge W. Lankford Republican 19,15844.9%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON) (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ga/sldl:117
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November generalData as of Oct 28, 2026