Georgia State House District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Eddie Lumsden Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Holly ChaneyDemocraticEddie LumsdenRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Eddie Lumsden (R) 81.7, Logan Johnson (D) 18.3
- Last election
- Eddie Lumsden (Republican) won by 63.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: ChaneyRight column: Lumsden
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeLumsdenNo published score for Chaney
- Races
- None listed
- Won 6 of 7
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 10
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Candidates on the ballot
- Holly ChaneyDemocratic
- Eddie LumsdenIncumbentRepublican
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
- 26,088
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEddie LumsdenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,31081.7% DemocraticLogan Johnson Democratic 4,77818.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,153
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEddie LumsdenWon(incumbent) Republican 17,153100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,780
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEddie LumsdenWon(incumbent) Republican 17,66681.1% DemocraticJonathan Gilreath-Harvey Democratic 4,11418.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,006
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEddie LumsdenWon(incumbent) Republican 14,006100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,880
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEddie LumsdenWon(incumbent) Republican 15,880100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,222
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. E. LumsdenWon(incumbent) Republican 9,222100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,056
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEddie LumsdenWon Republican 8,77751.5% DemocraticBarbara M. Reece(incumbent) Democratic 8,27948.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,928
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick JasperseWon Republican 12,82985.9% DemocraticJerry Nally Democratic 2,09914.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,551
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom GravesWon(incumbent) Republican 18,551100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,426
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom GravesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,426100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,452
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom GravesWon(incumbent) Republican 15,452100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,881
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff LewisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,881100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,190
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,01562.7% RepublicanRonnie Greer Republican 4,17537.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,076
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,78852.8% RepublicanEarl Tillman Republican 4,28847.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,147
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,147100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,968
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,05856.4% RepublicanJerry F. Norman Republican 3,91043.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,924
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul E. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,924100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,938
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BeattyWon Republican 4,37355.1% DemocraticTommy Stephenson Democratic 3,56544.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,012
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,012100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,830
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,830100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,520
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,520100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,988
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,988100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,501
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,501100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,927
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,927100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,771
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,771100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,616
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,616100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,833
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLauren McDonaldWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,833100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,595
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam MilfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,85899.9% DemocraticA. T. MauldinWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,731100.0% OtherHarry Magoon Other 50.1% OtherGeorge Rooks Jr. Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,950
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 12, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam MilfordWon Democratic 9,107100.0% DemocraticA. T. MauldinWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,843100.0%
- 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:12
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November generalData as of Oct 28, 2026