Georgia State House District 120
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Houston Gaines Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Houston Gaines isn’t on this ballot. Running for US House, Georgia District 10If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Gary "Ward" Black Jr.RepublicanSuzanna KaratassosDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Houston Gaines (R) 61.3, Andrew Ferguson (D) 38.7
- Earlier results
- Houston Gaines (Republican) won by 22.3 points, 2022, older linesTrey Rhodes (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 27 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,404
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHouston GainesWon(incumbent) Republican 19,24861.3% DemocraticAndrew Ferguson Democratic 12,15638.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,533
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHouston GainesWon(incumbent) Republican 15,00861.2% DemocraticMokah Jasmine Johnson Democratic 9,52538.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,247
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrey RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 25,247100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,019
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrey RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 17,11068.4% DemocraticCharles Hogg Democratic 7,90931.6%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1972 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.
All elections (27 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,404
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHouston GainesWon(incumbent) Republican 19,24861.3% DemocraticAndrew Ferguson Democratic 12,15638.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,533
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHouston GainesWon(incumbent) Republican 15,00861.2% DemocraticMokah Jasmine Johnson Democratic 9,52538.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,247
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrey RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 25,247100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,019
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrey RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 17,11068.4% DemocraticCharles Hogg Democratic 7,90931.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,350
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrey RhodesWon Republican 20,350100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,863
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMickey ChannellWon(incumbent) Republican 13,863100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,750
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMickey ChannellWon(incumbent) Republican 18,750100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,855
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticQuincy MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,855100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,934
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticQuincy MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,934100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,961
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticQuincy MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,69767.2% IndependentHelen Blockeradams Independent 3,26432.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,354
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticQuincy MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,354100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,580
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGreg MorrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,580100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,821
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSistie HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,821100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,513
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSistie HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,82968.5% RepublicanGlynn Fennell Republican 2,68431.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,111
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen G. HudsonWon Democratic 6,111100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,201
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmory E. BargeronWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,71351.6% RepublicanTom Simpson Republican 3,48848.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,345
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmory E. BargeronWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,345100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,482
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFisher BarfootWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,482100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,567
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFisher BarfootWon Democratic 5,567100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,679
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. L. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,679100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,156
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. L. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,156100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,706
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. L. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,706100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,676
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. L. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,675100.0% OtherMackie Simpson Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,479
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. L. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,479100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,725
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. L. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,725100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,093
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. L. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,093100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,528
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 120, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurton M. WambleWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,528100.0%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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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.
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