GA
Georgia House District 125
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Gary Richardson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Leonard HennessyDemocraticGary RichardsonRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win on file
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Gary Richardson (R) 64.5, Kay Turner (D) 35.5
- Last election
- Gary Richardson (Republican) won by 29.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HennessyRight column: Richardson
- Races won and lost
- None on file
- 1-0
- Years since first win on file
- Not available
- 2
How these are counted
Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Leonard HennessyDemocratic
- Gary RichardsonIncumbentRepublican
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
All House of Representatives districts
Select a shape for details. Arrow keys move between shapes.
- Democratic
- Republican
- Independent
- Nonpartisan
- More than one party
- No member on file
List every House of Representatives district (180)
- State House District 1· Mike Cameron
- State House District 2· Steve Tarvin
- State House District 3· Mitchell Horner
- State House District 4· Kasey Carpenter
- State House District 5· Matt Barton
- State House District 6· Jason Ridley
- State House District 7· Johnny Chastain
- State House District 8· Stan Gunter
- State House District 9· Will Wade
- State House District 10· Victor Anderson
- State House District 11· Rick Jasperse
- State House District 12· Eddie Lumsden
- State House District 13· Katie Dempsey
- State House District 14· Mitchell Scoggins
- State House District 15· Matthew Gambill
- State House District 16· Trey Kelley
- State House District 17· Martin Momtahan
- State House District 18· Tyler Smith
- State House District 19· Joseph Gullett
- State House District 20· Charlice Byrd
- State House District 21· Brad Thomas
- State House District 22· Jordan Ridley
- State House District 23· Bill Fincher
- State House District 24· Carter Barrett
- State House District 25· Todd Jones
- State House District 26· Lauren McDonald
- State House District 27· Lee Hawkins
- State House District 28· Brent Cox
- State House District 29· Matt Dubnik
- State House District 30· Derrick McCollum
- State House District 31· Emory Dunahoo
- State House District 32· Chris Erwin
- State House District 33· Alan Powell
- State House District 34· Devan Seabaugh
- State House District 35· Lisa Campbell
- State House District 36· Ginny Ehrhart
- State House District 37· Mary Frances Williams
- State House District 38· David Wilkerson
- State House District 39· Terry Cummings
- State House District 40· Kimberly New
- State House District 41· Michael Smith
- State House District 42· Gabriel Sanchez
- State House District 43· Solomon Adesanya
- State House District 44· Don Parsons
- State House District 45· Sharon Cooper
- State House District 46· John Carson
- State House District 47· Jan Jones
- State House District 48· Scott Hilton
- State House District 49· Chuck Martin
- State House District 50· Michelle Au
- State House District 51· Esther Panitch
- State House District 52· Shea Roberts
- State House District 53· Deborah Silcox
- State House District 54· Betsy Holland
- State House District 55· Inga Willis
- State House District 56· Bryce Berry
- State House District 57· Stacey Evans
- State House District 58· Park Cannon
- State House District 59· Phil Olaleye
- State House District 60· Sheila Jones
- State House District 61· Mekyah McQueen
- State House District 62· Tanya Miller
- State House District 63· Kim Schofield
- State House District 64· Sylvia Wayfer
- State House District 65· Robert Dawson
- State House District 66· Kimberly Alexander
- State House District 67· Lydia Glaize
- State House District 68· Derrick Jackson
- State House District 69· Debra Bazemore
- State House District 70· Lynn Smith
- State House District 71· Jutt Howard
- State House District 72· David Huddleston
- State House District 73· Josh Bonner
- State House District 74· Robert Flournoy
- State House District 75· Eric Bell
- State House District 76· Sandra Scott
- State House District 77· Rhonda Burnough
- State House District 78· Demetrius Douglas
- State House District 79· Yasmin Neal
- State House District 80· Long Tran
- State House District 81· Noelle Kahaian
- State House District 82· Karen Mathiak
- State House District 83· Karen Lupton
- State House District 84· Mary Margaret Oliver
- State House District 85· Karla Drenner
- State House District 86· Imani Barnes
- State House District 87· Viola Davis
- State House District 88· Billy Mitchell
- State House District 89· Omari Crawford
- State House District 90· Saira Draper
- State House District 91· Angela Moore
- State House District 92· Rhonda Taylor
- State House District 93· Doreen Carter
- State House District 94· Venola Mason
- State House District 95· Dar'shun Kendrick
- State House District 96· Arlene Beckles
- State House District 97· Ruwa Romman
- State House District 98· Marvin Lim
- State House District 99· Matt Reeves
- State House District 100· David Clark
- State House District 101· Scott Holcomb
- State House District 102· Gabe Okoye
- State House District 103· Soo Hong
- State House District 104· Chuck Efstration
- State House District 105· Sandy Donatucci
- State House District 106· Akbar Ali
- State House District 107· Sam Park
- State House District 108· Jasmine Clark
- State House District 109· Dewey McClain
- State House District 110· Segun Adeyina
- State House District 111· Rey Martinez
- State House District 112· Bruce Williamson
- State House District 113· Sharon Henderson
- State House District 114· Tim Fleming
- State House District 115· Regina Lewis-Ward
- State House District 116· El-Mahdi Holly
- State House District 117· Mary Ann Santos
- State House District 118· Clint Crowe
- State House District 119· Holt Persinger
- State House District 120· Houston Gaines
- State House District 121· Eric Gisler
- State House District 122· Spencer Frye
- State House District 123· Rob Leverett
- State House District 124· Trey Rhodes
- State House District 125· Gary Richardson
- State House District 126· L.C. Myles
- State House District 127· Mark Newton
- State House District 128· Mack Jackson
- State House District 129· Karlton Howard
- State House District 130· Sheila Nelson
- State House District 131· Rob Clifton
- State House District 132· Brian Prince
- State House District 133· Danny Mathis
- State House District 134· Robert Dickey
- State House District 135· Beth Camp
- State House District 136· David Jenkins
- State House District 137· Debbie Buckner
- State House District 138· Vance Smith
- State House District 139· Carmen Rice
- State House District 140· Teddy Reese
- State House District 141· Carolyn Hugley
- State House District 142· Miriam Paris
- State House District 143· Nissa Jones
- State House District 144· Dale Washburn
- State House District 145· Tangie Herring
- State House District 146· Shaw Blackmon
- State House District 147· Bethany Ballard
- State House District 148· Noel Williams
- State House District 149· Floyd Griffin
- State House District 150· Patty Marie Stinson
- State House District 151· Mike Cheokas
- State House District 152· Bill Yearta
- State House District 153· David Sampson
- State House District 154· Gerald Greene
- State House District 155· Matt Hatchett
- State House District 156· Leesa Hagan
- State House District 157· Bill Werkheiser
- State House District 158· Butch Parrish
- State House District 159· Jon Burns
- State House District 160· Lehman Franklin
- State House District 161· Bill Hitchens
- State House District 162· Carl Gilliard
- State House District 163· Anne Westbrook
- State House District 164· Ron Stephens
- State House District 165· Edna Jackson
- State House District 166· Jesse Petrea
- State House District 167· Buddy DeLoach
- State House District 168· Al Williams
- State House District 169· Angie O'Steen
- State House District 170· Jaclyn Ford
- State House District 171· Joe Campbell
- State House District 172· Chas Cannon
- State House District 173· Darlene Taylor
- State House District 174· John Corbett
- State House District 175· John LaHood
- State House District 176· James Burchett
- State House District 177· Alvin Payton
- State House District 178· Steven Meeks
- State House District 179· Rick Townsend
- State House District 180· Steven Sainz
Map settings
Vote in Georgia
Trouble voting? Election Protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE. A nonpartisan coalition of civil-rights and voting-rights groups, not a government service. 866ourvote.org
History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,535
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary RichardsonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,34164.5% DemocraticKay Turner Democratic 11,19435.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,489
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarry FlemingWon(incumbent) Republican 18,489100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,666
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Clark NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,666100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,564
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Clark NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,564100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,120
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSheila Clark NelsonWon Democratic 15,120100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,599
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarnest G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,05260.8% RepublicanW. P. Garrett Republican 4,54739.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,580
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEarnest SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,17365.5% RepublicanDavid Hopper Republican 6,40734.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,310
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan HolmesWon Republican 10,55964.7% DemocraticDavid Gault Democratic 5,75135.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,802
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ColeWon(incumbent) Republican 17,802100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,596
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ColeWon(incumbent) Republican 7,98858.8% DemocraticCurtis S. Jenkins Democratic 5,60841.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,753
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim ColeWon Republican 9,93753.0% DemocraticCurtis S. Jenkins(incumbent) Democratic 8,81647.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,320
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas C. BordeauxWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,320100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,420
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. GravesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,420100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,185
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. GravesWon(incumbent) Republican 7,185100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,524
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid B. GravesWon Republican 8,524100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,490
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon J. FallsWon Republican 5,48357.8% DemocraticDenmark Groover(incumbent) Democratic 4,00742.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,257
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenmark GrooverWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,257100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,006
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack KingstonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,56271.3% DemocraticStephen R. Vekel Democratic 3,44428.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,071
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack KingstonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,071100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,825
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack KingstonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,825100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,570
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack KingstonWon Republican 8,40361.9% DemocraticBobby Phillips(incumbent) Democratic 5,16738.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,748
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBobby PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,60759.5% RepublicanNelson Sevier Republican 3,14140.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,138
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBobby PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,02254.1% RepublicanEugene McCracken Republican 5,11645.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,180
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBobby PhillipsWon Democratic 2,179100.0% OtherTom Taggart(incumbent) Other 10.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,626
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom TaggartWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,626100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,460
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom TaggartWon Democratic 3,459100.0% OtherMarian Miller Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,257
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 125, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOttis Sweat Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 3,257100.0%
- 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.
Download and cite
Cite this page
Election Wrld. (2026). Georgia House District 125, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/125. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
Embed this seat
<iframe src="https://www.electionwrld.com/embed/ga/house/125" title="Georgia House of Representatives District 125" width="100%" height="400" style="border:0;max-width:640px" loading="lazy"></iframe>
<p style="font-size:13px">Data: <a href="https://www.electionwrld.com">Election Wrld</a>, CC BY 4.0</p>Paste this into any web page. It shows the seat, its last result and the next election.
Sources
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:125
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026