Georgia State House District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tyler Smith Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Pat RhudyDemocraticTyler SmithRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Tyler Smith (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Tyler Smith (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: RhudyRight column: Smith
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeRhudySmith
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 6
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Candidates on the ballot
- Pat RhudyDemocratic
- Tyler SmithIncumbentRepublican
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Source: sos.ga.gov (ZIP), dated Sep 1
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,101
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTyler SmithWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Tyler Paul Smith Republican 30,101100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,792
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTyler SmithWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Tyler Paul Smith Republican 20,56786.5% DemocraticPat Rhudy Democratic 3,22513.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,170
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTyler SmithWonName as filed: Tyler Paul Smith Republican 18,16875.2% DemocraticPat Rhudy Democratic 6,00224.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,280
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin CookeWon(incumbent) Republican 13,56674.2% DemocraticPat Rhudy Democratic 4,71425.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,474
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin CookeWon(incumbent) Republican 16,474100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,591
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin C. CookeWon(incumbent) Republican 8,58474.1% DemocraticPatricia L. Rhudy Democratic 3,00725.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,201
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin CookeWon(incumbent) Republican 12,18170.8% DemocraticPat Rhudy Democratic 5,02029.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,523
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin CookeWon Republican 9,523100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,472
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark ButlerWon(incumbent) Republican 15,472100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,520
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark ButlerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,40567.3% DemocraticPat Rhudy Democratic 3,11532.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,801
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark ButlerWon(incumbent) Republican 11,12970.4% DemocraticPat Rhudy Democratic 4,67229.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,926
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill HeathWon Republican 6,43153.9% DemocraticThomas B. Murphy(incumbent) Democratic 5,49546.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,629
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,06751.9% RepublicanBill Heath Republican 6,56248.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,868
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,97167.3% RepublicanBob McCaughtry Republican 2,89732.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,539
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,539100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,409
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,64167.1% RepublicanTim Whetstone Republican 2,76832.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,897
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,85866.0% RepublicanTim Whetstone Republican 4,03934.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,794
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,794100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,792
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,12968.9% RepublicanKenneth R. Smith Republican 3,66331.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,816
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,816100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,404
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,404100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,325
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,325100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,814
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,814100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,071
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,071100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,270
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,270100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,154
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,154100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,652
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas B. MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,652100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,731
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack WheelerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,72699.9% OtherGene Anderson Other 30.1% OtherRobert E. Lee Other 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,973
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack WheelerWon Democratic 3,52670.9% RepublicanRodney Daniel Republican 1,44729.1%
- 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:18
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