Georgia State House District 20
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Charlice Byrd Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Charlice ByrdRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first winJason D. TannerDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Charlice Byrd (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Charlice Byrd (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: ByrdRight column: Tanner
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- LiberalCentristConservativeByrdNo published score for Tanner
- Races
- Won 7 of 7
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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- Jason D. TannerDemocratic
- Charlice ByrdIncumbentRepublican
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 28,540
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlice ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 28,540100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,626
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlice ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 21,626100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,678
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlice ByrdWon Republican 22,26266.1% DemocraticGinny Lennox Democratic 11,41633.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,630
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael CaldwellWon(incumbent) Republican 17,91869.9% DemocraticLillian Burnaman Democratic 7,71230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,543
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael CaldwellWon(incumbent) Republican 23,543100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,247
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael R. CaldwellWon(incumbent) Republican 14,247100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,946
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael CaldwellWon Republican 18,42276.9% DemocraticLillian Burnaman Democratic 5,52423.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,859
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlice ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 11,72778.9% DemocraticLillian Burnaman Democratic 3,13221.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,926
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlice ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 17,926100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,422
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlice ByrdWon(incumbent) Republican 9,422100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,994
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharlice ByrdWon Republican 15,994100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,803
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl RogersWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,803100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,203
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl RogersWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,203100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,009
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl RogersWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,88455.4% RepublicanWalter L. Byrd Republican 3,12544.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,927
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl RogersWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,54262.1% RepublicanDuane Jones Republican 3,38537.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,711
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl RogersWon Democratic 3,93451.0% RepublicanRichard V. Mecum Republican 3,77749.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,954
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBobby LawsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,60260.3% RepublicanGeorge Dobbs Republican 4,35239.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 176,349
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGene ClarkWon Republican 29,779100.0% RepublicanJack VaughanWon(incumbent) Republican 29,764100.0% RepublicanHerman ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 29,474100.0% DemocraticDebra MillsWon Democratic 23,33153.4% DemocraticJohn W. HammondWon Democratic 23,16053.0% RepublicanEarl Ehrhart(incumbent) Republican 20,51447.0% RepublicanGresham Howren(incumbent) Republican 20,32746.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 261,018
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHerman ClarkWon Republican 37,63267.7% DemocraticSteve ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,375100.0% RepublicanJack VaughanWon Republican 31,98055.8% RepublicanEarl EhrhartWon Republican 30,83054.3% RepublicanGresham HowrenWon Republican 28,27750.5% DemocraticSam P. Hensley Sr.(incumbent) Democratic 27,66349.5% DemocraticJoe Mack Wilson(incumbent) Democratic 25,91045.7% DemocraticIrma Glover Democratic 25,36344.2% DemocraticMary Ward Cater Democratic 17,98832.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 157,734
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill CooperWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,209100.0% DemocraticSteve ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,73859.4% DemocraticTerry LawlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,31857.6% DemocraticJoe Mack WilsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,71154.6% DemocraticSam P. Hensley Sr.Won Democratic 17,20351.4% RepublicanDoug Howard Republican 16,28748.6% RepublicanLaurie Davis Republican 15,57345.4% RepublicanHerman Clark Republican 14,20942.4% RepublicanEarl Ehrhart Republican 13,48340.6% OtherAmos Other 10.0% OtherJim Hammons Other 10.0% OtherJames Hemmons Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,950
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill CooperWon Democratic 28,800100.0% DemocraticSteve ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,545100.0% DemocraticA. L. BurrussWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,97656.9% DemocraticTerry LawlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,27652.1% DemocraticJoe Mack WilsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,97151.1% RepublicanBrenda M. Mosley Republican 23,90648.9% RepublicanReuel Hamilton Republican 23,25347.9% RepublicanDoug Howard Republican 21,22343.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,754
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe Mack WilsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,100100.0% DemocraticSteve ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,079100.0% DemocraticTerry LawlerWon Democratic 22,069100.0% DemocraticA. L. BurrussWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,711100.0% DemocraticGeorge W. DardenWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,10767.5% RepublicanMilton A. McLarty Jr. Republican 9,68332.5% OtherSarah Garrett Other 10.0% OtherGeorge McDonald Other 10.0% OtherSue Earnhart Other 10.0% OtherDavid Earnhart Other 10.0% OtherJean Stevenson Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,596
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohnny IsaksonWon(incumbent) Republican 36,992100.0% RepublicanKenneth NixWon(incumbent) Republican 35,545100.0% RepublicanCarl HarrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 35,058100.0% OtherDoug Howard Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,290
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth NixWon(incumbent) Republican 14,543100.0% RepublicanJohnny IsaksonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,22465.3% RepublicanCarl HarrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,01266.8% DemocraticStephen Reed Democratic 7,55734.7% DemocraticDelma Dixon Democratic 6,95233.2% OtherRobert Lee Franklin Jr. Other 10.0% OtherT. E. Grissy Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,248
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohnny IsaksonWon Republican 25,73655.7% RepublicanKenneth NixWon(incumbent) Republican 24,41552.1% RepublicanCarl HarrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 23,25152.6% DemocraticJeanne Cahill Democratic 22,46547.9% DemocraticBob Rushton Democratic 20,92547.4% DemocraticC. W. Edwards(incumbent) Democratic 20,45444.3% OtherWayne Bradford Other 10.0% OtherRon Sanford Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,451
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth NixWon(incumbent) Republican 18,867100.0% DemocraticC. W. EdwardsWon Democratic 14,90154.6% RepublicanCarl HarrisonWon Republican 14,04951.5% DemocraticJohn C. Porterfield Democratic 13,24948.5% RepublicanWilliam Travis Duke(incumbent) Republican 12,38545.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,583
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth NixWon Republican 17,71559.6% DemocraticHugh Lee McDaniellWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,085100.0% RepublicanWilliam Travis DukeWon Republican 14,28551.5% DemocraticEugene Housley(incumbent) Democratic 13,47048.5% DemocraticAl Cochran Democratic 12,02640.4% OtherBulldog Other 10.0% OtherE. M. Reece Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,993
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn K. PattersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,61299.9% DemocraticJ. E. BohannonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,22655.8% RepublicanAubrey Duffey Republican 4,14744.2% OtherElmer Fudd Other 30.0% OtherBert Ethedridge Other 10.0% OtherWilliam Wiggins Other 10.0% OtherJohn Barr Other 10.0% OtherHiram Bray Other 10.0% OtherNorman L. Padgett Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,183
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. E. BohannonWon Democratic 8,306100.0% DemocraticJohn K. PattersonWon Democratic 6,99064.3% RepublicanBert Ethedridge Republican 3,87735.6% OtherWilliam Wiggins(incumbent) Other 80.1% OtherHenry Burson Other 10.0% OtherR. U. Ross Other 10.0%
- 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:20
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