Georgia State House District 27
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lee Hawkins Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Lee HawkinsRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first winJay KirklandDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Lee Hawkins (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Lee Hawkins (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HawkinsRight column: Kirkland
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHawkinsNo published score for Kirkland
- Races
- Won 8 of 9
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 10
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jay KirklandDemocratic
- Lee HawkinsIncumbentRepublican
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
- 30,558
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 30,558100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,947
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,947100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,715
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 24,715100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,400
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 18,400100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,469
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 19,469100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,685
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanB. Lee HawkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 12,685100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,290
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HawkinsWon Republican 17,290100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,487
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,487100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,634
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 20,634100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,545
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug CollinsWon Republican 11,545100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,727
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStacey ReeceWon(incumbent) Republican 17,727100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,720
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward MaxwellWon Republican 7,720100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,991
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill CummingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,00966.8% RepublicanSteve Harris Republican 3,98233.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,579
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill CummingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,579100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,012
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill CummingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,34673.4% RepublicanJack Williams Republican 2,66626.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,325
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill CummingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,325100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,131
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill CummingsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,131100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,031
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDick LaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,17087.8% RepublicanJoself Freeman Republican 86112.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,300
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDick LaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,300100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,430
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDick LaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,430100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,567
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDick LaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,567100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,591
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDick LaneWon(incumbent) Republican 4,591100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,183
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCynthia FullerWon Democratic 5,08262.1% RepublicanGeorge Armbrister Republican 3,09837.9% OtherHoke Smith Other 20.0% OtherBruce Willard Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,753
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NicholsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,752100.0% OtherKenneth Dreyfus Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,759
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NicholsWon Democratic 4,92456.2% RepublicanBill Baldwin Republican 3,83543.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,136
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge K. LarsenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,57469.6% DemocraticDoug Burleson Democratic 1,56230.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,713
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge K. LarsenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,53071.7% DemocraticWalter Clifford Hendrix Democratic 2,07626.9% OtherWilliam H. Ogle Other 1071.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,264
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn H. HadawayWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,264100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,479
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 27, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn H. HadawayWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,84078.1% RepublicanN. Harris Bragg Republican 1,63921.9%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Georgia State House District 27, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/27. Retrieved October 31, 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ga/sldl:27
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