Georgia State House District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mitchell Horner Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Mitchell HornerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winMargaret SpearDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general: Mitchell Horner (R) 100.0
- Earlier results
- Mitchell Horner (Republican) was unopposed, 2022, older linesDewayne Hill (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,884
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell HornerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,884100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,088
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell HornerWon Republican 18,088100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,054
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDewayne HillWon(incumbent) Republican 23,054100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,727
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDewayne HillWon(incumbent) Republican 16,727100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,884
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell HornerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,884100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,088
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell HornerWon Republican 18,088100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,054
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDewayne HillWon(incumbent) Republican 23,054100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,727
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDewayne HillWon(incumbent) Republican 16,727100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,071
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDewayne HillWon Republican 19,071100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,984
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas D. Weldon Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 9,984100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,494
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom WeldonWon(incumbent) Republican 16,494100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,431
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom WeldonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,431100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,057
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom Weldon Jr.Won Republican 13,98969.8% DemocraticRalph Noble Democratic 6,06830.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,271
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald ForsterWon(incumbent) Republican 7,96470.7% DemocraticJeannie Babb Taylor Democratic 3,30729.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,835
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon ForsterWon(incumbent) Republican 15,835100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,076
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack WhiteWon Republican 19,056100.0% RepublicanRon ForsterWon(incumbent) Republican 19,020100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,642
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon ForsterWon Republican 9,58865.5% DemocraticJim Price Democratic 5,05434.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,338
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 4,84851.9% DemocraticKaye Vaughn Democratic 4,49048.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,520
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill ClarkWon Republican 7,55660.4% DemocraticJerry Payne Democratic 4,96439.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,655
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMcCracken Poston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 5,02958.1% IndependentCharles C. Proctor Sr. Independent 3,62641.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,345
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMcCracken Poston Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,345100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,386
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles PoagWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,386100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,265
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles PoagWon Democratic 5,265100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,100
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,100100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,062
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,062100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,082
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,082100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,148
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,148100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,597
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RamseyWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,597100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,453
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RamseyWon Democratic 5,44899.9% OtherGerald Leonard(incumbent) Other 40.1% OtherGifford Dean Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,585
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald LeonardWon Democratic 2,585100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,395
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom TurnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,395100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,235
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas TurnerWon Democratic 7,489100.0% DemocraticVirgil T. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,344100.0% DemocraticJack ColeWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,70164.4% RepublicanL. Cain Vinsant Republican 3,70135.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,903
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirgil T. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,442100.0% DemocraticJack ColeWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,301100.0% DemocraticGerald LeonardWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,154100.0% OtherJames Hands Other 20.0% OtherJack Boyette Other 10.0% OtherBud Carson Other 10.0% OtherR. S. Thomas Other 10.0% OtherVince Dooley Other 10.0%
- 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