Georgia State House District 37
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mary Frances Williams Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Mary Frances WilliamsDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Mary Frances Williams (Democratic) won by 11.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Mary Frances WilliamsIncumbentDemocratic
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,473
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Frances WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,74855.7% RepublicanShea Taylor Republican 11,72544.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,599
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Frances WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,82557.4% RepublicanMarites Redding Republican 8,77442.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,549
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Frances WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,94654.0% RepublicanRose Wing Republican 13,60346.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,683
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Frances WilliamsWon Democratic 11,92850.4% RepublicanSam Teasley(incumbent) Republican 11,75549.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,532
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam TeasleyWon(incumbent) Republican 13,96556.9% DemocraticBill Bolton Democratic 10,56743.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,092
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSamuel K. TeasleyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,05462.5% DemocraticW. R. Bolton Democratic 6,03837.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,564
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam TeasleyWon(incumbent) Republican 13,42759.5% DemocraticBill Bolton Democratic 9,13740.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,491
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,66653.4% RepublicanJason Shepherd Republican 5,82546.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,735
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,14657.2% RepublicanCindye Coates Republican 7,58942.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,756
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,55651.6% RepublicanCindye Coates Republican 5,20048.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,329
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry JohnsonWon Democratic 8,31850.9% RepublicanCindye Coates Republican 8,01149.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,912
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles MartinWon Republican 8,912100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,204
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell KayeWon(incumbent) Republican 16,204100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,160
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell KayeWon(incumbent) Republican 11,160100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,129
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell KayeWon(incumbent) Republican 13,55474.8% DemocraticCliff Weiss Democratic 4,57525.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,301
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell KayeWon(incumbent) Republican 10,301100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,310
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitchell KayeWon Republican 12,88870.4% DemocraticMike Harrison Democratic 5,42229.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,264
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorganna SinkfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,264100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,589
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorganna SinkfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,589100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,927
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorganna SinkfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,927100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,918
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorganna SinkfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,918100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,704
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorganna SinkfieldWon Democratic 3,704100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,989
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid ScottWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,988100.0% OtherWilliam Stephens Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,599
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid ScottWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,599100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,203
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid ScottWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,203100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,671
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid ScottWon Democratic 2,66999.9% OtherWilliam Stephens(incumbent) Other 10.0% OtherC. A. Campbell III Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,492
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam StephensWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,492100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,551
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPreston LewisWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,551100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,092
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPreston LewisWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,092100.0%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Georgia State House District 37, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/37. 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:37
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