Georgia State House District 45
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sharon Cooper Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Sharon CooperRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winMichelle SchreinerDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Sharon Cooper (R) 57.5, Eric Castater (D) 42.5
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- Michelle SchreinerDemocratic
- Sharon CooperIncumbentRepublican
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
- Last election
- Sharon Cooper (Republican) won by 15.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CooperRight column: Schreiner
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCooperNo published score for Schreiner
- Races
- Won 15 of 15
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Michelle SchreinerDemocratic
- Sharon CooperIncumbentRepublican
Write-in candidates, not printed on the ballot
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
- 37,677
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon CooperWon(incumbent) Republican 21,65057.5% DemocraticEric Castater Democratic 16,02742.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,538
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSharon CooperWon(incumbent) Republican 18,57258.9% DemocraticDustin McCormick Democratic 12,96641.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,555
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 19,54955.0% DemocraticSara Tindall Ghazal Democratic 16,00645.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,684
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 17,00359.3% DemocraticEssence Johnson Democratic 11,68140.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,907
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 24,907100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,136
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew K. DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 18,136100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,639
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 23,639100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,471
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 14,56774.8% DemocraticRuth Levy Democratic 4,90425.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,671
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 18,05670.3% DemocraticRuth E. Levy Democratic 7,61529.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,716
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 12,81172.3% DemocraticDarryl O. Wilson Democratic 4,90527.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,495
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt DollarWon(incumbent) Republican 21,495100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,375
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger BruceWon Democratic 10,55078.9% RepublicanHenrietta Mathis Canty Republican 2,82521.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,191
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob IrvinWon(incumbent) Republican 14,40075.0% DemocraticWilliam Costa Democratic 4,79125.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,872
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob IrvinWon(incumbent) Republican 12,872100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,145
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob IrvinWon(incumbent) Republican 15,145100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,257
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob IrvinWon Republican 12,257100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,142
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMitch J. SkandalakisWon Republican 16,142100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,362
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 6,362100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,788
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,788100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,188
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 5,99473.2% DemocraticCharles Grant Kwehnle Jr. Democratic 2,19426.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,433
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,433100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,721
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax DavisWon(incumbent) Republican 4,28255.5% DemocraticGeorge Williamson Democratic 3,43944.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,116
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax DavisWon Republican 4,21351.9% DemocraticGeorge Williamson(incumbent) Democratic 3,90348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,664
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge WilliamsonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,664100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,230
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge WilliamsonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,97160.4% DemocraticJack Majors Democratic 3,25939.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,743
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge WilliamsonWon Republican 2,92250.9% DemocraticJack Majors Democratic 2,82049.1% OtherStanley Collins(incumbent) Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,409
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley CollinsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,409100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,988
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Lucius BlackWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,605100.0% DemocraticWard EdwardsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,382100.0% OtherHamp Stevens Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,185
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWard EdwardsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,170100.0% DemocraticJ. Lucius BlackWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,014100.0% OtherEugene Wright 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Georgia State House District 45, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/45. 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:45
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