Georgia State House District 46
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Carson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
John CarsonRepublican · Incumbent14 years since first winDumont J. WalkerDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: John Carson (R) 58.9, Micheal Garza (D) 41.1
- Last election
- John Carson (Republican) won by 17.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CarsonRight column: Walker
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCarsonNo published score for Walker
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 14
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Dumont J. WalkerDemocratic
- John CarsonIncumbentRepublican
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
- 37,149
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 21,87558.9% DemocraticMicheal Garza Democratic 15,27441.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,977
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 17,92059.8% DemocraticMicheal Garza Democratic 12,05740.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,327
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 21,71261.5% DemocraticCaroline L. Holko Democratic 13,61538.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,255
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 17,46661.8% DemocraticKarin Sandiford Democratic 10,78938.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,736
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 24,736100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,407
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn K. CarsonWon(incumbent) Republican 16,407100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,073
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CarsonWon Republican 19,94173.7% DemocraticKevin Westphal Democratic 7,13226.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,482
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 15,98878.1% DemocraticPaul Kennedy Democratic 4,49421.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,451
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 24,451100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,748
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 13,40475.5% DemocraticMelanie Eyre Democratic 4,34424.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,013
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan JonesWon(incumbent) Republican 23,013100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,462
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill HembreeWon(incumbent) Republican 9,65971.8% DemocraticTerry Miller Democratic 3,80328.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,128
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathy B. AsheWon(incumbent) Republican 12,128100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,033
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathy B. AsheWon(incumbent) Republican 11,033100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,215
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathy B. AsheWon(incumbent) Republican 13,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,648
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathy B. AsheWon(incumbent) Republican 10,648100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,880
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKathy B. AsheWon Republican 13,880100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,682
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug TeperWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,682100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,840
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug TeperWon Democratic 6,54166.5% RepublicanKenneth B. Quarterman Republican 3,29933.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,456
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCathey W. SteinbergWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,42268.5% RepublicanLisa Richardson Republican 2,03431.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,970
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCathey W. SteinbergWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,67857.0% RepublicanJohn Masters Republican 4,29243.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,140
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCathey W. SteinbergWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,21768.7% RepublicanScott Paul Walton Republican 1,92331.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,142
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCathey W. SteinbergWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,46562.5% RepublicanJohn Masters Republican 2,67737.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,031
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCathey W. SteinbergWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,17871.9% RepublicanCharlie Plowman Republican 85328.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,433
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCathey W. SteinbergWon Democratic 4,25957.3% RepublicanGeorge Petro(incumbent) Republican 3,17442.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,290
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge PetroWon(incumbent) Republican 3,23098.2% OtherDouglas Pickett Other 521.6% OtherShirley Kramer Other 20.1% OtherShirley Williams Other 20.1% OtherEugene White Other 10.0% OtherMary Lou Keener Other 10.0% OtherDavid S. Marott Other 10.0% OtherWilliam Pickett Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,355
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge PetroWon Republican 4,12556.1% DemocraticShirley Kramer Democratic 3,23043.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,128
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet MerrittWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,603100.0% DemocraticOliver OxfordWon Democratic 6,525100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,432
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 46, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet MerrittWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,722100.0% DemocraticClarence A. ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,710100.0%
- 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:46
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