Georgia State House District 48
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Scott Hilton Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Adam ClevelandDemocraticScott HiltonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Scott Hilton (R) 54.9, Laura Murvartian (D) 45.1
- Last election
- Scott Hilton (Republican) won by 9.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: ClevelandRight column: Hilton
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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- Adam ClevelandDemocratic
- Scott HiltonIncumbentRepublican
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
- 33,137
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott HiltonWon(incumbent) Republican 18,18354.9% DemocraticLaura Murvartian Democratic 14,95445.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,768
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott HiltonWon Republican 14,53654.3% DemocraticMary Robichaux(incumbent) Democratic 12,23245.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,984
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary RobichauxWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,63552.3% RepublicanBetty Price Republican 13,34947.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,054
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary RobichauxWon Democratic 11,10250.3% RepublicanBetty Price(incumbent) Republican 10,95249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,886
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty PriceWon Republican 17,886100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,225
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry C. GeisingerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,19064.6% DemocraticJames W. Johnson Democratic 5,03535.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,576
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry GeisingerWon(incumbent) Republican 15,576100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,027
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry GeisingerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,027100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,110
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry GeisingerWon(incumbent) Republican 16,110100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,570
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry GeisingerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,83759.1% DemocraticJan Hackney Democratic 4,73340.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,226
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarry GeisingerWon Republican 9,19953.4% DemocraticJan Hackney Democratic 8,02746.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,627
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob HolmesWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,057100.0% DemocraticSharon Beasley-TeagueWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,901100.0% DemocraticJoe HeckstallWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,682100.0% DemocraticVirgil FluddWon Democratic 31,987100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,759
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas C. DeanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,66198.3% RepublicanZach Procter Republican 981.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,966
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas C. DeanWon Democratic 3,966100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,158
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGrace W. DavisWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,158100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,779
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGrace W. DavisWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,779100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,838
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGrace W. DavisWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,838100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,267
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty Jo WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,70862.8% DemocraticSally Smith Jorden Democratic 4,55937.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,213
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty Jo WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 12,213100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,891
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty Jo WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 8,889100.0% OtherMiggle Other 10.0% OtherPaul Shafer Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,263
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty Jo WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 11,33074.2% DemocraticBill Scott Democratic 3,93325.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,898
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty Jo WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,898100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,311
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty Jo WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,69154.4% DemocraticSid Johnson Democratic 5,61945.6% OtherGaye Voght Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,554
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty Jo WilliamsWon Republican 4,552100.0% OtherBill Noble(incumbent) Other 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,059
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill NobleWon(incumbent) Republican 6,91757.4% DemocraticMarilyn W. Handsel Democratic 5,14242.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,103
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentBill NobleWon(incumbent) Independent 4,69751.6% DemocraticRichard A. Hill Jr. Democratic 4,40648.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,447
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill NobleWon(incumbent) Republican 6,48062.0% DemocraticJohn Steinichen Democratic 3,96738.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,762
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed HudsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,400100.0% DemocraticA. B. DorminyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,362100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,190
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. B. DorminyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,153100.0% DemocraticTed HudsonWon Democratic 9,035100.0% OtherHarry Mixon(incumbent) Other 20.0%
- 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:48
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