Georgia State House District 49
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chuck Martin Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Sara FuchsDemocraticChuck MartinRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Chuck Martin (R) 59.5, Grace Demit (D) 40.5
- Last election
- Chuck Martin (Republican) won by 19.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FuchsRight column: Martin
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMartinNo published score for Fuchs
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 10
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Candidates on the ballot
- Sara FuchsDemocratic
- Chuck MartinIncumbentRepublican
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
- 36,881
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MartinWon(incumbent) Republican 21,94459.5% DemocraticGrace Demit Democratic 14,93740.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,438
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MartinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Charles E. Martin Republican 17,09258.1% DemocraticPeggy Gillen Democratic 12,34641.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,140
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MartinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Charles E. Martin Republican 16,97452.8% DemocraticJason T. Hayes Democratic 15,16647.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,602
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MartinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Charles E. Martin Republican 13,33454.2% DemocraticKrishan A. Bralley Democratic 11,26845.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,599
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck MartinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Charles E. Martin Republican 20,599100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,002
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles E. Martin Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 12,002100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,338
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. Martin Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 18,338100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,149
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendell WillardWon(incumbent) Republican 11,149100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,409
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendell WillardWon(incumbent) Republican 16,409100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,010
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendell WillardWon(incumbent) Republican 10,010100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,610
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWendell WillardWon(incumbent) Republican 15,610100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,223
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas C. DeanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,223100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,551
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPamela A. StanleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,551100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,614
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPamela A. StanleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,614100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,829
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPamela A. StanleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,829100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,558
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPamela A. StanleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,558100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,866
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPamela A. StanleyWon Democratic 7,866100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,212
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 6,70859.8% DemocraticChris Mitchell Democratic 4,50440.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,644
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 11,644100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,768
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 7,766100.0% OtherSheldon Grant Other 10.0% OtherSamuel H. McKenzie Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,797
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 10,797100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,990
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom LawrenceWon Republican 5,02955.9% DemocraticJack B. Sartain Democratic 3,96144.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,837
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHank ElliottWon(incumbent) Republican 8,837100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,222
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHank ElliottWon(incumbent) Republican 4,222100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,118
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHank ElliottWon(incumbent) Republican 6,66455.0% DemocraticJeanne Smith Democratic 5,45445.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,794
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHank ElliottWon(incumbent) Republican 5,794100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,011
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHank ElliottWon Republican 7,97399.5% OtherTerry McCart Other 360.5% OtherSteve McCart Other 10.0% OtherJohn Prien Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,933
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGuy TrippWon Democratic 8,996100.0% DemocraticBen JessupWon Democratic 8,935100.0% OtherFrank P. Holder(incumbent) Other 10.0% OtherS. C. Cadwell Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,238
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 49, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Henry Anderson Jr.Won Democratic 10,291100.0% DemocraticFrank P. Holder Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,945100.0% OtherLula Bell Sheppard Other 10.0% OtherL. B. Tharpe 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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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:49
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