Georgia State House District 55
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Inga Willis Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Samuel S. LenaeusRepublicanInga WillisDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Samuel S. Lenaeus 22.1Inga Willis 77.9
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Inga Willis (Democratic) won by 55.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LenaeusRight column: Willis
- Races
- Won 0 of 2
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Inga WillisIncumbentDemocratic
- Samuel S. LenaeusRepublican
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Source: sos.ga.gov (ZIP), dated Sep 1
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 27,535
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticInga WillisWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,44077.9% RepublicanSamuel S. Lenaeus Republican 6,09522.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,524
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticInga WillisWon Democratic 17,64478.3% RepublicanSamuel S. Lenaeus Republican 4,88021.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,041
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie MetzeWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,041100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,310
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie R. MetzeWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,310100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,111
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie MetzeWon Democratic 23,111100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,307
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTyrone BrooksWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,307100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,464
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTyrone BrooksWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,464100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,968
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRashad TaylorWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,968100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,885
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRashad TaylorWon Democratic 13,885100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,569
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMabel ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,569100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,452
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMabel ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,452100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,499
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichele HensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,47378.7% RepublicanViola Davis Republican 2,02621.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,474
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HeckstallWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,474100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,480
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HeckstallWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,480100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,094
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HeckstallWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,094100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,147
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HeckstallWon Democratic 4,01678.0% RepublicanRoosevelt Adams Republican 1,13122.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,887
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDick LaneWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,887100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,909
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNadine ThomasWon Democratic 3,909100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,500
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,500100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,123
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,123100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,443
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,443100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,707
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,707100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,056
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,055100.0% OtherPatricia Schadl Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,302
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,302100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,803
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,46191.0% RepublicanKrowndavid Jerusheba Republican 3429.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,011
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,010100.0% OtherJudy Daniel Other 10.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,636
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty J. ClarkWon Democratic 2,636100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,104
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSimon GranthamWon Democratic 3,104100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,068
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 55, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge JordanWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,06299.8% OtherSimon Grantham Other 60.1%
- 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 55, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/55. 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:55
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