Georgia State House District 59
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Phil Olaleye Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Phil OlaleyeDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winDevonta "Sully" SullivanRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Phil Olaleye (D) 90.8, Maurice Mpayamaguru (R) 9.2
- Last election
- Phil Olaleye (Democratic) won by 81.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: OlaleyeRight column: Sullivan
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Phil OlaleyeIncumbentDemocratic
- Devonta "Sully" SullivanRepublican
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
- 25,160
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil OlaleyeWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,84890.8% RepublicanMaurice Mpayamaguru Republican 2,3129.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,983
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil OlaleyeWon Democratic 18,983100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,657
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DreyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,657100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,727
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DreyerWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,727100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,276
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DreyerWon Democratic 20,276100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,361
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret D. KaiserWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,361100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,126
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret KaiserWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,126100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,371
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret D. KaiserWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,371100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,931
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret D. KaiserWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,931100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,054
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMargaret D. KaiserWon Democratic 8,054100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,100
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDouglas C. DeanWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,100100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,851
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge MaddoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,613100.0% DemocraticJoann McClintonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,474100.0% DemocraticHoward MosbyWon Democratic 20,50771.3% RepublicanDawn J. Davis Republican 8,25728.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,944
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFran MillarWon(incumbent) Republican 10,944100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,381
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFran MillarWon Republican 9,381100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,440
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBart LaddWon(incumbent) Republican 11,440100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,936
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBart LaddWon(incumbent) Republican 8,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,327
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBart LaddWon(incumbent) Republican 10,53864.5% DemocraticErik Ferguson Democratic 5,78935.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,018
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BarnettWon(incumbent) Republican 11,47157.3% DemocraticBarbara Cole Democratic 8,54742.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,012
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BarnettWon(incumbent) Republican 15,59978.0% DemocraticRoger Lingerfelt Democratic 4,41322.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,428
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BarnettWon(incumbent) Republican 7,64866.9% DemocraticBob Durden Democratic 3,78033.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,484
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BarnettWon(incumbent) Republican 12,483100.0% OtherEdward Murray Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,990
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BarnettWon Republican 4,60351.2% DemocraticRichard Tucker Democratic 4,38748.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,637
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Tom PhillipsWon(incumbent) Republican 17,04766.5% DemocraticDoug Wilkerson Democratic 8,58933.5% OtherCunningham Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,702
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Tom PhillipsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,83960.2% DemocraticTom White Democratic 3,86239.8% OtherJames D. Mason Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,325
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Tom PhillipsWon(incumbent) Republican 8,71953.4% DemocraticRonald L. Chadwick Democratic 7,60646.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,397
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Tom PhillipsWon Republican 5,31356.5% DemocraticJames D. Mason(incumbent) Democratic 4,07743.4% OtherTom Moore Other 10.0% OtherGib Dean(incumbent) Other 10.0% OtherJerry Moon Other 10.0% OtherThomas White Other 10.0% OtherE. L. Brown Other 10.0% OtherDavid E. Nelson Other 10.0% OtherRobert Boyd Spradley Jr. Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,381
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames D. MasonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,34199.5% OtherJerry Moon Other 280.4% OtherTom White Other 60.1% OtherRobert Brown Other 20.0% OtherMickey Mouse Other 10.0% OtherJoan Browne Other 10.0% OtherBob White Other 10.0% OtherCarl White Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,252
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald G. FraserWon Democratic 3,252100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,548
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 59, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles M. JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,548100.0%
- 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 59, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/59. 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:59
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