Georgia State House District 6
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jason Ridley Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Cathy KottDemocraticJason RidleyRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first win
Cathy Kott 14.7Jason Ridley 85.3
Last result · 2024 general
- Earlier results
- Jason Ridley (Republican) was unopposed, 2022, older linesJason Ridley (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Left column: KottRight column: Ridley
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- LiberalCentristConservativeRidleyNo published score for Kott
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,491
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 22,59785.3% DemocraticCathy Kott Democratic 3,89414.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,826
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 16,826100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,227
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 18,227100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,594
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 13,594100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,491
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 22,59785.3% DemocraticCathy Kott Democratic 3,89414.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,826
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 16,826100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,227
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 18,227100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,594
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon(incumbent) Republican 13,594100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,654
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason RidleyWon Republican 14,654100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,513
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. S. DicksonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,513100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,341
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DicksonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,341100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,201
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DicksonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,12077.4% DemocraticTommy Patterson Democratic 2,08122.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,292
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DicksonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,292100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,672
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanThomas DicksonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,672100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,316
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DicksonWon Republican 12,316100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,507
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RalstonWon Republican 10,16275.2% DemocraticShawn Hefner Democratic 3,34524.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,990
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles PoagWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,57350.6% RepublicanJerry L. Lifsey Republican 6,41749.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,126
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles PoagWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,14251.0% RepublicanRodney West Republican 3,98449.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,967
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles PoagWon Democratic 5,60151.1% RepublicanJerry L. Lifsey(incumbent) Republican 5,36648.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,937
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJerry L. LifseyWon Republican 4,56757.5% DemocraticGerald H. Leonard Democratic 3,37042.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,790
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles PoagWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,790100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,353
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim Tyson GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,406100.0% RepublicanHarold MannWon Republican 5,67351.8% DemocraticPhil Foster(incumbent) Democratic 5,27448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,196
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim Tyson GriffinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,052100.0% DemocraticPhilip FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,62256.9% RepublicanH. Phillip Neff Republican 6,52243.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,268
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim Tyson GriffinWon Democratic 6,232100.0% DemocraticPhilip FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,036100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,787
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,479100.0% DemocraticPhil FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,304100.0% OtherEugene Bonner Other 30.0% OtherTommy Smith(incumbent) Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,223
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,286100.0% DemocraticPhil FosterWon Democratic 6,71767.6% RepublicanSpence Higgins Jr. Republican 3,22032.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,833
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. L. FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,003100.0% DemocraticRoger WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,830100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,146
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. L. FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,621100.0% DemocraticRoger WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,525100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,247
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger WilliamsWon Democratic 8,645100.0% DemocraticR. L. FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,600100.0% OtherJames Morrison Other 10.0% OtherGrace Slick Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,362
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. L. FosterWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,261100.0% DemocraticJack ColeWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,101100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,047
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. L. FosterWon Democratic 5,149100.0% DemocraticJack ColeWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,59451.6% RepublicanRobert F. Howalt Republican 4,30448.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,773
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon C. MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,957100.0% DemocraticJack N. GunterWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,814100.0% OtherSam Sosebee Other 10.0% OtherHubert Ritchie Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,018
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 6, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon C. MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,583100.0% DemocraticJack N. GunterWon Democratic 9,435100.0%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 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.
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