Georgia State House District 70
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lynn Smith Republican (not the Republican nominee in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Melissa StuckeyRepublicanPierre WhatleyDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Lynn Smith (R) 63.4, Diane Boulai (D) 36.6
- Earlier results
- Lynn Smith (Republican) won by 29.9 points, 2022, older linesLynn Smith (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 27,763
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 17,59763.4% DemocraticDiane Boulai Democratic 10,16636.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,940
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 12,95365.0% DemocraticCalvin Louis Anderson Jr. Democratic 6,98735.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,742
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 24,742100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,473
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 18,473100.0%
- 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
- 27,763
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 17,59763.4% DemocraticDiane Boulai Democratic 10,16636.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,940
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 12,95365.0% DemocraticCalvin Louis Anderson Jr. Democratic 6,98735.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,742
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 24,742100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,473
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 18,473100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,682
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 20,682100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,400
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanE. R. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 12,400100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,350
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 18,350100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,689
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 13,689100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,612
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn R. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 20,612100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,897
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn Ratigan SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 10,897100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,434
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLynn SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 16,434100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,902
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn HeardWon Republican 34,131100.0% RepublicanScott DixWon(incumbent) Republican 33,938100.0% RepublicanCharles E. BannisterWon(incumbent) Republican 30,24675.9% DemocraticJoe Horner Democratic 9,58724.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,445
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan WatsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,445100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,791
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan WatsonWon Democratic 7,69498.8% RepublicanCatherine Gilliard Republican 971.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,083
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThurbert E. BakerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,083100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,189
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThurbert E. BakerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,189100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,080
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThurbert E. BakerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,080100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,463
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SimpsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,47860.0% RepublicanMillard H. Griffin Republican 2,98540.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,216
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SimpsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,87363.7% RepublicanMillard H. Griffin Republican 3,34336.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,478
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SimpsonWon Democratic 4,38667.7% RepublicanMike Richardson Republican 2,09232.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,678
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarolyn W. LeeWon Democratic 6,63962.2% RepublicanSara Pike Republican 4,03937.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,171
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGerald JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,171100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,679
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaude A. BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,679100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,268
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaude A. BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,26699.9% OtherJohn Plouffe Other 20.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,822
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaude A. BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,821100.0% OtherGeorge C. Kennedy Jr. Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,861
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClaude A. BrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,860100.0% OtherHarry Barnes Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,468
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. W. MorganWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,468100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,212
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry RussellWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,919100.0% DemocraticJames W. KeytonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,66764.0% RepublicanEsther P. Wright Republican 2,62636.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,956
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 70, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry RussellWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,70874.8% DemocraticJames W. KeytonWon Democratic 5,36259.6% RepublicanJamie Oglesby(incumbent) Republican 3,63240.4% RepublicanWoodrow Maddox Republican 2,25425.1%
- 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), Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November generalData as of Oct 28, 2026