Georgia State House District 83
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Karen Lupton Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Karen LuptonDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winJames "Trip" SmithRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Karen Lupton (D) 63.1, Catherine Bernard (R) 36.9
- Last election
- Karen Lupton (Democratic) won by 26.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: LuptonRight column: Smith
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Karen LuptonIncumbentDemocratic
- James "Trip" SmithRepublican
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
- 22,451
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren LuptonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,17063.1% RepublicanCatherine Bernard Republican 8,28136.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,005
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKaren LuptonWon Democratic 10,97260.9% RepublicanCatherine Bernard Republican 7,03339.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,045
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBecky EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,045100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,187
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBecky EvansWon Democratic 25,187100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,122
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward MosbyWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,122100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,277
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward A. MosbyWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,04787.8% RepublicanFreddy W. Holley Republican 2,23012.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,967
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward MosbyWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,967100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,171
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,171100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,552
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,552100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,409
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,409100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,644
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Margaret OliverWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,644100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,079
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarryl JordanWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,079100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,577
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,37276.1% DemocraticMichael Roth Democratic 4,20523.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,577
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,577100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,234
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 14,234100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,302
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey L. WilliamsWon Republican 9,302100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,696
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. DickinsonWon Republican 13,696100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,452
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph B. BrushWon Republican 8,452100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,454
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam S. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,454100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,949
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam S. JacksonWon Democratic 5,58962.5% RepublicanJ. Stephen Conn Republican 3,36037.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,181
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames P. HillWon Republican 7,08653.8% DemocraticWilliam S. Jackson(incumbent) Democratic 6,09546.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,665
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam S. JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,665100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,130
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmory E. BargeronWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,130100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,389
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmory E. BargeronWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,389100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,930
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmory E. BargeronWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,930100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,860
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmory E. BargeronWon Democratic 2,860100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,008
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill SamsWon Republican 4,41373.5% DemocraticHenry R. Smith(incumbent) Democratic 1,59526.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,963
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMitch MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,93562.2% RepublicanGarner Childers Republican 6,02837.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,514
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 83, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMitch MillerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,514100.0%
- 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 83, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/house/83. 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:83
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