Georgia State Senate District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Max Burns Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Shayna BostonDemocraticMax BurnsRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first win
Shayna Boston 38.2Max Burns 61.8
Last result · 2024 general
- Earlier results
- Max Burns (Republican) was unopposed, 2022, older linesMax Burns (Republican) won by 18.6 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 88,058
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax BurnsWon(incumbent) Republican 54,45561.8% DemocraticShayna Boston Democratic 33,60338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,320
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax BurnsWon(incumbent) Republican 53,320100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,781
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax BurnsWon Republican 46,71259.3% DemocraticCeretta Smith Democratic 32,06940.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,746
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse StoneWon(incumbent) Republican 48,746100.0%
- 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
- 88,058
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax BurnsWon(incumbent) Republican 54,45561.8% DemocraticShayna Boston Democratic 33,60338.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,320
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax BurnsWon(incumbent) Republican 53,320100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,781
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax BurnsWon Republican 46,71259.3% DemocraticCeretta Smith Democratic 32,06940.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,746
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse StoneWon(incumbent) Republican 48,746100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,831
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse StoneWon(incumbent) Republican 52,831100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,808
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse Collins StoneWon(incumbent) Republican 27,37461.1% DemocraticDiane Brack Evans Democratic 17,43438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,438
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse StoneWon(incumbent) Republican 39,51659.5% DemocraticRobert Ingham Democratic 26,92240.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,697
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJesse StoneWon Republican 24,96593.5% Diane Evans Write-in 1,7326.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,556
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. B. PowellWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,86463.9% RepublicanNapoleon Jenkins Republican 19,69236.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,691
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames B. PowellWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,81851.4% RepublicanGeorge L. DeLoach Republican 16,87348.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,285
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. B. PowellWon Democratic 25,34550.4% RepublicanRandy Hall(incumbent) Republican 24,94049.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,897
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. CheeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,897100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,373
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. CheeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,373100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,270
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. CheeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,35860.6% RepublicanPaul D. Webster Republican 11,91239.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,535
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. CheeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,50656.1% RepublicanPaul D. Webster Republican 16,02943.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,644
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. CheeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,644100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,604
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald E. CheeksWon Democratic 24,42756.0% RepublicanHerb Beckham Republican 19,17744.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,673
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank AlbertWon(incumbent) Republican 11,673100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,476
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank AlbertWon(incumbent) Republican 18,476100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,083
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank AlbertWon(incumbent) Republican 9,39962.3% DemocraticSydney Carter Democratic 5,68437.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,959
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank AlbertWon Republican 13,00950.1% DemocraticJimmy Lester(incumbent) Democratic 12,95049.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,215
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy LesterWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,215100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,454
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy LesterWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,454100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,881
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy LesterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,881100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,526
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy LesterWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,526100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,426
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy LesterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,426100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,140
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames LesterWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,140100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,424
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames LesterWon Democratic 10,34763.0% RepublicanR. Luke DeLong Republican 6,07637.0% OtherDiane Tanner Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,523
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentMike PadgettWon(incumbent) Independent 7,95554.8% DemocraticWilliam G. Schafer Democratic 6,56845.2%
- 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