Georgia State Senate District 3
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Hodges Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Mike HodgesRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Mike Hodges (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Mike HodgesIncumbentRepublican
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 77,114
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike HodgesWon(incumbent) Republican 77,114100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,807
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike HodgesWon Republican 54,807100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,891
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSheila McNeillWon Republican 63,891100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,136
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. Ligon Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 42,19067.9% DemocraticJerrold Dagen Democratic 19,94632.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,872
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam Ligon Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 53,872100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,485
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. Ligon Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 30,485100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,088
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam Ligon Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 50,088100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,440
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. Ligon Jr.Won Republican 29,43471.0% DemocraticGriffin Lotson Democratic 12,00629.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,620
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ChapmanWon(incumbent) Republican 51,620100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,392
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ChapmanWon(incumbent) Republican 26,392100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,465
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeff ChapmanWon Republican 35,40367.5% DemocraticVincent T. Williams Democratic 17,06232.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,245
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRene D. KempWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,99453.3% RepublicanShaw McVeigh Republican 12,25146.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,505
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRene D. KempWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,69860.0% RepublicanJim Carter Republican 9,80740.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,763
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRene D. KempWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,85857.9% RepublicanAd Poppell Republican 7,90542.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,970
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRene D. KempWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,970100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,289
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRene D. KempWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,289100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,901
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRene D. KempWon Democratic 17,901100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,412
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HammillWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,412100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,494
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HammillWon Democratic 14,494100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,227
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn E. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,227100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,128
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn E. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,74265.2% RepublicanNorman McVeigh Republican 8,38634.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,939
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn E. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,939100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,761
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn E. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,760100.0% OtherWalter E. Burns Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,353
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn E. BryantWon Democratic 5,353100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,637
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMell TraylorWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,637100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,796
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMell TraylorWon Democratic 8,795100.0% OtherWilliam A. Searcey Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,477
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward H. ZippererWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,477100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,677
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward Helmey ZippererWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,07554.4% RepublicanJimmy Burnsed Republican 7,60245.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,501
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 3, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward H. ZippererWon Democratic 10,56160.4% RepublicanCleveland J. Fountain Republican 6,94039.6%
- 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 Senate District 3, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/senate/3. 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/sldu:3
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