Georgia State Senate District 37
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ed Setzler Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Darcy CastroDemocraticEd SetzlerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Ed Setzler (R) 57.5, Vanessa Ella Parker (D) 42.5
- Earlier results
- Ed Setzler (Republican) won by 17.7 points, 2022, older linesLindsey Tippins (Republican) won by 14.1 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Left column: CastroRight column: Setzler
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 113,513
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd SetzlerWon(incumbent) Republican 65,24357.5% DemocraticVanessa Ella Parker Democratic 48,27042.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,294
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd SetzlerWon Republican 51,95358.8% DemocraticVanessa Parker Democratic 36,34141.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,608
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey TippinsWon(incumbent) Republican 60,23857.0% DemocraticVanessa Parker Democratic 45,37043.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,262
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey TippinsWon(incumbent) Republican 48,46458.9% DemocraticAndy Clark Democratic 33,79841.1%
- 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
- 113,513
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd SetzlerWon(incumbent) Republican 65,24357.5% DemocraticVanessa Ella Parker Democratic 48,27042.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,294
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd SetzlerWon Republican 51,95358.8% DemocraticVanessa Parker Democratic 36,34141.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,608
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey TippinsWon(incumbent) Republican 60,23857.0% DemocraticVanessa Parker Democratic 45,37043.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,262
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey TippinsWon(incumbent) Republican 48,46458.9% DemocraticAndy Clark Democratic 33,79841.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,588
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey TippinsWon(incumbent) Republican 70,588100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,825
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey A. TippinsWon(incumbent) Republican 44,825100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,107
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey TippinsWon(incumbent) Republican 64,107100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,051
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLindsey TippinsWon Republican 50,051100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,897
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. WilesWon(incumbent) Republican 70,897100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,493
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. WilesWon(incumbent) Republican 41,493100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,414
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn J. WilesWon Republican 62,414100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,759
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck ClayWon Republican 41,759100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,034
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil GingreyWon(incumbent) Republican 70,034100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,611
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil GingreyWon Republican 39,60972.5% DemocraticCherry Stark Democratic 15,00227.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,426
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck ClayWon(incumbent) Republican 53,426100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,030
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck ClayWon(incumbent) Republican 33,030100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,570
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck ClayWon(incumbent) Republican 31,05760.2% DemocraticHazel M. Roberts Democratic 20,51339.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,736
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck ClayWon(incumbent) Republican 33,736100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,520
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck ClayWon Republican 37,520100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,162
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl HarrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,162100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,765
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl HarrisonWon(incumbent) Republican 31,26574.9% DemocraticMark A. Hyre Democratic 10,50025.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,179
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl HarrisonWon Republican 11,10755.0% DemocraticGene Morris Democratic 9,07245.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,750
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,74199.9% OtherGaye Voght Other 60.1% OtherCharles H. Howard Other 20.0% OtherWeyman Louie Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,680
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,679100.0% OtherCarl Quest Harris Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,933
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd EvansWon Democratic 12,931100.0% OtherEd Garrard(incumbent) Other 10.0% OtherHaskew Brantley Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,010
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd GarrardWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,010100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,633
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd GarrardWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,47664.8% RepublicanWalter D. Everhart Republican 5,15535.2% OtherRobert Garrett Other 10.0% OtherBill H. Oppenheim Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,419
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd GarrardWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,419100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,223
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 37, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd GarrardWon Democratic 10,36668.1% RepublicanJeff Jacobs Republican 4,85731.9%
- 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