Georgia State Senate District 38
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by RaShaun Kemp Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Eric HelvyRepublicanRaShaun KempDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: RaShaun Kemp (D) 100.0
- Last election
- RaShaun Kemp (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HelvyRight column: Kemp
- Races
- None listed
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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- RaShaun KempIncumbentDemocratic
- Eric HelvyRepublican
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Source: sos.ga.gov (ZIP), dated Sep 1
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 81,270
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaShaun KempWon Democratic 81,270100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,418
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,418100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,748
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,748100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,167
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,27582.8% RepublicanTravis Klavohn Republican 12,89217.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,807
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,54278.5% RepublicanJames W. Morrow Jr. Republican 16,26521.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,492
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena E. TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,492100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,738
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,738100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,013
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,44264.0% RepublicanBeth Beskin Republican 16,57136.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,474
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,474100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,679
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,679100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,412
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,412100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,756
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,756100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,594
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,594100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,289
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoracena TateWon Democratic 23,35277.1% RepublicanPortia A. Scott Republican 6,93722.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,428
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph David Abernathy IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,03779.7% RepublicanTrudy Kitchin Republican 7,39120.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,572
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph David Abernathy IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,40372.0% RepublicanMichael B. Gaines Republican 7,16928.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,438
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph David Abernathy IIIWon Democratic 30,438100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,396
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace E. TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,396100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,375
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace E. TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,375100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,022
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace Edward TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,022100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,225
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace Edward TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,223100.0% OtherKirk Mudd Other 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,291
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace Edward TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,291100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,336
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace E. TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,336100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,903
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace E. TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,903100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,975
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace E. TateWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,975100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,275
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace E. TateWon Democratic 15,275100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,741
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeroy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,740100.0% OtherJohn H. Lewis Sr. Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,748
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeroy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,748100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,956
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeroy JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,79480.8% IndependentJ. A. Wilborn Independent 5,16219.1%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Georgia State Senate District 38, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ga/senate/38. 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:38
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