Georgia State Senate District 39
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sonya Halpern Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
John F. Guest, Jr.RepublicanSonya HalpernDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Sonya Halpern (D) 100.0
- Earlier results
- Sonya Halpern (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022, older linesNikema Williams (Democratic) was unopposed, 2018, older linesAll 28 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 77,219
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HalpernWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,219100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,401
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HalpernWon Democratic 60,401100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,293
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNikema WilliamsWon Democratic 67,293100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,041
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,041100.0%
- 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 (28 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 77,219
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HalpernWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,219100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,401
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSonya HalpernWon Democratic 60,401100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,293
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNikema WilliamsWon Democratic 67,293100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,041
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,041100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,356
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,71483.5% RepublicanRobert W. Tindall Republican 7,64216.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,843
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,843100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,507
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,507100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,125
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,125100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,593
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent D. FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,593100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,379
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent D. FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,379100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,774
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent D. FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,774100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,031
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent D. FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,031100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,466
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent D. FortWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,41182.0% RepublicanEddie Lee Brewster Republican 4,05518.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,847
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent D. FortWon Democratic 23,61679.1% RepublicanEddie Lee Brewster Republican 6,23120.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,303
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon SlotinWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,303100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,524
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon SlotinWon Democratic 24,524100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,523
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHildred Shumake Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,523100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,792
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHildred Shumake Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 19,792100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,708
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHildred Shumake Jr.Won Democratic 12,708100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,207
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian BondWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,206100.0% OtherDoug Abramson Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,440
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian BondWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,440100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,573
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian BondWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,573100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,552
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian BondWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,552100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,811
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian BondWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,811100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,557
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulian BondWon Democratic 10,556100.0% OtherGeorge A. Smith Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,276
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace T. WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,275100.0% OtherLester Courtney Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,828
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace T. WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,828100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,398
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 39, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHorace T. WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,396100.0% OtherIvan Allen Jr. Other 10.0% OtherAntha Mulkey Other 10.0%
- 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