Georgia State Senate District 45
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Clint Dixon Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Clint DixonRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first winScott TippettsDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Clint Dixon (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Clint Dixon (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DixonRight column: Tippetts
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeDixonNo published score for Tippetts
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 6
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Scott TippettsDemocratic
- Clint DixonIncumbentRepublican
This list may not include every candidate. See the official list at the Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division
Source: sos.ga.gov (ZIP), dated Sep 1
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 76,563
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClint DixonWon(incumbent) Republican 76,563100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,579
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClint DixonWon(incumbent) Republican 41,41661.3% DemocraticMatielyn Jones Democratic 26,16338.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,458
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClint DixonWon Republican 56,96555.6% DemocraticMatielyn Jones Democratic 45,49344.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,350
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee S. UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 44,31358.0% DemocraticJana Rodgers Democratic 32,03742.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,059
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 64,059100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,361
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee S. UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 39,361100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,285
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 56,285100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,548
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee S. UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 56,548100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,836
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee S. UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 79,836100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,509
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee S. UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 43,509100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,750
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee S. UntermanWon(incumbent) Republican 64,750100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,697
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRenee S. UntermanWon Republican 38,697100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,928
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuhlWon(incumbent) Republican 34,928100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,685
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuhlWon(incumbent) Republican 23,685100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,560
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuhlWon(incumbent) Republican 22,68958.8% DemocraticJames Stokes Democratic 15,87141.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,029
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuhlWon Republican 14,80759.2% DemocraticLen Terrell Democratic 10,22240.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,071
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarrill L. DawkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,20153.4% RepublicanBob Guhl Republican 15,87046.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,833
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarrill L. DawkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,00055.1% RepublicanMike D. Crotts Republican 13,83344.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,368
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarrill L. DawkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,06758.4% RepublicanMike D. Crotts Republican 14,30141.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,284
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarrill L. DawkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,37866.0% RepublicanRobert Masdon Republican 7,90634.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,790
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarrill L. DawkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,09962.9% RepublicanRobert Masdon Republican 10,69137.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,665
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarrill L. DawkinsWon Democratic 15,23877.5% RepublicanHeyward L. Woodward Republican 4,42722.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,303
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Don BallardWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,303100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,153
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Don BallardWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,152100.0% OtherJames Alexander Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,347
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Don BallardWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,345100.0% OtherBob Ingram Jr. Other 10.0% OtherJ. E. Loyd Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,294
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Don BallardWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,292100.0% OtherCharles Harwell Other 10.0% OtherKen Paynter Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,321
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. Don BallardWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,321100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,180
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. D. BallardWon Democratic 17,180100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,270
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrooks PenningtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,270100.0%
- 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.
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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:45
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