Georgia State Senate District 47
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Frank Ginn Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Justin GillespieDemocraticFrank GinnRepublican · Incumbent10 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Frank Ginn (R) 62.6, Conolus Scott (D) 37.4
- Last election
- Frank Ginn (Republican) won by 25.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: GillespieRight column: Ginn
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGinnNo published score for Gillespie
- Races
- None listed
- Won 8 of 8
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 10
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Candidates on the ballot
- Justin GillespieDemocratic
- Frank GinnIncumbentRepublican
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
- 99,127
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank GinnWon(incumbent) Republican 62,06362.6% DemocraticConolus Scott Democratic 37,06437.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,817
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank GinnWon(incumbent) Republican 44,53062.0% DemocraticConolus Scott Jr. Democratic 27,28738.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,537
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank GinnWon(incumbent) Republican 60,28265.9% DemocraticDawn Johnson Democratic 31,25534.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,238
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank GinnWon(incumbent) Republican 46,01966.5% DemocraticDawn Johnson Democratic 23,21933.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,837
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank GinnWon(incumbent) Republican 57,837100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,936
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin J. GinnWon(incumbent) Republican 33,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,622
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank GinnWon(incumbent) Republican 41,54967.4% DemocraticTim Riley Democratic 20,07332.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,325
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank GinnWon Republican 36,91373.3% DemocraticTim Riley Democratic 13,41226.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,429
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph T. HudgensWon(incumbent) Republican 46,25764.8% DemocraticTim Riley Democratic 25,17235.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,428
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph T. HudgensWon(incumbent) Republican 24,92764.9% DemocraticMac Rawson Democratic 13,50135.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,945
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph T. HudgensWon(incumbent) Republican 40,50471.1% DemocraticBill Healan Jr. Democratic 16,44128.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,508
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph T. HudgensWon Republican 17,88951.8% DemocraticBob Banks Democratic 16,61948.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,915
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike BeattyWon Republican 21,94652.4% DemocraticEddie M. Madden(incumbent) Democratic 19,96947.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,409
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie M. MaddenWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,11867.3% RepublicanPaul Boatwright Republican 9,29132.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,605
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie M. MaddenWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,605100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,067
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie M. MaddenWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,067100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,020
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie M. MaddenWon Democratic 26,020100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,090
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,090100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,766
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon JohnsonWon Democratic 18,94073.5% RepublicanJ. May Republican 6,82626.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,637
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,637100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,363
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,363100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,645
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,94385.5% RepublicanJack W. West Republican 2,70214.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,603
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,601100.0% OtherRay Gaines Other 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,923
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,922100.0% OtherCurtis Purdy Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,428
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,428100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,934
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,934100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,583
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,583100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,244
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,244100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,439
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 47, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticM. Parks BrownWon Democratic 16,439100.0%
- 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:47
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