Georgia State Senate District 48
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Shawn Still Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Laura MurvartianDemocraticShawn StillRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Shawn Still (R) 53.6, Ashwin Ramaswami (D) 46.4
- Last election
- Shawn Still (Republican) won by 7.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MurvartianRight column: Still
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Laura MurvartianDemocratic
- Shawn StillIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 96,636
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShawn StillWon(incumbent) Republican 51,77353.6% DemocraticAshwin Ramaswami Democratic 44,86346.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,099
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShawn StillWon Republican 41,46456.7% DemocraticJosh Uddin Democratic 31,63543.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,542
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichelle AuWon Democratic 49,18456.2% RepublicanMatt Reeves Republican 38,35843.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,150
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticZahra KarinshakWon Democratic 35,44053.6% RepublicanMatt Reeves Republican 30,71046.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,546
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ShaferWon(incumbent) Republican 51,546100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,445
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid J. ShaferWon(incumbent) Republican 30,445100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,004
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ShaferWon(incumbent) Republican 45,004100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,773
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ShaferWon(incumbent) Republican 38,773100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,157
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ShaferWon(incumbent) Republican 58,157100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,840
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ShaferWon(incumbent) Republican 33,840100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,830
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ShaferWon(incumbent) Republican 53,830100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,632
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ShaferWon Republican 36,632100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,341
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBilly RayWon(incumbent) Republican 83,341100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,109
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBilly RayWon(incumbent) Republican 49,109100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,607
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBilly RayWon Republican 47,96069.9% DemocraticJ. D. Elliott Democratic 20,64730.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,653
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClint DayWon(incumbent) Republican 24,50068.7% DemocraticJerry Lynn Peevy Democratic 11,15331.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,854
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClint DayWon Republican 34,08467.0% DemocraticLarry Still Democratic 14,78429.1% LibertarianLarry D. Bolin Libertarian 1,9863.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,753
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDon WhiteWon Republican 24,10450.5% DemocraticDonn Peevy(incumbent) Democratic 23,64949.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,599
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonn PeevyWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,57052.7% RepublicanRichard W. Flemming Republican 22,02947.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,287
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonn PeevyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,68250.1% RepublicanSteve Pate Republican 13,60549.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,970
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonn PeevyWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,63752.0% RepublicanJim Oneill Republican 15,33348.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,109
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonn PeevyWon Democratic 16,11672.9% RepublicanG. Johnson Republican 5,99327.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,845
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,42158.2% RepublicanKerry J. Kay Republican 20,42341.8% OtherKeith Mason Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,485
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,481100.0% OtherRex Millsaps Other 30.0% OtherLeighton Deming Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,203
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,203100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,963
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,962100.0% OtherGeorge C. Wallace Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,363
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,363100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,111
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,95876.4% RepublicanPhilip Gresham Republican 6,15323.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,383
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia Senate District 48, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve ReynoldsWon Democratic 25,383100.0%
- 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:48
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