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Bartow County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 37

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2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 37, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ed Setzler and Darcy Castro. Candidate information follows official Bartow County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Ed Setzler (Republican), Darcy Castro (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ed Setzler is the sitting member, per the Secretary of State's certified list. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary and June 16 runoff (majority rule); independents qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's certified November 2026 candidate list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Ed Setzler

Ed Setzler

Republican · Incumbent

Ed Setzler is the Republican candidate for Georgia Senate District 37 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

Darcy Castro

Democratic

Darcy Castro is a public relations specialist, journalist, and nonprofit marketing professional, per her campaign site. A retired Air Force spouse and former Mrs. Georgia titleholder, she has advocated with the International Rescue Committee for Afghan refugee families resettling in Georgia. She is running for Georgia Senate District 37.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Source: candidate campaign site.

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Candidate roster from official Bartow County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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