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2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 142, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Calvin Palmer and Miriam Paris. Candidate information follows official Bibb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Calvin Palmer (Republican), Miriam Paris (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Miriam Paris 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.
Calvin Palmer is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 142 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Palmer owns Quality Furniture & Mattress Warehouse on Emery Highway in Bibb County and has been involved with the Republican Party for years, per 13WMAZ. This is his second run for the District 142 seat, per the same report. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the 13WMAZ)
- Lower taxes and reduce regulations
- Opposition to school-zone speed cameras
Miriam Paris is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 142 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.