Georgia Senate District 23

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2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 23, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Max Burns and Shayna Boston. Candidate information follows official Burke County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Max Burns (Republican), Shayna Boston (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Max Burns 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.

Max Burns

Republican · Incumbent

Max Burns is the Republican candidate for Georgia Senate District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

Shayna Boston

Democratic

Shayna Boston is an educator and entrepreneur from Swainsboro in Emanuel County, per her campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Strengthening public education and supporting higher teacher pay
• Expanding mental health resources and affordable healthcare options
• Supporting working families and small businesses, including pathways to homeownership

Source: candidate campaign site.

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