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Chatham County, Georgia

Georgia House District 164

Stephens and Burgess are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Chatham County election filings.

About this race

Ron Stephens (Republican), Stephanie O Burgess (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ron Stephens 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ron Stephens, is on the ballot.

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Ron Stephens

Ron Stephens

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Lowering costs for Georgia families
  • Improving our local economy
  • Protecting families and seniors
Biography

Stephens has worked as a pharmacist for more than 46 years, per the campaign site. The site says Stephens chairs the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee and co-authored the Stephens-Day Bill, Georgia's first floating homestead exemption, per the campaign site. The site describes Stephens as living in the Savannah area and representing Georgia's 164th District, per the campaign site.

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Stephanie O Burgess

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supporting law enforcement training alongside community-based interventions
  • Reducing the cost of living through fair wages and tax relief
  • Expanding access to safe, affordable housing and pathways to homeownership
Biography

Stephanie O Burgess is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 164 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Burgess is an attorney and Savannah native who owns and manages Burgess Law Group, LLC, practicing criminal defense, family law, and traffic and DUI cases, per her campaign site. She previously served as a staff attorney for the Fulton County Superior Court and the Atlanta Municipal Court, and earlier worked as a Georgia police officer and deputy sheriff.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia House District 164 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 164, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ron Stephens and Stephanie O Burgess. Candidate information follows official Chatham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Georgia House District 164 election in Georgia?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Georgia are on the Georgia election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Chatham County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Chatham County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Georgia House District 166Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Board of Education, District 2Georgia Senate District 1See all 10 Chatham County races
Candidate profiles
Ron Stephens, full profileStephanie O Burgess, full profileOfficial Georgia election office