See where Watson and Foreman stand on housing, roads and water. Names follow official Chatham County election filings.
Ben Watson (Republican), Corey Foreman (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Ben Watson 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.
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Ben Watson is a physician who has practiced internal medicine in Savannah since 1988, with a specialty in geriatrics, per the campaign site. The campaign site says he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2010 and the Georgia State Senate in 2014, chairs the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, and is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the Medical College of Georgia.
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Corey Foreman is a U.S. Army veteran and small business owner, per the campaign site. He describes his approach as practical leadership and accountable government for Coastal Georgia, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Georgia Senate District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Ben Watson and Corey Foreman. Candidate information follows official Chatham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, roads and water.
When is the Georgia Senate District 1 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.
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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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