Chatham County, Georgia

Georgia Senate District 2

See where Mallow stand on housing, schools and health care. Names follow official Chatham County election filings.

About this race

Derek J. Mallow (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Derek J. Mallow 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, Derek J. Mallow, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Derek J. Mallow

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Quality, affordable healthcare
Quality education for all students
More affordable housing

Biography

Mallow holds a bachelor's degree in leadership and ministry from Asbury University and a master's in public administration from Savannah State University, per the campaign site. The site says Mallow has volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for over a decade, created youth programs and programs for public housing communities, and is an executive minister at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Savannah, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Georgia Senate District 2 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Derek J. Mallow. Candidate information follows official Chatham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and health care.

When is the Georgia Senate District 2 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.

Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles

Derek J. Mallow, full profile Official Georgia election office