Chattooga County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
Who is running for Georgia Senate and Georgia House, and where they stand on jobs, public safety and health care.
Local races not included. We have not yet gathered Chattooga County's county, city and school board races, so they are not shown here. Your ballot may carry them. See the Georgia Secretary of State elections page.
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These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressGeorgia Senate District 53Lanny Thomas (R) · John Bentley "Jack" Zibluk (D)
Lanny Thomas
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- A stronger local economy and more jobs
- Lower taxes and responsible government spending
- Support for law enforcement and public safety
About Lanny Thomas
Lanny Thomas has served in public education for 35 years and holds a bachelor's degree in education from West Georgia College plus a master's and an education specialist degree from Jacksonville State University, per the campaign site. Thomas first won election as mayor of Trion in 2000, later served on the Trion city council and returned as mayor, and is president of Georgia Municipal Association District One, per the campaign site.
John Bentley "Jack" Zibluk
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Coordination of regional economic development
- Local control of state roads to improve public safety
- Greater access to and support for mental health facilities
About John Bentley "Jack" Zibluk
Zibluk is an award-winning educator and journalist who teaches media history and the First Amendment, per the campaign site. The site says Zibluk is a long-time journalist, per the campaign site.
Lanny Thomas (Republican), John Bentley "Jack" Zibluk (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lanny Thomas 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.
Full race pageGeorgia House District 12Eddie Lumsden (R) · Holly Chaney (D)
Eddie Lumsden
Eddie Lumsden is a retired Georgia State Patrol master trooper with a 27-year career and co-owns Teresa Lumsden Insurance Agency with his wife, per his official House biography. He previously served two terms on the Floyd County Commission, including as chairman, and has represented House District 12 since 2012, per his official House biography. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Holly Chaney
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Protecting local communities from environmental harm and preserving community identity, per AM 1180 Radio (Chattooga County)
- Directing public funds toward working families rather than large corporate subsidies, per AM 1180 Radio (Chattooga County)
- Workforce training programs and attracting employers that pay wages families can live on, per AM 1180 Radio (Chattooga County)
About Holly Chaney
Per the campaign site, Holly Chaney was Student Body President at Georgia Highlands College and has worked in logistics, graphic and web design, marketing, interior design, historic preservation and museum operations management. Holly Chaney is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list. Chaney is a community advocate and preservationist with a background in historical restoration, per AM 1180 Radio. She is campaigning on the cost of living, healthcare access and support for public education across Chattooga and Floyd counties.
Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Holly Chaney (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Eddie Lumsden 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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Who is on the ballot in Chattooga County, Georgia on November 3, 2026?
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