Gullett and Starke-Jones are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cobb County election filings.
Joseph Gullett (Republican), Cynthia Starke-Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joseph Gullett 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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Joseph Gullett is the Republican state representative for Georgia House District 19, covering parts of Paulding County, per his campaign site. He and his wife adopted through Georgia's foster care system, per his campaign site.
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Starke-Jones is an educator and community advocate who has spent over two decades serving Georgia families, per the campaign site. The site describes Starke-Jones as a former teacher who has advocated for affordable healthcare, strong public schools and accessible housing, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Georgia House District 19 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 19, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Joseph Gullett and Cynthia Starke-Jones. Candidate information follows official Cobb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Georgia House District 19 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 Cobb County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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