Georgia House District 125

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2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 125, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gary Richardson and Leonard Hennessy. Candidate information follows official Columbia County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Gary Richardson (Republican), Leonard Hennessy (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Gary Richardson 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.

Gary Richardson

Republican · Incumbent

Gary Richardson is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 125 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

Leonard Hennessy

Democratic

Leonard Hennessy is a former U.S. Navy Commander and business owner, per his campaign site.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Targeted tax relief for essential service workers, retirees and teachers
• Expanding healthcare access, including for rural veterans
• Prioritizing rural communities in water and natural resource management

Source: candidate campaign site.

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