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Glynn County, Georgia

Georgia House District 179

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One candidate is tracked for Georgia House District 179, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rick Townsend. Candidate information follows official Glynn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Rick Townsend (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Rick Townsend 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.

Rick Townsend

Rick Townsend

Republican · Incumbent

Rick Townsend is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 179 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

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Candidate roster from official Glynn County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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