See where Davenport stand on schools, growth and jobs. Names follow official Henry County election filings.
Gail Davenport (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Gail Davenport 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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Gail Davenport, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Gail Davenport is a Georgia state senator with more than four decades in real estate and a graduate of Spelman College, per the campaign site. Davenport holds leadership roles in the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, the Georgia Legislative Women's Caucus and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Georgia Senate District 17 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Georgia Senate District 17, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gail Davenport. Candidate information follows official Henry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, growth and jobs.
When is the Georgia Senate District 17 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 Henry County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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