Georgia Senate District 50

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2 candidates are tracked for Georgia Senate District 50, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Bo Hatchett and Dave Cooper. Candidate information follows official Jackson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Bo Hatchett (Republican), Dave Cooper (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bo Hatchett 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.

Bo Hatchett

Republican · Incumbent

Bo Hatchett is the Republican candidate for Georgia Senate District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

Dave Cooper

Democratic

Dave Cooper is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant who served 25 years, per his campaign site. He also worked as a community involvement coordinator and strategic planner for the EPA's Legacy Toxic Waste Cleanup Program.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

• Congressional oversight of military engagements and foreign policy
• Addressing inflation and cost of living
• Election administration and voter confidence

Source: candidate campaign site.

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