The Ballot Brief
Wayne County, Georgia

Georgia House District 178

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2 candidates are tracked for Georgia House District 178, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Steven Meeks and Barry Dunham. Candidate information follows official Wayne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Steven Meeks (Republican), Barry Dunham (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steven Meeks 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.

Steven Meeks

Steven Meeks

Republican · Incumbent

Steven Meeks is the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 178 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

Barry Dunham

Democratic

Barry Dunham is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 178 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate list.

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