B Lee Hawkins Jr.

Incumbent State House Representative in Gainesville, GA

B Lee Hawkins Jr. is a candidate for State House District 27 in Georgia State House District 27, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Joseph Ivey Kirkland Iv.

Lee Hawkins, a Republican politician from Gainesville, Georgia, was born on August 22, 1950. A dentist by profession, he is an incumbent member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 27th district, first elected in 2012. He previously served two terms in the State Senate from 2006 to 2010. Representing conservative values, Hawkins earned an 86% score from the Institute for Legislative Analysis in 2024, recognized as a "Defender of Limited Government." He chairs the Health Committee and serves on multiple others. Hawkins is seeking reelection in the 2026 primary election. He is married to Sharon.