Darlene Kaye Taylor

Incumbent State House Representative in Thomasville, GA

Darlene Kaye Taylor is a candidate for State House District 173 in Georgia State House District 173, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Adam Chitwood, Theresa Thomas.

Darlene Kaye Taylor is an incumbent Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 173, a seat she has held since January 2011. Her professional background is in benefit management for healthcare plans, including owning her own benefit resources and administrative claim service companies. She is running for re-election in the 2026 primary. Representative Taylor advocates for a pro-life stance, strong agribusiness, quality education, the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and healthcare reform. She currently serves as Chairman of the Appropriations: Health Subcommittee and is a member of several other committees. She is married to John Taylor.