Eric G Howard

Incumbent Valdosta City Council - District 4 in Valdosta, GA

Eric G Howard is a candidate for State House District 177 in Georgia State House District 177, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Alvin Payton Jr., Blake Alexander Robinson, Elsie Cason Napier, Kristina Cheek Mcbride.

Eric Howard, a Democratic politician, has served Valdosta’s 4th District on the City Council since 2017. He is actively seeking to represent District 177 in the Georgia House of Representatives, running in both the 2026 Democratic primary and a special election runoff. Howard advocates for fairness and aims to be a "selfish" candidate for District 177, prioritizing wins for the Valdosta area. A key focus of his campaign is justice system reform, particularly for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, which he believes contributes significantly to local crime rates. He seeks to replace former Rep. Dexter Sharper.