Sonya Mclaughlin Halpern

Incumbent State Senator in Atlanta, GA

Sonya Mclaughlin Halpern is a candidate for State Senate District 39 in Georgia State Senate District 39, Georgia — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: John Franklin Guest Jr..

Sonya Halpern is an incumbent Georgia State Senator representing the 39th District, which encompasses portions of Fulton County. First elected in 2020, she is currently serving her third term and is running for re-election in the 2026 Georgia Primary. She holds leadership roles as Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus and Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, and is a member of committees including Appropriations, Education and Youth, and Health and Human Services. Her legislative priorities focus on strengthening K-12 public education, expanding workforce and economic opportunities for all Georgians, protecting women's reproductive rights, and advocating for fair redistricting and expanded ballot access. Halpern champions economic mobility and equity.