William Joseph Yearta

William Joseph Yearta is a candidate for State House District 152 Primary Election in 2026 in Georgia State House District 152, Georgia.

Incumbent State Representative in Sylvester, GA

Also running: Mitchell Rosa.

William Joseph Yearta, known as Bill Yearta, is an incumbent Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 152. A businessman and a 1980 graduate of the University of Georgia, he assumed office in December 2019 and is seeking re-election in the May 2026 primary. He represents constituents in Lee, Sumter, and Worth counties. He chairs the Code Revision Committee and serves on several others, including Appropriations, Banks & Banking, and Agriculture & Consumer Affairs. His legislative record indicates support for the Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, election integrity, and income tax reduction.