District Attorney Georgia in Statewide, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Bradford Lee Rigby — Incumbent District Attorney in Cordele, GA, GA

  Bradford Lee Rigby is the incumbent District Attorney for Georgia's Cordele Judicial Circuit, a position he has held since his appointment by Governor Nathan Deal in 2016. A Republican, he is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary. Rigby has dedicated 24 years to prosecution, including previous roles as an Assistant District Attorney in the Tifton and Cordele Judicial Circuits. He earned his law degree from the Lamar School of Law at the University of Mississippi. In 2024, Rigby was honored as the District Attorney of the Year by the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, recognized for his successful prosecution of numerous murder cases and his role on the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

• Lyndsey Joyce Walters — Attorney in GA

  Lyndsey Joyce Walters is a Republican candidate seeking election as the Cordele Circuit District Attorney in Georgia's primary on May 19, 2026. Hailing from Ben Hill County, she is an attorney with a law degree, currently serving as the director of the Alternative Dispute Resolution program for the Cordele Judicial Circuit. She has six years of legal experience, having practiced as both a civil and criminal attorney, and specializing in various areas including administrative, agriculture, and animal law. This marks her first foray into public office. Walters' platform emphasizes enhancing public safety through improving internal operations, reducing the backlog of cases, and fostering transparent communication with law enforcement.

• Natalie Spires Paine — Incumbent Columbia County District Attorney in Augusta, Georgia, GA

  Natalie Spires Paine is an incumbent Columbia County District Attorney and Republican candidate for re-election in Georgia's May 19, 2026 primary. A lawyer since 2009, she previously served as District Attorney for the Augusta Judicial Circuit. Paine, who resides in Augusta with her family, earned degrees from Georgia College & State University and Charleston School of Law. Her platform emphasizes public safety, focusing on combating gangs, protecting the elderly, and fighting human trafficking. She is a vocal supporter of law enforcement, opposing "Defund the Police" and criticizing policies like ending cash bail. In 2022, she was found to have violated procedural statutes by the State Bar, but received no discipline from the Georgia Supreme Court.

• Colleen Marie Hampton — Assistant District Attorney in Paulding, Georgia, GA

  Colleen Marie Hampton is a passionate and experienced attorney seeking to become the Paulding Circuit District Attorney in 2026. A proven prosecutor, she has served as an Assistant District Attorney in Paulding County, handling a wide range of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to murder, and fighting for victims, including children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Before her legal career, she spent 13 years mediating for Fortune 500 companies, providing valuable business and management experience. She is dedicated to ensuring harsher penalties for criminals preying on the vulnerable, working with law enforcement to make Paulding the safest county, and securing justice for families.

• Robert S Lane — Incumbent District Attorney in Dallas, GA

  Robert S. Lane is the incumbent District Attorney for the Paulding Circuit in Georgia, seeking re-election in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. A resident of Paulding County, he earned his bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia. Prior to his current role, Lane served as Deputy Director and General Counsel for the State Ethics Commission and held various other legal positions. He campaigns on a platform of backing law enforcement, supporting victims, and holding violent criminals accountable, advocating for conservative leadership and common-sense justice to ensure community safety. His campaign slogan is "Seek Truth. Do Justice."

• Ronald Victor Mcnease Jr. — Incumbent Pataula Circuit District Attorney in Blakely, GA

  Ronald Victor McNease Jr. is the incumbent Pataula Circuit District Attorney in Georgia, campaigning for re-election in the Republican primary. An attorney by profession, he was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2010 after completing his legal education at Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University. He practices criminal and general law through his office, currently focusing on his bid to retain his position for the 2026 term. His campaign themes and specific policy positions are not detailed in the available information, as he has not yet completed a candidate survey.

• Sarah Louise Stimac Japour — Incumbent District Attorney in Carrollton, GA

  Sarah Louise Stimac Japour is a dedicated career prosecutor with over two decades of experience in law. She currently serves as the District Attorney for the newly established West Georgia Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Carroll and Heard counties. Governor Brian Kemp appointed her as the circuit's first District Attorney, a role she assumed in January 2025. Prior to this appointment, she served as the deputy chief assistant district attorney for the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit. A Republican, she is seeking re-election to the Georgia 6th Superior Court District Attorney West Georgia Circuit in the primary on May 19, 2026.

• Billy Joe Nelson Jr. — Incumbent Atlantic Circuit District Attorney in GA

  Billy Joe Nelson Jr. is the incumbent Atlantic Circuit District Attorney in Georgia, running for re-election. A Republican, he is seeking to retain his position in the May 19, 2026 primary election. The primary race for Atlantic Circuit District Attorney is uncontested, indicating he will advance to the general election. Nelson is an active member in good standing with the Georgia Bar. As of early 2026, he had not yet provided specific campaign themes or policy positions through candidate surveys or a personal website.

• William Jeffrey Langley — Incumbent Enotah Circuit District Attorney in GA

  William Jeffrey Langley, a Republican, is the incumbent Enotah Circuit District Attorney in Georgia, seeking re-election to his position. He is scheduled to appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. Langley is an active member in good standing with the bar and serves the Enotah Circuit District Attorney's Office. While his detailed biography and specific policy positions are not available in the provided information, he is recognized as a candidate for this upcoming election.

• Marilyn Parker Bennett — Incumbent Waycross Circuit District Attorney in Baxley, GA, GA

  Marilyn Parker Bennett is the incumbent Waycross Circuit District Attorney in Georgia, running for re-election in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. An experienced trial attorney licensed in Georgia and Florida, she has over 13 years of legal practice, including serving as senior assistant district attorney for Ware County. Her career involved prosecuting numerous felony cases, from homicides to drug offenses. Originally from Mississippi, she earned her B.S.B.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi and her law degree from Ole Miss. Bennett advocates for hard work, compassion, professionalism, and collaboration to improve South Georgia. She is married with three children and is active in her church and community.

• Lee Darragh — Incumbent District Attorney in Gainesville, GA, GA

  Lee Darragh is the incumbent District Attorney for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, serving Hall and Dawson counties in Georgia. A Republican, he is seeking re-election in the 2026 primary. Darragh highlights his decades of experience, strong community ties, and leadership of what he describes as "one of the best offices in the state," arguing against any change. He has a Juris Doctor degree and has previously run unopposed in four election cycles. Recently, he publicly defended his record, age, and leadership, including addressing a medical issue that caused a temporary absence from office, as he faces challenger Shiv Sachdeva.

• Shiv Sachdeva — Of Counsel in GA

  Shiv Sachdeva is running for District Attorney of the Northeastern Circuit in Georgia's 2026 Republican primary. A career prosecutor, he earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. He served as an Assistant District Attorney for 18 years in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit (Hall and Dawson counties), prosecuting thousands of felonies like murder and child molestation, and mentoring legal professionals. He stepped down in 2026 to run, emphasizing experienced leadership, victim protection, strong prosecutions, and personally handling violent crime. He seeks to bring "change" and professionalism to the office. He is also Of Counsel at Blake A. Poole Law.

• Alisha Adams Johnson — Incumbent District Attorney in Conyers, Georgia, GA

  Alisha Adams Johnson is the incumbent District Attorney for the Rockdale Judicial Circuit in Georgia, seeking re-election in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026. She was appointed to her current role by Governor Nathan Deal. Johnson has served the Rockdale County District Attorney’s Office for over 12 years, initially as an intern during her time at Georgia State University College of Law, and earlier earning her undergraduate degree from Spelman College. Her career progressed from prosecuting misdemeanor crimes to felony cases, including theft and murder. A member of the 2018 Leadership Rockdale class, she is married and a mother of four. As District Attorney, she prioritizes ensuring young people have the support, resources, and safe spaces they deserve.