Judge of Court of Appeals Georgia in Statewide, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Sara Gebhardt Doyle — Incumbent Judge of Court of Appeals in GA

  Sara Gebhardt Doyle serves as an Incumbent Judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals. She has qualified to run for re-election in 2026, seeking to continue her service on the court. She will appear on the ballot unopposed, indicating broad support for her current tenure. Her re-election campaign focuses on maintaining her judicial role within the state's appellate system.

• J. Wade Padgett — Incumbent Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals in Evans, GA

  J. Wade Padgett serves as a Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, having been appointed in April 2024, and is seeking re-election in 2026. A lifelong Georgian, Judge Padgett brings over three decades of legal experience, starting as a prosecutor before moving to private practice, then serving as a chief magistrate and superior court judge. Known for his fairness, deep preparation, and commitment to the rule of law, he focuses on integrity, education, and community service, including his "Teenage Years 101" program. He holds degrees from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University College of Law.

• Elizabeth Dallas Gobeil — Incumbent Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals in Savannah, Georgia, GA

  Elizabeth Dallas Gobeil is an incumbent Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, serving since her appointment by Governor Nathan Deal in 2018. She was elected statewide in 2020 and currently holds the position of Vice Chief Judge. Gobeil earned her bachelor's from Emory University in 1991 and her J.D. from the University of Georgia Law School in 1995. Her career includes roles as director and appellate judge for the State Board of Workers' Compensation, senior counsel for pharmaceutical companies, partner at Thompson Hine, LLP, and legislative advisor to U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell. She is running for re-election in the May 19, 2026 general election, campaigning on principles of impartiality, upholding the Constitution, and faithfully applying the rule of law without political influence. She resides in Savannah, Georgia.

• Fatima Harris Felton — Attorney in East Point, Georgia, GA

  Fatima Harris Felton, a seasoned attorney originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking election as Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals in the May 2026 general election. She earned her law degree from Tulane University School of Law after attending Loyola University New Orleans. Felton owns The Harris Law Firm, specializing in family law, wrongful death, and insurance beneficiary disputes, and has practiced in Georgia for over 20 years. She previously served as a Judicial Officer in the Fulton County Superior Court and was past President of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service. Felton volunteers as a pro bono lawyer for Kids in Need of Defense, assisting unaccompanied children, and is an active member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. Her campaign emphasizes protecting rights, fairness, and families.

• David Todd Markle — Incumbent Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals in Atlanta, GA

  David Todd Markle is an incumbent Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals. He began his legal career in Atlanta in 1989, later establishing his own firm focused on civil litigation. In 2011, he served as executive counsel to Governor Nathan Deal before being appointed as a Judge on the Fulton Judicial Circuit Superior Court. In December 2018, Markle was appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals, succeeding William M. Ray II, where he continues to serve. He holds a degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Walter F. George School of Law.

• Trenton Jones Brown — Incumbent Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals in Atlanta, GA

  E. Trenton Brown III, also known as Trent, serves as a Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, a position he assumed in 2018 following his appointment by Governor Nathan Deal. He is seeking re-election for this role in the May 19, 2026 general election. Prior to his current judicial tenure, Brown served as a Judge in the 8th Superior Court District of Georgia from 2012 to 2018, and as a Judge in the Putnam County State Court from 2008 to 2012. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia and earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law.

• Will Wooten — Deputy District Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia, GA

  Will Wooten is a candidate for Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, advocating for a legal system where the law applies equally to everyone. Currently serving as a Deputy District Attorney in Fulton County, Georgia, he has built a career in public service as both a public defender and prosecutor across multiple jurisdictions. Wooten has a track record of confronting powerful interests and protecting constitutional rights, notably as part of the prosecution team in the Georgia election interference case and other significant RICO cases. He is running because he believes judges must be independent, principled, and loyal to the Constitution, ensuring courts stand as the last line of defense for individual liberty against perceived biases favoring establishment insiders.