State House District 117 in Georgia State House District 117, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Kim Thomas Smith — Nonprofit director in GA

  Kim Thomas Smith, a Democratic candidate, is seeking election to the Georgia House of Representatives for District 117 in the May 19, 2026 primary. She is a nonprofit director with a robust educational background, having graduated from Jones County High School. Smith earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Valley State University in 1991, followed by a graduate degree in 2009 and a Ph.D. in 2025, both from Luther Rice University and Seminary. She is on the ballot alongside several other Democratic candidates.

• Mary Ann Santos — Incumbent State Representative in McDonough, GA

  Mary Ann Santos is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Georgia House District 117, representing Henry County. A resident of McDonough for 23 years, she is a single mother and domestic violence survivor who empowers marginalized communities. She holds degrees in Criminal Justice Leadership and Public Administration and is pursuing a JD. Appointed to the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators' Executive Committee, she champions legislation protecting home titles, addressing crime records, and requiring the Bill of Rights in schools. She also advocates for survivors and commends local community services.

• Tiffany N Walker — Founder and CEO in McDonough, GA

  Tiffany Walker, also known as Madam, is a Democratic candidate for Georgia House District 117 in the 2026 primary election. A graduate of Benjamin E. Mays High School, her career includes working as a founder and CEO, notably owning Atlanta’s first 24-hour salon and launching the country’s first culture-based HBCU beauty college. Currently residing in McDonough, Walker advocates for K-12 education reform to include real-life skills like financial literacy and entrepreneurship. She is committed to expanding business education, local funding, and mentorship for entrepreneurs, particularly women and creatives, and to supporting strong families within her district. Walker emphasizes that she is running to represent the people, bringing her lived experience and a long-view vision to the Georgia Capitol.

• Tony Michael Brown — U.S. Air Force service member in GA

  Tony Brown is a Democratic candidate seeking election in Georgia in 2026. He is running for two positions: the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 117 and in a special election for the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Brown will appear on the Democratic primary ballot for the State House on May 19, 2026, and is also listed as a candidate for the U.S. House special general election on July 28, 2026. His background includes military service, having begun serving in the U.S. Air Force in 2020. He identifies as Christian. No specific policy positions are detailed in the available information.