State House District 118 in Georgia State House District 118, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Jodi Lewis — Business owner and president in Covington, GA, GA

  Jodi Lewis is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 118, encompassing Butts, Monroe, and Newton counties. A Newton County resident and business owner, Lewis holds a bachelor's and two master's degrees. She is committed to community-centered leadership, responsible governance, and ensuring Georgians' voices are heard. Her campaign prioritizes strengthening local communities, supporting families, and fostering economic opportunity. Lewis is U.S.-born with deep Bermudian roots, where her values were formed. She has advocated for tenant safety, contributing to policy changes in other states, and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

• Sharonda Wanta Bell — Candidate for State House in Athens, GA, GA

  Sharonda Bell is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 118 in the 2026 primary election scheduled for May 19. She is running against Jodi Lewis in the Democratic primary. Bell is a strong proponent of congressional term limits, having publicly signed a pledge to support a constitutional amendment for this purpose. She advocates for a government served by citizen legislators rather than career politicians and has previously sought this office.

• Clint Crowe — Incumbent State House Representative in Jackson, GA, GA

  Clint Crowe, a Republican, is an incumbent member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 118, representing Butts, Monroe, and Newton counties. He assumed office in January 2023 and is running for re-election in the May 2026 primary. He chairs the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee and serves on other committees, including Defense & Veterans Affairs, Ethics, and Insurance. Outside of politics, Crowe is a Real Estate Broker, serving as Principal Broker and Owner of CENTURY 21 Crowe Realty. He holds an MBA from Mercer University and has previous experience in law enforcement and planning. He lives in Jackson Lake, Georgia, with his wife Kristie and their four children.