State House District 119 in Georgia State House District 119, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Howard Holt Persinger Iii — Incumbent State Representative in GA

  Howard H Persinger III is a Republican candidate seeking re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives for District 119. He currently holds this office, running in the 2026 election cycle, and has also appeared in cycles for 2023 and 2024. His campaign, "Holt for House Persinger III Howard H," has reported $4,150 in total contributions. Major contributors include Competitive Georgia Action Inc, Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and Rai Services Company.

• Catherine Morris — Candidate for State House in GA

  Catherine Morris is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 119, in the 2026 primary election. A Barrow County mom of two daughters, she emphasizes her background as a problem-solver and advocate for her community. She cites over two decades of experience from past organizations like the U.S. Institute of Peace and the World Bank in developing effective policies and delivering results. Morris aims to bring this experience to the State House to advocate for her community and address challenges families face, campaigning on being a problem solver, not a politician.