State House District 121 in Georgia State House District 121, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Mack "dutch" Guest Iv — Small business owner and trucker in Watkinsville, GA

  Mack "Dutch" Guest IV is a Republican candidate running for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 121. A small business owner and managing partner of LAD Truck Lines, he describes himself as a "trucker" and not a career politician, stating his run is a "short stint" following community requests. He is married to Mary, with two children, and is a former president of the Oconee County Rotary Club and Touchdown Club of Athens. Guest prioritizes public safety, strengthening education, and improving transportation and the economy, advocating for families, businesses, and community values. He has earned the NFIB Georgia PAC endorsement for his support of small businesses. This is his first run for public office.

• Eric Martin Gisler — Incumbent State Representative in Atlanta, GA

  Eric Martin Gisler, born in 1976, is an American politician representing Georgia's 121st House District, which includes parts of Clarke and Oconee counties. A Democrat and University of Georgia alumnus, he successfully flipped the Republican-held Athens-area seat in a closely contested 2025 special election, winning by a narrow margin. He assumed office in January 2026, serving the remainder of the previous term. Gisler previously ran for the seat in 2024. He serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Special Rules, and State Planning & Community Affairs committees. His victory is seen as a significant win for Georgia Democrats, boosting momentum in the state, and he has stated his intention to work hard to retain the seat in the upcoming election.