State House District 13 in Georgia State House District 13, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Katie Dempsey — Incumbent Georgia House of Representatives, District 13 in Rome, GA

  Katie Dempsey is an incumbent Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 13. She assumed office on January 8, 2007, with her current term ending January 11, 2027. Dempsey is running for re-election in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026, against Kristie Miner. She chairs the Appropriations: Human Resources Subcommittee and serves on Economic Development & Tourism, Higher Education, and Transportation committees. Listed as a volunteer, she prioritizes protecting constituents' finances to ensure families can afford necessities. She maintains offices in Atlanta and Rome, Georgia.

• Kristie Lynne Miner — Small business owner, former speech therapist in GA

  Kristie Miner is a Republican candidate running for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 13 in the May 19, 2026, primary election. A small business owner and former speech therapist, she has been active as a citizen advocate for many years. Miner emphasizes her familiarity with the legislative process and her commitment to listening to the community. Her policy priorities include focusing state budget funding on constitutionally required items and reducing the size of government. She advocates for free-market solutions to make housing and healthcare more affordable, lower taxes, and resistance to bureaucracy that hinders alternative treatments. Miner believes in protecting freedoms and representing all voices of Rome and Floyd County.

• Vincent Mendes Iii — Chiropractor, small business owner in Rome, GA

  Vincent Mendes III is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 13. A chiropractor, small business owner, and a father of three, he has been a resident of Rome for 14 years. Mendes is running to provide community-rooted leadership, focusing on progressive values and policies that address local concerns such as clean water, affordable utilities, and responsible development. He emphasizes the importance of listening to constituents and believes the district deserves a representative who is honest, accountable, and deeply connected to its people after nearly two decades with the same incumbent.