State House District 140 in Georgia State House District 140, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Marquese K Averett — Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 140 in Columbus, Georgia, GA

  Marquese K Averett, known as "Skinny," is a Democratic candidate running for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 140, in the May 19, 2026 primary. A local activist, he qualified for the race on March 6, 2026, after incumbent Rep. Teddy Reese announced a bid for State Senate, creating a vacancy. Averett initially pursued a Columbus City Council District 7 seat but shifted to the State House race to ensure his community, which District 140 encompasses portions of Columbus and surrounding areas, has strong representation. He pledges to be accountable, transparent, and honest, citing former representatives Teddy Reese and Dean Calvin Smyre as inspirations.

• Edward Kvietkus Jr. — Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 140 in Columbus, GA

  Edward Kvietkus Jr. is a Republican Party candidate running for election to the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 140. He is slated to appear on the Republican primary ballot on May 19, 2026. There are no incumbents in this particular race, making it an open contest. The general election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026. Another candidate, Marquese Averett, is also running in the Democratic primary for the same district. Kvietkus Jr. resides in Columbus, Georgia.