State House District 145 in Georgia State House District 145, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Eric Shannon Wilson — Forsyth City Mayor in Forsyth, GA

  Eric Shannon Wilson, known as Eric S. Wilson or Eric Wilson, is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Georgia House of Representatives for District 145. He is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. Wilson also previously ran for election to the Georgia State Senate for District 18, losing in a special general election on January 20, 2026. He currently serves as the Mayor of Forsyth City, a position he holds until December 31, 2027.

• Tangie Herring — Incumbent State House Representative in Atlanta, GA, GA

  Tangie Herring is a Democratic incumbent in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 145, which includes Bibb and Monroe counties. A teacher, she began her term on January 13, 2025, and is seeking re-election in the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary. Her legislative focus includes civil rights, advocating for expanded voting access and affordable housing. In infrastructure and transportation, she supports working with local employers like Robins Air Force Base and investing in the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. She also champions youth-focused social programs. Herring serves on committees such as Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Safety and Transportation.