State House District 149 in Georgia State House District 149, Georgia
2026 Primary Election
- Floyd L Griffin Jr. — Incumbent Member of the Georgia House of Representatives in Milledgeville, GA
Floyd L. Griffin Jr. is a retired U.S. Army colonel and a Democratic politician from Georgia. Born in 1944, he has a long history of public service, including serving as the Mayor of Milledgeville from 2001 to 2005. He represented the 25th district in the Georgia State Senate from 1995 to 1999 and made bids for Lieutenant Governor in 1998 and Georgia Secretary of State in 2022. He currently serves as the incumbent Member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 149th district, having assumed office in January 2025.
- Ross Sheppard — Entrepreneur in Milledgeville, GA
Ross Sheppard, a Milledgeville native and entrepreneur, is running for the Georgia State House District 149 because he believes an affordable and livable Middle Georgia is achievable through good public policy. He refuses to accept skyrocketing power bills, low wages, and young people leaving the area. His platform prioritizes housing stability and access, addressing the rising cost of living, investing in the future, and ensuring access to healthcare. Sheppard is committed to fighting for the many, not monopolies, and aims to amplify the voices of constituents who demand a better future.
- Randy Keith Peters — Businessman in Milledgeville, GA, GA
Randy Peters is a Republican candidate seeking to represent Georgia House District 149 in the primary election on May 19, 2026. A dedicated businessman, father, church member, and community leader, Peters is campaigning on a platform focused on fighting for the families residing in District 149.