State House District 16 in Georgia State House District 16, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Diana Spangler — Child Advocate in Atlanta, GA

  Diana Spangler is a Democratic Party candidate running for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 16. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026. Currently a Child Advocate since 2019, she previously owned and managed Deannas Hair Designs for over a decade. Spangler holds a paralegal certification and has pursued studies in constitutional law, special education, and child development. Fluent in Spanish, her activities indicate an interest in ensuring support for children with disabilities and addressing issues like human trafficking.

• Othel Doyle Kelley Iii — Incumbent Georgia House of Representatives - District 16 in GA

  Othel "Trey" Doyle Kelley III is an incumbent Republican candidate seeking re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives for District 16 in the 2026 Primary Election. He currently holds the office until January 11, 2027. His policy positions include protecting the unborn, saving girls’ athletics, supporting parents’ rights in education, defending the 2nd Amendment, advocating for election integrity, and promoting lower taxes by cutting the state income tax.