State House District 173 in Georgia State House District 173, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Adam Chitwood — Accountant in Thomasville, GA

  Adam Chitwood, a Democrat, is running for the Georgia House of Representatives District 173, fueled by his personal experience growing up in poverty and relying on programs like food stamps. Born in Muscatine, Iowa, he holds multiple degrees, including an associate degree, a bachelor's in accounting, and master's degrees from Upper Iowa University and the University of Iowa. His professional background is in accounting. Chitwood moved to Thomasville and aims to be a voice for families who feel invisible and workers who feel left behind, advocating for an end to generational poverty. His policy goals include expanding Medicaid and SNAP and investing in mental health support for children and stability for working-class citizens. He seeks to ensure existing support systems aid rather than punish those striving for improvement.

• Theresa Thomas — Nonprofit founder in GA

  Theresa Thomas was born in Nashville, Tennessee. An advocate, nonprofit founder, and former business consultant, she is also known as ANue Chance and possesses a passion for transforming lives. She earned a high school diploma and a degree from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in 2004. Her career encompasses roles as a business consultant, lifestyle coach, motivational speaker, and an ordained and licensed Evangelist. Thomas is currently campaigning in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 173 in 2026, driven by her commitment to public service.

• Darlene Kaye Taylor — Incumbent State House Representative in Thomasville, GA

  Darlene Kaye Taylor is an incumbent Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 173, a seat she has held since January 2011. Her professional background is in benefit management for healthcare plans, including owning her own benefit resources and administrative claim service companies. She is running for re-election in the 2026 primary. Representative Taylor advocates for a pro-life stance, strong agribusiness, quality education, the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and healthcare reform. She currently serves as Chairman of the Appropriations: Health Subcommittee and is a member of several other committees. She is married to John Taylor.