State House District 178 in Georgia State House District 178, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Barry Dunham — Candidate for State House in Atlanta, GA

  Democrat Barry Dunham is campaigning for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 178, with a primary on May 19, 2026. His campaign emphasizes moving the community forward. A U.S. Army veteran, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Dunham has a strong record of community involvement, serving as a board member for the Fernbank Elementary School Foundation and as part of the MBA Alumni Community Steering Group for Butler University. He has also been recognized with academic and professional honors, including a Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

• Steven Alton Meeks — Incumbent State Representative in Atlanta, GA

  Steven Meeks is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Georgia House District 178, representing the counties of Appling, Brantley, Pierce, and Wayne. He serves on key legislative committees including Economic Development & Tourism, Higher Education, Interstate Cooperation, and Special Rules. Professionally, Meeks is the Chief Operating Officer for FMR Burch Farms. His legislative office is located in Atlanta. In a past election, his race for District 178 was uncontested, which led to a non-response on policy questions regarding early childhood initiatives, as noted by GEEARS.