State House District 19 in Georgia State House District 19, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Joseph Brian Gullett — Incumbent State Representative in Atlanta, GA

  Joseph Gullett is a Republican State Representative for District 19 in Georgia, currently serving in the State House. A Technology Professional by trade, he is married to Jessica. As an incumbent, he has actively sponsored legislation focusing on public health, including guidelines for colorectal cancer screening and revising provisions for veterinary teletriage. He has also championed bills concerning fire protection safety standards and vacancies on the Georgia Public Defender Council. His voting record reflects support for government transparency, designated Fentanyl and Opioid Awareness Day, and the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act." He consistently works from the State Capitol in Atlanta.

• Cynthia Starke-Jones — Educator in Dallas, Georgia, GA

  Cynthia Starke-Jones is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 19, in the 2026 primary election. An educator residing in Dallas, Georgia, she has two daughters. She is a graduate of Charles L. Harper High School and holds a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University, a master's from the University of Phoenix, and a specialist's degree from Piedmont University. Her professional background includes teaching and experience in planning and budgeting for non-profit and for-profit organizations. Starke-Jones also serves as the District Director for the 9th District Georgia Parent Teacher Association. She has previously sought office, running for Paulding County Board of Commissioners in 2022 and for Paulding County Board of Education Member. Her platform includes improving student wellbeing through resource provision, decreasing property taxes, attracting businesses, and addressing broadband internet and recreational facilities in Paulding County.