State House District 25 in Georgia State House District 25, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Muhammed Metin Vargonen — Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 25 in GA

  Metin Vargonen is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 25. He is currently on the ballot for the Democratic primary, scheduled for May 19, 2026, where he will compete against Elaine Padgett. His campaign is focused on flipping the District 25 seat, which has been under Republican representation for nearly a decade. Following the primary, the general election for the seat will take place on November 3, 2026. Vargonen has engaged with voters by completing Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

• Mathew Philip — Pastor in Cumming, GA

  Mathew Philip is running for the Georgia State House to bring fresh ideas and real solutions to his community. A resident of the Cumming area for 14 years, he lives there with his family and serves as the pastor of a multicultural church. He is committed to listening, working hard, and standing up for every voice in his district. Philip aims to address the rising cost of living and the challenge of finding affordable housing, focusing on solutions that improve people's lives by ensuring safe communities, good schools, opportunity, and a better future for children.

• Todd Jones — Incumbent State Representative in Cumming, GA

  Todd Jones is an incumbent State Representative for Georgia's District 25, which includes parts of Forsyth and Fulton counties. A Technology Executive by profession, he was first sworn into office in January 2017. He identifies as a "Relentless Conservative" and currently serves as Chairman of the Technology & Infrastructure Innovation Committee. His committee assignments also include Appropriations, Education, Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications, Health, Judiciary, Special Committee on Resource Management, and Ways & Means. He resides in Cumming with his wife, Tracey, and is campaigning for re-election.