State House District 27 in Georgia State House District 27, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• B Lee Hawkins Jr. — Incumbent State House Representative in Gainesville, GA

  Lee Hawkins, a Republican politician from Gainesville, Georgia, was born on August 22, 1950. A dentist by profession, he is an incumbent member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 27th district, first elected in 2012. He previously served two terms in the State Senate from 2006 to 2010. Representing conservative values, Hawkins earned an 86% score from the Institute for Legislative Analysis in 2024, recognized as a "Defender of Limited Government." He chairs the Health Committee and serves on multiple others. Hawkins is seeking reelection in the 2026 primary election. He is married to Sharon.

• Joseph Ivey Kirkland Iv — Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 27 in GA

  Joseph Ivey Kirkland IV is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 27. He is seeking election in the 2026 cycle, participating in the Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. If successful in the primary, he would advance to the general election on November 3, 2026. He is challenging incumbent Republican Lee Hawkins Jr. for the seat.