State House District 40 in Georgia State House District 40, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Elisa Yvette Lassiter — Candidate for State House in Douglasville, GA, GA

  Elisa Lassiter brings over two decades of dedicated public service, community advocacy, and policy expertise to her campaign for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 40. Committed to servant leadership, she champions working families by advocating for economic stability and growth. Her platform prioritizes quality healthcare, affordable housing, and dignified living for seniors, while also promoting accessibility, independence, and full inclusion for people with disabilities. Lassiter aims to give a powerful voice to all historically overlooked communities, striving to foster a District 40 where every resident has the opportunity to thrive and every voice is heard and valued.

• Kimberly Rainwater New — Incumbent Georgia Representative in Douglasville, GA

  Kimberly Rainwater New is a 7th-generation Douglas County resident and incumbent Georgia State Representative. A conservative business owner with her husband for over 20 years, she previously led the Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Named Woman of the Year by Epsilon Sigma Alpha – Georgia State Council for her fundraising efforts, her family has deep community roots, including a great-grandfather who built the old Douglasville courthouse. She champions conservative principles, advocating for policies like requiring sheriffs to report illegal aliens, tax relief, increased child tax deductions, and fully funding public schools. She runs to bring her business experience and conservative values to the State House.