State House District 58 in Georgia State House District 58, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Demetria Henderson — Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 58 in GA

  Demetria Henderson, a Democrat, is running for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 58, in the May 19, 2026 primary election. Her platform focuses on protecting women's reproductive rights and ensuring access to safe healthcare. She champions civil liberties, human rights, and inclusive policies for all residents. Henderson supports community-centered public safety, advocating for youth programs and mental health initiatives. She is dedicated to expanding access to quality education, including support for students with disabilities, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities. Additionally, Henderson aims to improve affordable and accessible healthcare for families and seniors, advocating for expanded access and community clinics.

• Edith M. Ladipo — Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 58 in Atlanta, GA

  Edith Ladipo, a Democrat, is a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 58 in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026. She previously sought office for Atlanta City Council District 11 in 2017. During that campaign, she articulated primary concerns regarding community disinvestment, deterioration, blighted conditions, crime, and the inadequate enforcement of sanitation and housing codes. Her proposed solutions included strict enforcement of existing ordinances and the development of programs, potentially supported by federal funding or community trust funds, to assist residents in maintaining their homes and enhancing community quality.

• Kyle Lamont — Hospitality management professional in Atlanta, GA

  Kyle Lamont, a Democrat, is seeking election to the Georgia House of Representatives, District 58, in the May 2026 primary. A graduate of Marietta High School and Georgia State University (2024), he brings experience in hospitality management. His extensive public service includes leadership roles like President of the Oakland City Community Organization and membership on the Atlanta Land Trust and Development Authority of Fulton County. Lamont’s campaign focuses on fully funding education, increasing teacher compensation, and ensuring state policy reflects resident needs, aiming to protect homeowners and expand opportunity for District 58.

• Mathewos Samson — Community organizer in Atlanta, GA

  Mathewos Samson is a community organizer, democratic socialist, and lifelong Atlantan running for Georgia House District 58. Raised in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward by immigrant parents, he was driven to politics by the unaffordability of Georgia and the impact of gentrification on his community. He advocates for universal healthcare, including comprehensive reproductive and gender-affirming care, and a single-payer system. Samson also champions housing as a human right, proposing rent control, ending corporate ownership of single-family homes, and investing in social housing. He aims to bring working-class representation to the state capitol, rejecting corporate donations to ensure an economy that truly works for families.

• Torrey D Balam — Candidate for State House District 58 in GA

  Torrey D. Balam is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 58. He is currently on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. Balam is running unopposed in his primary race, positioning him to advance to the general election on November 3, 2026. The specific district he aims to represent currently has no incumbent. No details regarding his professional background or specific policy positions are available in the provided information.