State House District 83 in Georgia State House District 83, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Karen Elizabeth Lupton — Incumbent State Representative in Chamblee, GA

  Karen Elizabeth Lupton is an incumbent State Representative for Georgia House District 83, a role she currently holds until January 2027. Living in Chamblee, DeKalb County, she previously served on the Chamblee City Council, guiding the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. A parent of public school children, she has been involved with school education foundations. Her professional background is rooted in music, where she performed as a classically trained singer for over two decades and worked as a Program Coordinator for Songs for Seniors. As a Democrat, she advocates for restoring women's reproductive rights, increasing tenant protections, protecting the Okefenokee Swamp, and preventing gun violence. She also champions increased funding for specialized nurses, affordable healthcare, and safeguarding voting rights, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation to move Georgia forward.

• James Trip Smith — Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives, District 83 in GA

  James Trip Smith is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 83. He is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. This race currently has no incumbent. No further details regarding his professional background, policy positions, or specific reasons for his candidacy are available in the provided information.