State Senate District 16 in Georgia State Senate District 16, Georgia
2026 Primary Election
- Pauline Henley — Writer in GA
Pauline Henley is a Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 16 in 2026. She served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1995, and her educational background includes a high school diploma from Pike County High School and attendance at City Colleges of Chicago. Henley's career experience also includes work as a writer. She is running for office because, as she states, "service is all I know."
- S Wimberly Hawkins — Running for State Senate District 16 in Fayetteville, GA
Sonya Wimberly Hawkins is a community advocate, leader, and entrepreneur, and a 26-year resident of Fayetteville, Georgia. She holds a bachelor's degree from Saint Leo College and attended Southern University and A&M College. Actively engaged in civic leadership, she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the NAACP, and the Fayette County Democrats. Running for the Georgia State Senate District 16, she aims to bring accountability and transparency, serving with integrity and purpose. Her campaign focuses on understanding challenges facing everyday families and building a stronger, more equitable Georgia for all. She is on the Democratic primary ballot on May 19, 2026.
- Marty H Harbin Jr. — Incumbent State Senator in Tyrone, GA, GA
Marty Harbin is an incumbent Georgia State Senator, representing District 16 since 2014. A businessman, he founded The Harbin Agency, an insurance and investment firm, after graduating from Georgia State University. He and his wife, Debbie, are longtime residents of Tyrone, with six children and many grandchildren. A Christian and deacon, he actively supports local ministries. Harbin's platform is guided by faith, family, and freedom, advocating for conservative values. He champions protecting Georgia jobs, fighting for families and economic prosperity, and upholding constitutional liberties. With an "A" rating from the NRA, he seeks re-election as a bold, conservative champion.