State Senate District 17 in Georgia State Senate District 17, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Duro Haynes — Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 17 in Stockbridge, GA, GA

  Duro Haynes, a native of Henry County, Georgia, is an alumnus of Henry County Schools and Stockbridge High. After college, he returned to serve his community, notably as a senior congressional staffer for Rep. David Scott, securing millions in federal grants for Henry and Clayton Counties. He also chaired the Henry County Democrats. Haynes is campaigning for State Senate to lower the cost of living, enhance government services, and invest in Georgia's southside. His policy priorities include safeguarding individual medical decisions, strengthening public safety by funding first responders and addressing crime's root causes, improving transportation infrastructure, supporting unions and pro-worker jobs, and boosting education with fair teacher compensation.

• Gail Davenport — Incumbent State Senator in Jonesboro, GA

  Gail Davenport is an incumbent State Senator for Georgia, first elected in 2006. A native of Atlanta and a graduate of Spelman College, she currently represents District 17, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry County. She previously represented District 44. Senator Davenport serves on committees including Appropriations, State Institutions and Property, Natural Resources and the Environment, Retirement, and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee. A dedicated Democrat, she advocates for job creation, preventing home mortgage foreclosures, supporting first-class education, safer streets, and economic opportunity. She seeks re-election to continue her service to the people of her district.