State Senate District 19 in Georgia State Senate District 19, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• David Sikes — Incumbent Toombs County Commission Chair in GA

  David Sikes, a Republican, is running for the Georgia State Senate, District 19, in the 2026 primary. He currently serves as Chairman of the Toombs County Commission and brings a decade of political experience to his campaign. Sikes identifies as a conservative leader guided by faith, family, and community values. He advocates for lower taxes, efficient government, and is proudly pro-life and pro-Second Amendment. He aims to bring proven leadership to Atlanta, fighting to keep taxes low and government accountable. David and his wife, Brandy, have three children: Jonah, Anna Jane, and Lucy. He seeks to continue the trusted reputation established by Senator Blake Tillery.

• Dwayne Hamilton Gillis — Georgia Superior Court Judge - Waycross Circuit, Seat 2 in GA

  Dwayne Hamilton Gillis is a candidate for Georgia State Senate District 19 in the 2026 Republican Primary. A Georgia Superior Court Judge who served over 24 years, he is also a farmer, former police officer, lawyer, small business owner, and deacon. Gillis advocates for conservative family values, including pro-life and Second Amendment protections, and emphasizes supporting law enforcement. His economic platform focuses on attracting jobs to South Georgia, cutting business regulations, and lowering taxes and insurance premiums. He felt called to serve in a new way, aiming to fight for South Georgia's values and needs.

• Travis Hodges — Candidate for State Senate in GA

  Travis Hodges is a Republican Party candidate campaigning for a seat in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 19. He is slated to participate in the Republican primary election on May 19, 2026, where he will be on the ballot alongside fellow Republican candidates Dwayne H. Gillis and David Sikes. Hodges is seeking to serve in the Georgia State Senate, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. His candidacy marks his effort to secure a role in state-level politics.

• Eduardo Noel Delgado — Candidate for Georgia State Senate in GA

  Eduardo "Eddy" Noel Delgado is a Democratic candidate running for the Georgia State Senate, representing District 19, in the 2026 Primary Election. He is seeking to serve in the state legislature. As of now, he has not received any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations. His candidacy is focused on the Georgia political landscape.

• Joshua C Wilkerson — Prophet and Christian Speaker in Baxley, GA, GA

  Joshua Wilkerson is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, representing District 19. He is running in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026. Based in Baxley, Georgia, Wilkerson is also identified as Prophet Joshua C. Wilkerson, a Christian speaker. A key policy position for him is the support for congressional term limits; he has signed a pledge to advocate for a resolution calling for an Article V convention for this purpose. His campaign, "Joshua for Georgia Senate," encourages community engagement.