State Senate District 39 in Georgia State Senate District 39, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Sonya Mclaughlin Halpern — Incumbent State Senator in Atlanta, GA

  Sonya Halpern is an incumbent Georgia State Senator representing the 39th District, which encompasses portions of Fulton County. First elected in 2020, she is currently serving her third term and is running for re-election in the 2026 Georgia Primary. She holds leadership roles as Vice Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus and Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Urban Affairs, and is a member of committees including Appropriations, Education and Youth, and Health and Human Services. Her legislative priorities focus on strengthening K-12 public education, expanding workforce and economic opportunities for all Georgians, protecting women's reproductive rights, and advocating for fair redistricting and expanded ballot access. Halpern champions economic mobility and equity.

• John Franklin Guest Jr. — Candidate for State Senate in GA

  John Franklin Guest Jr. is a Republican candidate campaigning for a seat in the Georgia State Senate. He is slated to participate in a primary election in 2026. His electoral record indicates previous engagement in political races, having registered one loss and no wins, with an average vote share of 8.2%. He is running to represent the state in the State Senate.