State Senate District 40 in Georgia State Senate District 40, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Sally R Harrell — Incumbent State Senator in Atlanta, GA

  Sally Harrell is an incumbent Democratic State Senator in Georgia, representing the 40th District (DeKalb and Gwinnett counties). Sworn in January 2019, she previously served in the Georgia House from 1999-2005. A social worker, Senator Harrell co-chaired the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children, spearheading bipartisan bills to protect kids online and foster healthier digital environments. Her work contributed to Georgia's recognition as a "Rising Star" in a national childhood index for its efforts in this field. She is running for re-election to continue her focus on critical issues.

• Melina Renee Mast — Candidate for State Senate in GA

  Melina Renee Mast is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Georgia State Senate, representing District 40. She is on the ballot for the Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026. As of now, details regarding her specific campaign themes or policy positions are not available, as she has not yet completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey.