State Senate District 43 in Georgia State Senate District 43, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Donald Ferguson — Candidate for State Senate in Conyers, GA

  Donald "Ferg" Ferguson, a Georgia native and Rockdale County resident since 1997, is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia State Senate, representing District 43. He is challenging incumbent Tonya Anderson and Sharon Henderson in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026. Ferguson announced his candidacy, stating that the legislature is failing citizens and that divisive and frivolous political policies are causing businesses to overlook DeKalb, Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties in District 43. He believes action is needed to address these issues.

• Sharon Henderson — Incumbent Georgia House of Representatives, District 113 in Covington, GA

  Sharon Henderson, a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives for District 113 since 2021, is seeking election to the Georgia State Senate for District 43 in the 2026 Democratic primary. Born in Goose Creek, South Carolina, she earned a B.S. in organizational management and has a background as a pastor and in the banking and finance industry. Henderson, whose current House term ends in 2027, has had two bills signed into law. She is pursuing the State Senate seat despite facing controversy, including federal charges related to pandemic unemployment.

• Tonya Peterson Anderson — Incumbent State Senator in Atlanta, GA

  Tonya Anderson is an incumbent Democratic State Senator for Georgia's 43rd District, representing Dekalb, Rockdale, and Alcovy counties. A minister and consultant by profession, she is also a Christian. Her educational background includes studies at Alabama State University and Luther Rice College & Seminary. Born on July 16, she presently serves in the Georgia Senate.