Dempsey Wins Georgia House District 13 Seat

Why it matters

Dempsey has represented the district for nearly two decades, and her win secures continuity in the seat for another two-year term. Her stated priorities focus on families and children as state lawmakers and local leaders work through issues following the election.

The details

Dempsey said she will maintain relationships with Rome, Floyd County, and school system officials, and that her relationships with lawmakers extend across party lines. She said she is prepared to work with the incoming governor's administration on common-ground issues.

Timeline

1. Tuesday, November 3, 2026: General election in which Dempsey won re-election

2. Next two years: Dempsey's new two-year legislative term

Political Context

Georgia House members serve two-year terms, so every seat is contested on a biennial cycle, and Dempsey's re-election keeps the District 13 seat in her hands through the next session. The result reflects the district's continued support for a longtime incumbent heading into a new legislative period.

The takeaway

Continuity in a legislative seat often shapes how local priorities reach the state capitol, and Dempsey's emphasis on working with local leaders signals how she intends to approach the next two years.

What happens next

Dempsey begins her new two-year term in the Georgia House of Representatives, and lawmakers will continue sorting out post-election matters in the coming period.

Further reading

For more on how state legislative races are decided, see Elections coverage across Georgia.