Bentley Hudgins to Compete in District 90 Election

The Democratic nominee faces Republican Samantha Boston in the race for Georgia House District 90 on November 3.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Civic Engagement

Bentley Hudgins to Compete in District 90 Election

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Democratic nominee Bentley Hudgins prepares for the upcoming November 3 election for Georgia House District 90, which covers parts of eastern Atlanta and southern DeKalb County. Hudgins faces Republican challenger Samantha Boston in the contest.

Why it matters

If elected, Hudgins is expected to become the first out transgender and nonbinary member of the Georgia legislature and the first Japanese American state representative in the Deep South. The candidate holds a philosophy degree from Mercer University and has a background working with organizations such as the ACLU of Georgia and the Human Rights Campaign.

The candidate previously secured $500,000 in county restoration and planning investments for Longdale Park. Hudgins also organized a vigil for the Pulse massacre that drew 300 attendees.

The players

Bentley Hudgins

The Democratic nominee for Georgia House District 90 is a former state director for the Human Rights Campaign with a background in policy advocacy.

Samantha Boston

The Republican candidate is running against Bentley Hudgins for the House District 90 seat.

Bee Nguyen

A political figure for whom Bentley Hudgins previously served as a campaign canvasser.

ACLU of Georgia

A civil rights organization where Bentley Hudgins previously held a position.

Human Rights Campaign

A national advocacy organization where the candidate served as the Georgia state director.

The details

Hudgins served as a campaign canvasser for Bee Nguyen and previously worked as the Georgia state director for the Human Rights Campaign. The candidate, who was diagnosed as legally deaf at age 19, focused on converting evidence of neighborhood gunfire into specific county infrastructure investments.

The Pulse massacre vigil organized by Hudgins occurred in 2016.
The election for Georgia House District 90 takes place on November 3, 2026.

Political Context

Opponents and local Republican groups have historically emphasized different fiscal priorities for the DeKalb County region. These factions often push back against the progressive platform policies championed by Democratic nominees in urban districts.

Residents of eastern Atlanta and southern DeKalb County will see their representation in the state legislature decided by this election. The outcome will influence future funding allocations for local parks and public safety initiatives in the district.

The takeaway

Voters in District 90 are choosing between different visions for community development and legislative representation. Candidates in local districts often leverage specific local projects to demonstrate their ability to deliver results for constituents.