Georgia Special Election for House District 139
Three Georgia Republicans and an independent are running in a Tuesday special election to replace state Rep. Richard Smith of Columbus, who died. No Democrats qualified in what historically has been a Republican district. The election is only for the remainder of Smith's term through the end of this year.
Key Points
- Special election to replace late Rep. Richard Smith
- All candidates running together with no primaries
- Election is only for the remainder of the term
Pros
- Opportunity for new leadership in the district
- Variety of candidates from different backgrounds
Cons
- No Democratic candidates in the race
- Potential for a runoff election if no candidate wins a majority