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Several elections took place in the U.S. state ofGeorgia in 2023. The municipal general election was held on November 7, 2023.
A special election was held on January 3 for House District 7 to succeed House SpeakerDavid Ralston (R) following his death on November 16, 2022.[1] All five candidates who qualified were Republicans. Sheree Ralston and Johnny Chastain advanced to the runoff on January 31, with Chastain defeating Ralston.
A special election was held on January 31 for House District 119. The seat became vacant after representative-elect Danny Rampey (R) indicated his intention to resign after being sworn in on January 9, 2023.[2]
A special election was held on January 31 for Senate District 11. IncumbentDean Burke (R) resigned from the Georgia State Senate on December 30, 2022, to become chief medical officer at the Georgia Department of Community Health.[3] RepublicanSam Watson won outright, defeating Democrat Mary Weaver-Anderson and LibertarianJohn Monds.[4]
A special election was held on January 31 for House District 172 afterSam Watson (R) resigned to run for Senate District 11. RepublicanCharles Cannon won the special election without opposition.[4]
A special election was held on March 21 for House District 75 afterMike Glanton (D) resigned. DemocratEric Bell II won outright, defeating Democrat Herman "Drew" Andrews and Republican Della Ashley.[5]
A special election was held on May 16 for House District 68 following the death ofTish Naghise (D). DemocratDerrick Jackson defeated Democrat Mark Baker to win.[6]
