Election 2024: Who’s qualified to run for Congress, state Legislature

See who has qualified to run for key federal and state offices in Georgia.

Qualifying for U.S. House, state Legislature and other down-ballot races runs from March 4 to March 8. Here’s a list of who has filed to run, according to data from the Georgia Secretary of State. Candidates could change as this list is accurate as of March 8.

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