Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent

Al Williams

About the District Census Topic | Value

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Population | 55,803
Gender |

49.1% Male

50.9% Female

Race |

37.9% White

46% Black

2% Asian

0.4% Native American

0.7% Pacific Islander

Ethnicity | 10.6% Hispanic
Median household income | $50,728
High school graduation rate | 91.4%
College graduation rate | 19.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 census and 2020 ACS data. Percentages are rounded to the nearest 0.1%.

Georgia House of Representatives District 168 is represented by Al Williams (D).

As of the 2020 Census, Georgia state representatives represented an average of 59,510 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 53,820 residents.

## Contents

* 1 About the chamber
* 1.1 Qualifications
* 1.2 Salaries
* 1.3 Vacancies
* 2 District map
* 3 Redistricting
* 3.1 2020-2022
* 4 Elections
* 4.1 2022
* 4.2 2020
* 4.3 2018
* 4.4 2016
* 4.5 2014
* 4.6 2012
* 5 Campaign contributions
* 6 See also
* 7 External links
* 8 Footnotes

## About the chamber[edit]

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Georgia legislators assume office the second Monday in January.

### Qualifications[edit]

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

Paragraph 3 of Section 2 of Article 3 of the Georgia Constitution states, "At the time of their election, the members of the House of Representatives shall be citizens of the United States, shall be at least 21 years of age, shall have been citizens of this state for at least two years, and shall have been legal residents of the territory embraced within the district from which elected for at least one year."[1]

### Salaries[edit]

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislative salaries, 2022

Salary| Per diem
$17,341/year| $247/day. Set by the Legislative Services Committee. Unvouchered.

### Vacancies[edit]

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the Georgia General Assembly, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. The governor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. The election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.[2]

See sources: Georgia Code § 21-2-544

## District map[edit]

## Redistricting[edit]

### 2020-2022[edit]

See also: Redistricting in Georgia after the 2020 census

On December 30, 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed Georgia's Senate and House district maps into law. The state Senate approved its map on November 9, 2021, with a 34-21 vote followed by the state House voting 96-70 in favor on November 15, 2021.[3] The state House approved its map on Nov. 10 with a 99-79 vote followed by the state Senate voting 32-21 in favor on Nov. 12. These maps take effect for Georgia's 2022 state legislative elections.

How does redistricting in Georgia work? In Georgia, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority in each chamber is required to approve redistricting plans, which are subject to veto by the governor.[4]

The Georgia Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.[4][5]

### Georgia House of Representatives District 168
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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### Georgia House of Representatives District 168
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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## Elections[edit]

### 2022[edit]

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

##### General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent Al Williams is running in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 168 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

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| Al Williams (D)

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent Al Williams defeated Micah Smith in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 168 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Al Williams |

81.4

| 3,609

| Micah Smith |

18.6

| 824

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source 1 Source 2

| Total votes: 4,433

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### 2020[edit]

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

##### General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent Al Williams won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 168 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Al Williams (D)  |

100.0

| 17,006

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 17,006

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent Al Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 168 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Al Williams |

100.0

| 6,641

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 6,641

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### 2018[edit]

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

##### General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent Al Williams won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 168 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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|
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✔ |

| Al Williams (D)  |

100.0

| 11,947

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 11,947

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Incumbent Al Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 168 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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|
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✔ |

| Al Williams |

100.0

| 3,134

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

| Total votes: 3,134

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### 2016[edit]

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Al Williams ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 168 general election.[6][7]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 168 General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Al Williams Incumbent (unopposed) | 100.00% | 12,939
Total Votes | 12,939
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

Incumbent Al Williams ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 168 Democratic primary.[8][9]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 168 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party | Candidate
| Democratic |  Al Williams Incumbent (unopposed)

### 2014[edit]

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Al Williams was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[10][11][12]

### 2012[edit]

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on July 31, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 25, 2012. Incumbent Al Williams (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.[13][14]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 168, General Election, 2012 Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes

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| Democratic  | Al Williams Incumbent | 100% | 12,536
Total Votes | 12,536

## Campaign contributions[edit]

From 2004 to 2018, candidates for Georgia House of Representatives District 168 raised a total of $343,656. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $42,957 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, Georgia House of Representatives District 168

Year | Amount | Candidates | Average
2018 | $29,850 | 1 | $29,850
2016 | $27,100 | 1 | $27,100
2014 | $19,675 | 1 | $19,675
2012 | $14,125 | 1 | $14,125
2010 | $47,405 | 1 | $47,405
2008 | $4,270 | 1 | $4,270
2006 | $141,423 | 1 | $141,423
2004 | $59,808 | 1 | $59,808
Total | $343,656 | 8 | $42,957

## See also[edit]

| Suggest a link

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* Georgia State Legislature
* Georgia State Senate
* Georgia House of Representatives

## External links[edit]

* The Georgia State Legislature

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Constitution of the State of Georgia," accessed February 12, 2021
2. ↑ The State of Georgia, "Official Code of Georgia," accessed May 22, 2014 (Statute 21-2-544)
3. ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "SB 1EX," accessed Nov. 16, 2021
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 All About Redistricting, "Georgia," accessed April 23, 2015
5. ↑ Georgia Constitution, "Article 3, Section 2," accessed April 23, 2015
6. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
7. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
8. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
9. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
10. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
11. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
12. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
13. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed November 16, 2012
14. ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012

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Current members of the Georgia House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:David Ralston

Minority Leader:James Beverly

Representatives

District 1

Mike Cameron (R)

District 2

Steve Tarvin (R)

District 3

Dewayne Hill (R)

District 4

Kasey Carpenter (R)

District 5

Matt Barton (R)

District 6

Jason Ridley (R)

District 7

David Ralston (R)

District 8

Stan Gunter (R)

District 9

Will Wade (R)

District 10

Victor Anderson (R)

District 11

Rick Jasperse (R)

District 12

Eddie Lumsden (R)

District 13

Katie Dempsey (R)

District 14

Mitchell Scoggins (R)

District 15

Matthew Gambill (R)

District 16

Trey Kelley (R)

District 17

Martin Momtahan (R)

District 18

Tyler Smith (R)

District 19

Joseph Gullett (R)

District 20

Charlice Byrd (R)

District 21

Brad Thomas (R)

District 22

Wes Cantrell (R)

District 23

Mandi Ballinger (R)

District 24

Sheri Gilligan (R)

District 25

Todd Jones (R)

District 26

Lauren McDonald (R)

District 27

Lee Hawkins (R)

District 28

Chris Erwin (R)

District 29

Matt Dubnik (R)

District 30

Emory Dunahoo (R)

District 31

Thomas Benton (R)

District 32

Alan Powell (R)

District 33

Rob Leverett (R)

District 34

Devan Seabaugh (R)

District 35

Ed Setzler (R)

District 36

Ginny Ehrhart (R)

District 37

Mary Frances Williams (D)

District 38

David Wilkerson (D)

District 39

Erica Thomas (D)

District 40

Erick Allen (D)

District 41

Michael Smith (D)

District 42

Teri Anulewicz (D)

District 43

Sharon Cooper (R)

District 44

Don Parsons (R)

District 45

Mitchell Kaye (R)

District 46

John Carson (R)

District 47

Jan Jones (R)

District 48

Mary Robichaux (D)

District 49

Charles Martin (R)

District 50

Angelika Kausche (D)

District 51

Josh McLaurin (D)

District 52

Shea Roberts (D)

District 53

Sheila Jones (D)

District 54

Betsy Holland (D)

District 55

Marie Metze (D)

District 56

Mesha Mainor (D)

District 57

Stacey Evans (D)

District 58

Park Cannon (D)

District 59

David Dreyer (D)

District 60

Kim Schofield (D)

District 61

Roger Bruce (D)

District 62

William Boddie (D)

District 63

Debra Bazemore (D)

District 64

Derrick Jackson (D)

District 65

Mandisha Thomas (D)

District 66

Kimberly Alexander (D)

District 67

Micah Gravley (R)

District 68

J. Collins (R)

District 69

Randy Nix (R)

District 70

Lynn Smith (R)

District 71

Philip Singleton (R)

District 72

Josh Bonner (R)

District 73

Karen Mathiak (R)

District 74

Yasmin Neal (D)

District 75

Mike Glanton (D)

District 76

Sandra Scott (D)

District 77

Rhonda Burnough (D)

District 78

Demetrius Douglas (D)

District 79

Michael Wilensky (D)

District 80

Matthew Wilson (D)

District 81

Scott Holcomb (D)

District 82

Mary Oliver (D)

District 83

Becky Evans (D)

District 84

Renitta Shannon (D)

District 85

Karla Drenner (D)

District 86

Zulma Lopez (D)

District 87

Viola Davis (D)

District 88

Billy Mitchell (D)

District 89

Bee Nguyen (D)

District 90

Angela Moore (D)

District 91

Rhonda Taylor (D)

District 92

Doreen Carter (D)

District 93

Dar'shun Kendrick (D)

District 94

Karen Bennett (D)

District 95

Beth Moore (D)

District 96

Pedro Marin (D)

District 97

Bonnie Rich (R)

District 98

David Clark (R)

District 99

Marvin Lim (D)

District 100

Dewey McClain (D)

District 101

Samuel Park (D)

District 102

Gregg Kennard (D)

District 103

Timothy Barr (R)

District 104

Chuck Efstration (R)

District 105

Donna McLeod (D)

District 106

Rebecca Mitchell (D)

District 107

Shelly Hutchinson (D)

District 108

Jasmine Clark (D)

District 109

Regina Lewis-Ward (D)

District 110

Clint Crowe (R)

District 111

El-Mahdi Holly (D)

District 112

Dave Belton (R)

District 113

Sharon Henderson (D)

District 114

Tom Kirby (R)

District 115

Bruce Williamson (R)

District 116

Terry England (R)

District 117

Houston Gaines (R)

District 118

Spencer Frye (D)

District 119

Marcus Wiedower (R)

District 120

Trey Rhodes (R)

District 121

Barry Fleming (R)

District 122

Jodi Lott (R)

District 123

Mark Newton (R)

District 124

Vacant

District 125

Sheila Nelson (D)

District 126

Gloria Frazier (D)

District 127

Brian Prince (D)

District 128

Mack Jackson (D)

District 129

Susan Holmes (R)

District 130

David Knight (R)

District 131

Beth Camp (R)

District 132

David Jenkins (R)

District 133

Vance Smith (R)

District 134

Richard Smith (R)

District 135

Vacant

District 136

Carolyn Hugley (D)

District 137

Debbie Buckner (D)

District 138

Mike Cheokas (R)

District 139

Patty Bentley (D)

District 140

Robert Dickey (R)

District 141

Dale Washburn (R)

District 142

Miriam Paris (D)

District 143

James Beverly (D)

District 144

Danny Mathis (R)

District 145

Ricky Williams (R)

District 146

Shaw Blackmon (R)

District 147

Heath Clark (R)

District 148

Noel Williams (R)

District 149

Robert Pruitt (R)

District 150

Matt Hatchett (R)

District 151

Gerald Greene (R)

District 152

Bill Yearta (R)

District 153

CaMia Jackson (D)

District 154

Winfred Dukes (D)

District 155

Clay Pirkle (R)

District 156

Leesa Hagan (R)

District 157

Bill Werkheiser (R)

District 158

Larry Parrish (R)

District 159

Jon Burns (R)

District 160

Jan Tankersley (R)

District 161

Bill Hitchens (R)

District 162

Carl Gilliard (D)

District 163

Derek Mallow (D)

District 164

Ron Stephens (R)

District 165

Edna Jackson (D)

District 166

Jesse Petrea (R)

District 167

Buddy DeLoach (R)

District 168

Al Williams (D)

District 169

Dominic LaRiccia (R)

District 170

Penny Houston (R)

District 171

Joe Campbell (R)

District 172

Sam Watson (R)

District 173

Darlene Taylor (R)

District 174

John Corbett (R)

District 175

John LaHood (R)

District 176

James Burchett (R)

District 177

Dexter Sharper (D)

District 178

Steven Meeks (R)

District 179

Don Hogan (R)

District 180

Steven Sainz (R)

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