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    Columbus · Harris County State House, District 139 Election Results 2026

    CNAW2 Election Desk — November 3, 2026 · Updated 1:38 PM ET
    Carmen Rice, winner, Columbus · Harris County State House, District 139

    Key takeaways

    • Carmen Rice won the race for Columbus · Harris County State House, District 139 with 55.8% of the vote to Elliot Valdez’s 44.2%, according to unofficial results from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office.
    • 100% of the vote is counted; the margin is 2,634 votes.
    • The seat stays in Republican hands.
    • Results are unofficial until certified.
    Columbus · Harris CountyState House, District 139
    Winner called

    Rice wins by 2,634 votes

    Elliot ValdezDemocrat · 10,091 votes
    Carmen RiceRepublican · Incumbent · 12,725 votes
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    Results from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office · unofficial until certified