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 Precinct results Gisler: 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Guest: 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
A special election was held in State House District 121 of Georgia on December 9, 2025, to fill a vacant seat. The election resulted in a Democratic gain, which was considered to be an upset. [a] The district had voted for Trump by 12 points in the 2024 election. [4]
In the 2024 election, State Rep. Marcus Wiedower, a Republican, defeated Eric Gisler with 61.1% of the vote. [5]
On October 28, 2025, Wiedower resigned. [6] [7] He explained that he was no longer able to fully allocate his attention and time on political responsibilities because of his private-sector professional obligations. [6]
On November 3, 2025, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger issued a call for the special election, scheduling it for December 9. If a runoff election had been needed, it would have been held on January 6, 2026. [8]
Eric Gisler was already running for the seat in the 2026 election. [6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Martin Gisler | 5,873 | 50.85% | +11.98% | |
| Republican | Mack "Dutch" Guest IV | 5,676 | 49.15% | –11.98% | |
| Total votes | 11,549 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic gain from Republican | |||||
Gisler's victory is a major upset, as President Trump won the district by 12 points last year, Decision Desk HQ data shows.
