# Georgia State House — District 128 — 2026 Candidates — The GA Files > Where the 2026 candidates for Georgia State House — District 128 stand — bio, prior offices, top donors, positions on DEI, LGBTQ+, abortion, and data centers, plus any scandals. Sourced. *Source: https://thegafiles.com/candidates/house-district-128.html · The GA Files (thegafiles.com)* --- [← 2026 Candidates](https://thegafiles.com/candidates.html) # Georgia State House — District 128 D ### Tyrone A. Evans Democratic nominee · accountant and health-care executive Tyrone Evans is a Baldwin County accountant of more than 30 years who has spent more than 20 years in health-care and senior leadership roles, including behavioral health, mental health and hospital leadership. He has served for 10 years on the board of the Development Authority of Milledgeville and Baldwin County. He won the May Democratic primary over Rameriz Lewis with about 60%. #### Previously held - First run for the General Assembly - Board member, Development Authority of Milledgeville and Baldwin County (10 years) #### Top contributors $5,093 raised plus $4,564 in loans; he has spent $8,118 and has $2,281 on hand. His largest donor is himself. - $1,643.00 — Tyrone A. Evans (Hardwick, GA — the candidate; two entries) - $500.00 — S. Sweat (Summerville, SC) - $500.00 — R. Wilson (Macon, GA) - $500.00 — V. Simmons (McDonough, GA) - $300.00 — J. McCollumn (Warner Robins, GA) - $250.00 — R. Sanders (Detroit, MI) - $150.00 — D. Stillings (Macon, GA) **$5,093** raised · **$2,281** cash on hand — as of **Sep 14, 2026** (GA Ethics latest filing). Source: [Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026](https://peachfile.ethics.ga.gov/) · [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) · [Union-Recorder — Griffin turns back Sheppard for House seat 149; Evans defeats Lewis in Baldwin Co. (May 20, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/20/griffin-turns-back-sheppard-for-house-seat-149-evans-defeats-lewis-in-baldwin-co/) · [Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (primary results; 2024 presidential margins by district)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Georgia_House_of_Representatives_election) #### Where they stand Education We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Healthcare We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He lists health-care advocacy among his priorities, drawing on two decades in health-care leadership. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Minimum Wage We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility and partnering with local officials on their strategic plans across the six-county district. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Homelessness We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Veterans Affairs We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Immigration We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Gun Control We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Abortion We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) LGBTQ+ We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) DEI We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Marijuana We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) Data centers We reviewed his campaign coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Union-Recorder — Evans, Lewis vying to ascend to District 128 House seat (May 1, 2026)](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) #### Accountability File None documented. [Union-Recorder — candidate profile](https://unionrecorder.com/2026/05/01/evans-lewis-vying-to-ascend-to-district-128-house-seat/) R ### Trey Sheppard Republican nominee · Sandersville trucking executive Trey Sheppard (Howard C. Sheppard) is a lifelong Sandersville resident and co-president of Howard Sheppard, Inc., a family trucking and logistics company. He is chairman of Citizens Bank of the South, a former chairman of the state board of the Technical College System of Georgia, and has served with the Washington County Development Authority, the Georgia Motor Trucking Association and the Georgia Mining Association. He and his wife, Emily, have four children. He was unopposed in the May Republican primary. #### Previously held - First run for the General Assembly - Former chairman, State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia #### Top contributors $214,260 raised with no loans; he has spent $102,720 and has $111,540 on hand. His largest donors are individuals and businesses from Washington County and around the state, including a beer distributor and a GOP-aligned PAC. - $5,000.00 — Ames Barnett (Watkinsville, GA) - $5,000.00 — Dhaval Doshi (Stockbridge, GA) - $5,000.00 — PMG Rentals LLC (Statesboro, GA) - $5,000.00 — Dwain Sammons (Sandersville, GA) - $5,000.00 — Chris Boyd (Warthen, GA) - $5,000.00 — American Tank Maintenance (Warthen, GA) - $3,500.00 — Robert Stockton (Clayton, GA) - $3,300.00 — Sam Bacon (Atlanta, GA) - $3,300.00 — Bibb Distributing Company (Macon, GA) - $3,300.00 — Competitive Georgia Action Inc (Griffin, GA) **$214,260** raised · **$111,540** cash on hand — as of **Sep 14, 2026** (GA Ethics latest filing). Source: [Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026](https://peachfile.ethics.ga.gov/) · [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) · [Trey Sheppard for State House — Sheppard announces run for House District 128](https://treysheppard.com/sheppard-announces-run-for-house-district-128/) · [Georgia College Front Page — Rep. Mack Jackson announces retirement from the state legislature (April 17, 2026)](https://frontpage.gcsu.edu/node/24416) · [Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (primary results; 2024 presidential margins by district)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Georgia_House_of_Representatives_election) #### Where they stand Education Favors local control: “Parents, teachers, and our local communities know best,” not “unelected bureaucrats” or Washington; supports “high standards, local control, and opportunities.” Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Healthcare We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. On rural health care, he says he will “strengthen local hospitals and clinics” without interference from “distant big-city bureaucrats.” Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Minimum Wage We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He supports “free enterprise” and cutting “unnecessary regulations.” Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Homelessness We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Veterans Affairs We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Immigration We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Gun Control We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. On public safety, he pledges police and first responders “respect, tools, and support.” Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Abortion We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) LGBTQ+ We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) DEI We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Marijuana We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) Data centers We reviewed his campaign site as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Trey Sheppard for State House — campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) #### Accountability File None documented. [Campaign site](https://treysheppard.com/) [⬇ Share image](https://thegafiles.com/share/candidates/house-district-128.png) [⬇ Download for offline](https://thegafiles.com/candidates/house-district-128.offline.html) Every entry is drawn from published reporting, official records, or the candidate's own statements, with sources on each item. Policy summaries are condensed from that reporting and reflect the candidate's stated positions; where a matter is an allegation or unresolved, that is noted, and inclusion is not a finding of guilt. Contributor figures are early/partial where the official itemized filings (Georgia Ethics Commission) are still being compiled. 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