# Georgia State House — District 162 — 2026 Candidates — The GA Files

> Where the 2026 candidates for Georgia State House — District 162 stand — bio, prior offices, top donors, positions on DEI, LGBTQ+, abortion, and data centers, plus any scandals. Sourced.

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# Georgia State House — District 162

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### Orlando Scott
Democratic nominee · Savannah retail manager

Orlando Scott was born in Savannah and graduated from Savannah State University. A retail district manager with more than 20 years in multi-unit retail leadership, he has served as treasurer of the Chatham County Democratic Committee. He ran unsuccessfully for the Chatham County Commission in 2020 and for state Senate District 2 in 2022, and was unopposed in the 2026 Democratic primary.

#### Previously held

- 2022 candidate, Georgia Senate District 2
- 2020 candidate, Chatham County Commission

#### Top contributors

$6,700 raised and $2,026 on hand; his largest donor is a trial-lawyers' PAC.

- $3,000.00 — Civil Justice PAC, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
- $2,000.00 — Andrew Conn (Savannah, GA)
- $1,000.00 — AHI Investments (Savannah, GA)
- $400.00 — Alex Manker (Savannah, GA)
- $300.00 — Georgia State AFL-CIO (Atlanta, GA)

**$6,700** raised · **$2,026** 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/) · [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott) · [Savannah Tribune — Orlando Scott announces campaign for Georgia Senate District 2 seat (2022)](https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/orlando-scott-announces-campaign-for-georgia-senate-district-2-seat/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 162](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_162) · [Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (2024 presidential margins by district)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Georgia_House_of_Representatives_election)

#### Where they stand

Education

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Healthcare

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. In a 2022 candidate survey he listed Medicaid expansion as a priority.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Minimum Wage

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Homelessness

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Veterans Affairs

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Immigration

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Gun Control

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Abortion

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
LGBTQ+

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
DEI

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Marijuana

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)
Data centers

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: [Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)

#### Accountability File

None documented.

[Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Orlando_Scott)

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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. Corrections welcome via the contact link in the footer. Last updated 2026-06-17.