The GA Files · 2026 Candidates

Georgia State House — District 162

Orlando Scott (D) — no Republican opponent

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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.

  • $3,000.00Civil Justice PAC, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
  • $2,000.00Andrew Conn (Savannah, GA)
  • $1,000.00AHI Investments (Savannah, GA)
  • $400.00Alex Manker (Savannah, GA)
  • $300.00Georgia 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 · Ballotpedia — Orlando Scott · Savannah Tribune — Orlando Scott announces campaign for Georgia Senate District 2 seat (2022) · Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 162 · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia House of Representatives election (2024 presidential margins by district)

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
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
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
Homelessness

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — 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
Immigration

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — 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
Abortion

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — 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
DEI

We reviewed his 2026 campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.

Source: Ballotpedia — 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
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

Accountability File

None documented.

Every entry is drawn from published reporting, official records, or the candidate's own statements, with sources on each item. Policy summaries are condensed and reflect stated positions; allegations or unresolved matters are labeled as such, and inclusion is not a finding of guilt. Last updated 2026-06-17.