# Georgia State House — District 58 — 2026 Candidates — The GA Files > Where the 2026 candidates for Georgia State House — District 58 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-58.html · The GA Files (thegafiles.com)* --- [← 2026 Candidates](https://thegafiles.com/candidates.html) # Georgia State House — District 58 D ### Mathewos Samson Democratic nominee · software engineer; DSA member Mathewos Samson is a 27-year-old software integration engineer and member of the Democratic Socialists of America. He finished second in the four-way May Democratic primary with 29%, then won the June runoff over nonprofit director Demetria Henderson with 66.3%. If elected, he would be the first Black DSA member in the Georgia General Assembly. He is endorsed by the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. #### Previously held - First run for public office - Software integration engineer #### Top contributors $84,929 raised, nearly all of it spent in a contested primary and runoff, leaving $6,406. His largest donors are individuals, the Atlanta DSA PAC, Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond's committee and two building-trades unions; he says his campaign takes no corporate money. - $6,100.00 — Nathan Knauf (Atlanta, GA) - $5,200.00 — Mathewos Samson (Atlanta, GA — the candidate) - $5,100.00 — Steven Imle (Atlanta, GA) - $5,100.00 — Atlanta DSA PAC (Atlanta, GA) - $5,100.00 — Kelsea Bond for Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) - $3,300.00 — Chris Dixon (Atlanta, GA) - $3,197.00 — Cristian Sharp (Atlanta, GA — two entries) - $1,500.00 — IUPAT DC 77 (Decatur, GA — painters' union) - $1,500.00 — IBEW PAC Educational Fund (Washington, DC) **$84,929** raised · **$6,406** 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/) · [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) · [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 campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) Healthcare Supports Medicare for All. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) Minimum Wage We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) Homelessness We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. On housing, he wants corporate landlords forced into “selling the houses they've bought, not just capping the number they can own.” Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) Veterans Affairs We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) Immigration We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) Gun Control We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) Abortion We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) LGBTQ+ We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He is endorsed by the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. Source: [LGBTQ+ Victory Fund — Mathewos Samson](https://victoryfund.org/candidate/mathewos-samson/) DEI We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. On money in politics: “We don't take money from corporations because we represent people's interests.” Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) Marijuana We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) Data centers We reviewed his campaign coverage and candidate profiles as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Capital B Atlanta — This Democratic socialist could make Georgia history in November (Aug. 2026)](https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/mathewos-samson-democratic-socialist-georgia-assembly/) · [Atlanta Civic Circle — The unexpected candidate: why DSA member Mathewos Samson is running for the legislature](https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/04/01/unexpected-candidate-dsa-mathewos-samson-legislature-georgia/) #### Accountability File None documented. [LGBTQ+ Victory Fund profile](https://victoryfund.org/candidate/mathewos-samson/) R ### Torrey Balam Republican nominee Torrey Balam won an uncontested Republican primary for this heavily Democratic seat. He has reported no campaign contributions, and we found no campaign website, candidate questionnaire or press coverage describing his background or positions as of September 2026. #### Previously held - First run for the General Assembly #### Top contributors His committee reports $0 raised and $0 on hand as of September 14, 2026. **$0** raised · **$0** 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 — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) #### Where they stand Education We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Healthcare We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Minimum Wage We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Homelessness We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Veterans Affairs We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Immigration We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Gun Control We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Abortion We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) LGBTQ+ We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) DEI We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Marijuana We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) Data centers We reviewed public campaign materials and coverage as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. Source: [Ballotpedia — Georgia House of Representatives District 58](https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_District_58) #### Accountability File None documented. 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