Teddy Reese
Democratic nominee · state representative, House District 140Tremaine “Teddy” Reese is a Columbus lawyer who has represented House District 140 since 2022, succeeding longtime Rep. Calvin Smyre. He sits on the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs committees and grew up in Gordon, Georgia. He won the May Democratic primary with 58%, over Harbison's son Edward Harbison and Alyssa Nia Williams.
Previously held
- Georgia House of Representatives, District 140 (2023–present)
Top contributors
$94,068 raised; he has spent $72,148 and has $20,920 on hand. His largest donors are individuals from Columbus and metro Atlanta, plus a film-workers PAC.
- $3,300.00Shani Forte (Columbus, GA)
- $2,500.00David Krugler (Atlanta, GA)
- $1,500.00Alex Chan (Columbus, GA)
- $1,000.00Andrew Childers (Decatur, GA)
- $1,000.00Andrew Goldner (Atlanta, GA)
- $1,000.00Ashley Mitchell (Atlanta, GA)
- $1,000.00Bethaney Embry Jones (Douglasville, GA)
- $1,000.00Film Workers PAC (Atlanta, GA)
- $1,000.00200 AMP'D LLC (Atlanta, GA)
- $1,000.00Tromix Inc (Columbus, GA)
$94,068 raised · $20,920 cash on hand — as of Sep 14, 2026 (GA Ethics latest filing).
Source: Georgia Ethics Commission (PeachFile) — cycle-to-date, Sept. 14, 2026 · Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy Reese · Wikipedia — 2026 Georgia State Senate election (2024 presidential margins by district)Where they stand
Lists public education as a priority: “A 12 billion dollar cut in public education is not acceptable.”
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026)We reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He lists affordable health care among his priorities.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026)We reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this. He lists support for veterans among his priorities.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026)We reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseWe reviewed his campaign coverage and legislative record as of September 2026 and found no stated position on this.
Source: Now Georgia — Reese tops Democratic challengers in GA Senate District 15 race (May 2026) · GA Files fact sheet — Teddy ReeseAccountability File
None documented.