Karla Drenner
Karla Drenner (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 85. She assumed office on January 8, 2001. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Drenner (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 85. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.
Biography
Drenner's professional experience includes working as regional manager of safety and health for Federal Express Ground, director of La Roche Industries Incorporated, president of DCS Incorporated, and director of operations for Mallindrodt Incorporated.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Drenner was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- Public and Community Health
- House Rules Committee
- Small Business Development Committee
- Special Committee on Resource Management
- House Urban Affairs
2023-2024
Drenner was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Small Business Development Committee, Secretary
2021-2022
Drenner was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- House Health Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Small Business Development Committee
2019-2020
Drenner was assigned to the following committees:
- House Health Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Small Business Development Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- House Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Rules |
| • Small Business Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Drenner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Rules |
| • Small Business Development |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Drenner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Rules |
| • Small Business Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Drenner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Drenner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
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General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner and Tyion Fields are running in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Karla Drenner (D) | |
| Tyion Fields (R) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner | 100.0 | 9,615 |
| Total votes: 9,615 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Tyion Fields advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyion Fields | 100.0 | 633 | |
| Total votes: 633 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner (D) | 100.0 | 22,384 |
| Total votes: 22,384 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner | 100.0 | 5,162 |
| Total votes: 5,162 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner (D) | 100.0 | 16,743 |
| Total votes: 16,743 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner defeated Joscelyn O'Neil in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner | 73.9 | 4,746 |
 | Joscelyn O'Neil | 26.1 | 1,680 | |
| Total votes: 6,426 | |||
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2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner (D) | 100.0 | 22,624 |
| Total votes: 22,624 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Bell (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner | 100.0 | 10,192 |
| Total votes: 10,192 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner (D) | 100.0 | 18,544 |
| Total votes: 18,544 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Karla Drenner advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 85 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karla Drenner | 100.0 | 4,922 |
| Total votes: 4,922 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Karla Drenner ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 85 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 85 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Karla Drenner Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,927 | |
| Total Votes | 17,927 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Karla Drenner ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 85 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 85 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Karla Drenner Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Karla L. Drenner was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Drenner ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 85. Drenner ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8] Drenner ran unopposed in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karla Drenner Incumbent |
100% | 17,227 | |
| Total Votes | 17,227 | |||
2010
Drenner ran for re-election to the 86th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one filed to run against her in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 86 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Karla Drenner (D)
|
6,477 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Drenner was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 86. Drenner (D) ran unopposed and finished with 11,677 votes.[11] Drenner raised $8,450 for his campaign fund.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 86 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Karla Drenner (D)
|
11,677 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Personal
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Drenner is a member of the Air and Waste Management Association, Health Physics Society, National Registry of Environmental Professionals, and the National Safety Council.[13]
Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2025.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2024.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) Action Fund — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2023.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2022.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2021.
- ACLU of Georgia — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2020.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
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- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Georgia Faith and Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2018.
- Georgia Center for Opportunity — Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Georgia Faith and Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2017.
- Americans for Prosperity - Georgia — Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
- Georgia Center for Opportunity — Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Georgia Environment — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
- Georgia Faith and Freedom Coalition — Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2016.
- Americans for Prosperity - Georgia — Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2015.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2014.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2013.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2012.
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
In 2011, the Georgia General Assembly was either not in session or no scorecards were found. Please contact us if you would like to suggest a scorecard.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 85 |
Officeholder Georgia House of Representatives District 85 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Drenner
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