Sheila Clark Nelson
Sheila Clark Nelson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 130. She assumed office on April 15, 2026. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Nelson (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 130. She won in the special general runoff election on April 7, 2026.
Nelson is also running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 130. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.
Biography
Sheila Clark Nelson graduated from Lucy C. Laney High School in 1974. Her career experience includes working in several roles for the Augusta Main Post Office. She has been affiliated with the Georgia Chapter of the Blind and Physically Handicapped and Gardner Grove Baptist Church.[1][2]
Elections
2026
Regular election
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
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General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 130
Incumbent Sheila Clark Nelson (D) and David Carson (R) are running in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 130 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Sheila Clark Nelson (D) | |
| David Carson (R) | ||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 130
Incumbent Sheila Clark Nelson (D) defeated Sha'Qunta Calles (D), Karen Gordon (D), and LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing (D) in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 130 on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Clark Nelson | 50.3 | 3,603 |
 | Sha'Qunta Calles | 25.7 | 1,839 | |
 | Karen Gordon | 18.5 | 1,323 | |
| LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing | 5.5 | 395 | ||
| Total votes: 7,160 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 130
David Carson (R) defeated Thomas McAdams (R) in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 130 on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Carson | 56.1 | 1,208 | |
 | Thomas McAdams | 43.9 | 944 | |
| Total votes: 2,152 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Special election
See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2026
General Runoff
Special general runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 130
Sheila Clark Nelson (D) defeated Thomas McAdams (R) in the special general runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 130 on April 7, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Clark Nelson (D) | 70.7 | 1,107 |
| | Thomas McAdams (R) | 29.3 | 459 | |
| Total votes: 1,566 | |||
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General election
Special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 130
The following candidates ran in the special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 130 on March 10, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Clark Nelson (D) | 33.5 | 567 |
| ✔ | | Thomas McAdams (R) | 20.1 | 340 |
| | Karen Gordon (D) | 19.7 | 333 | |
| | Sha'Qunta Calles (D) | 13.9 | 236 | |
| David Carson (R) | 8.0 | 136 | ||
| LaFawn Pinkney-Mealing (D) | 4.8 | 81 | ||
| Total votes: 1,693 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
Sheila Clark Nelson did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 125
Incumbent Sheila Clark Nelson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 125 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Clark Nelson (D) | 100.0 | 17,666 |
| Total votes: 17,666 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 125
Incumbent Sheila Clark Nelson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 125 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Clark Nelson | 100.0 | 6,171 |
| Total votes: 6,171 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 125
Incumbent Sheila Clark Nelson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 125 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Clark Nelson (D) | 100.0 | 13,564 |
| Total votes: 13,564 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 125
Incumbent Sheila Clark Nelson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 125 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sheila Clark Nelson | 100.0 | 3,453 |
| Total votes: 3,453 | |||
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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.
Sheila Clark Nelson ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 125 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 125 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sheila Clark Nelson (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,120 | |
| Total Votes | 15,120 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Sheila Clark Nelson defeated incumbent Earnest Smith in the Georgia House of Representatives District 125 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 125 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sheila Clark Nelson |
56.92% | 1,978 | |
| Democratic | Earnest Smith Incumbent | 43.08% | 1,497 | |
| Total Votes | 3,475 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
Regular election
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Special election
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure (2017-2022)
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Nelson was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- House Science and Technology Committee (decommissioned)
- Special Rules Committee
2019-2020
Nelson was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- House Science and Technology Committee (decommissioned)
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Science and Technology |
Sponsored legislation
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Georgia General Assembly in 2020.
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- 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.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives, “Representative Sheila Clark Nelson” accessed December 9, 2019
- ↑ Sheila Clark Nelson Georgia State Representative District 130, "About", accessed May 8, 2026
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lynn Heffner (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 130 2026-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 125 2017-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
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