Biography
Cynthia Starke-Jones is the Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 19, in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Republican Joseph Gullett.[1] An educator and small business owner, she lists affordable healthcare, affordable housing and safe public education among her campaign priorities.[1][2]
Starke-Jones graduated from Charles L. Harper High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix, and earned a degree from Piedmont University.[1] Ballotpedia lists her career experience as working as an educator.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as an educator, small business owner, community volunteer and advocate, and listed memberships including the Georgia PTA and the NAACP.[2]
Starke-Jones said in the survey that her key messages are that all residents of Paulding County and Georgia deserve affordable and accessible healthcare, affordable and secure housing (especially seniors and veterans), and safe public education.[2] She said she is also passionate about accessible healthcare for rural Georgia, economic growth and infrastructure.[2]
- 1.Cynthia Starke-Jones - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Cynthia Starke-Jones - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia House District 19
Cynthia Starke-Jones is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia House District 19 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
