Biography
Stephanie Burgess is the Democratic candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 164 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican incumbent Ron Stephens.[1][2] An attorney and Savannah native, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she is focused on public safety with fair justice, living costs and affordable housing.[3]
Stephanie Burgess earned a bachelor's degree from Savannah State University and a law degree from Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law, according to Ballotpedia.[2] Her survey response describes her as an attorney and community advocate and a native of Savannah.[3]
Burgess advanced from the Democratic primary for District 164 on May 19, 2026.[2] In the survey, she said she would work to ensure the justice system protects everyone equally, pursue tax relief and cost-saving initiatives for households, and support state incentives to expand affordable housing.[3]
- 1.Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Stephanie Burgess - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Stephanie Burgess - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia House District 164
Stephanie Burgess is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia House District 164 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
