2016 United States Senate election in Georgia

None January 2026 January 2026 2016 United States Senate election in Georgia Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2010 United States Senate election in Georgia 2010 2020–21 United States Senate special election in Georgia 2020–21 (special) November 8, 2016 150x150px File:Johnny Isakson official Senate photo1 (cropped).jpg Johnny Isakson Republican Party (United States) 2,135,806 54.80% File:Jim Barksdale Portrait.jpg Jim Barksdale Democratic Party (United States) 1,599,726 41.04% 250px County results 250px Congressional district results 250px Precinct results 1 240px Isakson: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Barksdale: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No data U.S. senator Johnny Isakson Republican Party (US) Johnny Isakson Republican Party (US) The 2016 United States Senate election in Georgia was held November 8, 2016, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Georgia, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. The primary election for the Republican and Democratic parties took place on May 24, 2016.http://georgia.state-election.info/ Georgia GA Elections November 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030742/http://georgia.state-election.info/ November 17, 2015 dead Incumbent Senator Johnny Isakson won re-election to a third term in office by a wide margin.http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/11/johnny-isakson-to-announce-he-will-seek-a-third-term/ Johnny Isakson to announce he will seek a third term Atlanta Journal-Constitution November 11, 2014 November 11, 2014 November 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111180247/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/11/johnny-isakson-to-announce-he-will-seek-a-third-term/ dead He later resigned from the Senate on December 31, 2019, due to health issues. As of 2024, this remains the last time Republicans have won a Senate election in Georgia, as well as the last time that suburban Gwinnett and Henry counties have voted Republican in a statewide election. It also remains the last time that any statewide candidate has won an election in Georgia by double digits, and the last time that any U.S. Senate candidate in Georgia has won without a runoff. Republican primary Candidates Declared Mary Kay Bacallao, college professor, former Fayette County Board of Education member and candidate for state superintendent of schools in 2014http://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/qualifying-for-georgias-may-primaries-ends/156636356 Qualifying for Georgia's May primaries ends WSB-TV March 11, 2016 March 11, 2016 March 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160312033042/http://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/qualifying-for-georgias-may-primaries-ends/156636356 dead Derrick Grayson, MARTA engineer, minister and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/09/it-looks-like-johnny-isakson-has-his-first-challenger It looks like Johnny Isakson has his first challenger Atlanta Journal-Constitution Malloy Daniel January 9, 2015 January 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150117003607/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/01/09/it-looks-like-johnny-isakson-has-his-first-challenger/ January 17, 2015 dead mdy-all Johnny Isakson, incumbent U.S. senator Withdrawn Lee Benedict, teacher and state senate candidate in 2007 (running for the Columbia County Commission)http://pickens.fetchyournews.com/archives/5764-TEA-PARTY-TALK.html Tea Party Talk Fetch Your News June 16, 2015 June 27, 2015http://newstimes.augusta.com/news/2016-03-13/columbia-county-incumbents-faces-opposition-after-qualifying-ends Columbia County incumbents faces opposition after qualifying ends Columbia County News-Times Lennon Abbigail March 13, 2016 March 25, 2016 March 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160314213724/http://newstimes.augusta.com/news/2016-03-13/columbia-county-incumbents-faces-opposition-after-qualifying-ends dead Declined Paul Broun, former U.S. representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1996 and 2014 (running for GA-09)http://wabe.org/post/sen-isakson-announces-re-election-bid Sen. Isakson Announces Re-Election Bid WABE Wirth Michelle November 17, 2014 November 18, 2014http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/03/09/barry-loudermilk-doug-collins-attract-two-new-primary-challengers Barry Loudermilk, Doug Collins attract two new primary challengers The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 March 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310033547/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/03/09/barry-loudermilk-doug-collins-attract-two-new-primary-challengers/ dead Tom Graves, U.S. representativehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/11/18/read-in-keystones-klose-edition READ IN: Keystone's Klose Edition The Washington Post Wilson Reid November 18, 2014 November 18, 2014 Kelly Loeffler, owner of the Atlanta Dream and future U.S. senator for this seathttp://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgias-isakson-readies-run-for-third-senate-term/nh5KD Georgia's Isakson readies run for third Senate term — and seeks GOP unity The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg November 11, 2014 November 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141126161026/http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgias-isakson-readies-run-for-third-senate-term/nh5KD/ November 26, 2014 dead http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/05/05/house-speaker-youre-going-to-hear-more-discussion-about-horse-racing House speaker: 'You're going to hear more discussion' about horse racing The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg May 5, 2015 June 20, 2015 June 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150621123044/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/05/05/house-speaker-youre-going-to-hear-more-discussion-about-horse-racing/ dead Tom Price, U.S. representativehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/11/12/read-in-back-to-school-edition READ IN: Back To School Edition The Washington Post Wilson Reid November 12, 2014 November 18, 2014http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/qualifying-opens-for-georgias-2016-elections/nqfbK Qualifying opens for Georgia's 2016 elections The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gould Sheinin Aaron March 7, 2016 March 7, 2016 May 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160515000804/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/qualifying-opens-for-georgias-2016-elections/nqfbK/ dead Allen West, former U.S. representative from Florida Endorsements Johnny Isakson Governors Nathan Deal, governor of Georgia U.S. representatives Doug Collins, Georgia Phil Gingrey, Georgia (former) and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 Tom Graves, Georgia Jack Kingston, Georgia (former) and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 Barry Loudermilk, Georgia's 11th congressional district David Scott, Georgia (Democratic)Hallerman Tamar August 4, 2016 https://www.ajc.com/blog/politics/georgia-democratic-congressman-says-back-johnny-isakson/UyIC5iqs9Q2UXHCNQ7m6JO/ Georgia Democratic congressman says he'll back Johnny Isakson The Atlanta Journal-Constitution June 18, 2026 Lynn Westmoreland, Georgiahttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/224802-isakson-time-to-run/ Senator watching his back in reelection bid The Hill Joseph Cameron November 20, 2014 November 20, 2014 State senators David Shafer, president pro tempore of the Georgia State Senate State representatives David Ralston, speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Statewide officials Gary Black, agriculture commissionerhttp://www.peachpundit.com/2014/11/17/johnny-isakson-announces-re-election-bid Johnny Isakson Announces Re-Election Bid Peach Pundit Richards Jon November 17, 2014 November 18, 2014 November 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141121143203/http://www.peachpundit.com/2014/11/17/johnny-isakson-announces-re-election-bid/ dead Casey Cagle, lieutenant governor of Georgia Brian Kemp, secretary of state of Georgia Individuals Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, 2010 Republican nominee for Senate in California, and 2016 presidential candidate786909834151157760 CarlyFiorina I'm proud to endorse @SenatorIsakson... 14 October 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnnyIsakson Anothercandidate UndecidedInsiderAdvantageInsiderAdvantage June 11–14, 2015 492 ± 4.4% 50% 26% 24% Results thumb|240px|Results by county: Map legend #aa0000 Isakson—80–90% #d40000 Isakson—70–80% #cc2f4a Isakson—60–70% #e27f90 Isakson—50–60% Republican primary resultshttp://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/60041/171475/en/summary.html Official Results Georgia Secretary of State July 20, 2016 Johnny Isakson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 447,661 77.50% Derrick Grayson Republican Party (United States) 69,101 11.96% Mary Kay Bacallao Republican Party (United States) 60,898 10.54% 577,660 100.00% Democratic primary Candidates Declared James F. Barksdale, investment firm executiveBluestein Greg March 10, 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/03/10/party-backed-georgia-democrat-qualifies-for-u-s-senate-seat Party-backed Georgia Democrat qualifies for U.S. Senate seat March 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160311085840/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/03/10/party-backed-georgia-democrat-qualifies-for-u-s-senate-seat/ March 11, 2016 dead mdy-all Cheryl Copeland, AT&T managerhttp://www.albanyherald.com/news/local/government/southwest-georgia-s-congressional-delegation-qualifies-for-re-election/article_f2d69688-e9c3-5ab0-b2e7-f92794ba3f5c.html Southwest Georgia's congressional delegation qualifies for re-election The Albany Herald March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 John Coyne, businessman and perennial candidate Withdrawn Jim Knox, information technologist and United States Air Force veteranhttp://wfxl.com/news/local/candidate-changes-affects-may-primary-ballot Candidate changes affects May primary ballot WFXL Hankerson Jazmyne April 18, 2016 April 19, 2016 Declined Stacey Abrams, minority leader of the Georgia House of RepresentativesCahn Emily Republicans Line Up for Open Seats in Georgia Farm Team http://www.rollcall.com/news/republicans_line_up_for_open_seats_in_georgia_farm_team-224838-1.html?pg=2 August 14, 2013 Roll Call Thurbert Baker, former attorney general of Georgia and candidate for governor in 2010 Roy Barnes, former governor John Barrow, former U.S. representativehttp://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/07/22/john-barrow-to-teach-at-university-of-georgia-signaling-hes-out-for-2016 John Barrow to teach at University of Georgia, signaling he's out for 2016 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution July 22, 2015 July 23, 2015 July 23, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150723180517/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/07/22/john-barrow-to-teach-at-university-of-georgia-signaling-hes-out-for-2016/ dead Jason Carter, state senator and nominee for governor of Georgia in 2014 Stacey Evans, state representativehttp://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/08/25/scouted-for-senate-run-stacey-evans-decides-to-stay-in-georgia-house Scouted for Senate run, Stacey Evans decides to stay in Georgia House The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg August 25, 2015 August 27, 2015 August 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150828012937/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/08/25/scouted-for-senate-run-stacey-evans-decides-to-stay-in-georgia-house/? dead Shirley Franklin, former mayor of Atlanta Scott Holcomb, state representative and candidate for secretary of state in 2006 Margaret Kaiser, state representativehttp://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/04/10/get-ready-for-three-open-seat-house-races-in-atlanta Get ready for three open-seat House races in Atlanta The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg Malloy Daniel April 11, 2015 June 20, 2015 June 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150621102642/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/04/10/get-ready-for-three-open-seat-house-races-in-atlanta/ dead Jim Marshall, former U.S. representativehttp://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-democrats-still-searching-for-a-2016-senat/nk476/#d439a521.3574263.735717 Georgia Democrats still searching for a 2016 Senate contender The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg Malloy Daniel April 28, 2015 May 30, 2015 June 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150614154140/http://www.myajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-democrats-still-searching-for-a-2016-senat/nk476/#d439a521.3574263.735717 dead Michelle Nunn, former CEO of Points of Light and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2014Schultheis Emily Losing Democrats Already Being Touted for 2016 Comebacks http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/losing-democrats-already-preparing-for-2016-comebacks-20141112 National Journal November 12, 2014 November 13, 2014 Kasim Reed, mayor of AtlantaGalloway Jim Kasim Reed rules out a 2016 run for U.S. Senate http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/may/09/kasim-reed-rules-out-2016-run-us-senate The Atlanta Journal-Constitution May 9, 2013 October 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141101002737/http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/may/09/kasim-reed-rules-out-2016-run-us-senate/ November 1, 2014 dead Michael Sterling, executive director of the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency, former assistant United States attorney and former adviser to Mayor Kasim Reedhttp://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/democrats-vetting-reed-protege-for-senate-race-aga/npZrY Democrats vetting Reed ally for Senate race against Isakson The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Leslie Katie December 2, 2015 December 3, 2015 December 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151205020932/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/democrats-vetting-reed-protege-for-senate-race-aga/npZrY/ dead http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/search-for-democratic-challenger-to-isakson-contin/npnTS Search for Democratic challenger to Isakson continues The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Leslie Katie December 18, 2015 December 21, 2015 December 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151221044400/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local-govt-politics/search-for-democratic-challenger-to-isakson-contin/npnTS/ dead Doug Stoner, former state senatorhttp://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/26738801/article-Former-state-senator-to-run-for-Smyrna-City-Council Former state senator to run for Smyrna City Council Marietta Daily Journal July 6, 2015 October 3, 2015 Ed Tarver, United States attorney for the Southern District of Georgia and former state senatorhttp://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/johnny-isakson-appears-to-scare-off-all-potential-challengers Johnny Isakson appears to scare off all potential challengers Atlanta Magazine Henry Scott March 3, 2016 March 5, 2016http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/16/democrat-ed-tarver-eyes-a-potential-senate-bid Democrat Ed Tarver eyes a potential Senate bid The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg January 16, 2016 January 18, 2016 January 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160118224021/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/01/16/democrat-ed-tarver-eyes-a-potential-senate-bid/ dead Regina Thomas, former state senator and candidate for GA-12 in 2008 and 2010http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/03/06/more-democrats-come-out-of-woodwork-in-georgia-senate-race More Democrats come out of woodwork for Georgia Senate race The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg March 6, 2016 March 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307121825/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/03/06/more-democrats-come-out-of-woodwork-in-georgia-senate-race/ March 7, 2016 dead mdy-all Teresa Tomlinson, mayor of Columbushttp://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/20/dubose-porter-announces-re-election-bid-as-chairman-of-georgia-democrats DuBose Porter announces re-election bid as chairman of Georgia Democrats The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Galloway Jim November 20, 2014 May 27, 2015 May 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150528053234/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2014/11/20/dubose-porter-announces-re-election-bid-as-chairman-of-georgia-democrats/ dead Raphael Warnock, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and future U.S. Senator for this seathttp://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/02/pastor-of-mlks-church-will-not-run-for-georgia-senate-seat Pastor of MLK's church will not run for Georgia Senate seat The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg October 2, 2015 October 3, 2015 July 6, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170706150819/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/02/pastor-of-mlks-church-will-not-run-for-georgia-senate-seat/ dead http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/08/06/exclusive-pastor-of-mlks-historic-church-considering-georgia-senate-run Exclusive: Pastor of historic Ebenezer Baptist Church considers U.S. Senate run The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg Malloy Daniel August 6, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150807203934/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/08/06/exclusive-pastor-of-mlks-historic-church-considering-georgia-senate-run/ dead Results thumb|240px|Results by county: Map legend #0645b4 Barksdale—80–90% #4389e3 Barksdale—60–70% #86b6f2 Barksdale—50–60% #b9d7ff Barksdale—40–50% #afe9af Copeland—40–50% #73d873 Copeland—50–60% #42ca42 Copeland—60–70% #30a630 Copeland—70–80% Democratic primary results Jim Barksdale Democratic Party (United States) 166,627 53.74% Cheryl Copeland Democratic Party (United States) 130,822 42.19% John Coyne Democratic Party (United States) 12,604 4.07% 310,053 100.00% Libertarian nomination Candidates Declared Allen Buckley, attorney, accountant, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2004 and 2008 and nominee for lieutenant governor of Georgia in 2006http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/07/johnny-isakson-draws-a-libertarian-challenger Johnny Isakson draws a Libertarian challenger as he raises another $1 million The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg Malloy Daniel October 7, 2015 October 7, 2015 October 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151008052601/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/07/johnny-isakson-draws-a-libertarian-challenger/ dead Ted Metz, insurance agent, former Cobb County Republican district chairman, and nominee for insurance commissioner in 2014http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/11/19/johnny-isakson-gets-an-opponent-a-libertarian-one Johnny Isakson gets an opponent — a Libertarian one The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bluestein Greg Malloy Daniel November 19, 2015 November 22, 2015 November 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151122054355/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/11/19/johnny-isakson-gets-an-opponent-a-libertarian-one/ dead Allen Buckley won the nomination at the March 5, 2016 nominating convention in Marietta.Libertarian Nomination http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/04/18/georgias-libertarian-senate-candidate-sees-opportunity-with-donald-trumps-candidacy/ 28 January 2023 politics.blog.ajc.com May 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160524143435/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/04/18/georgias-libertarian-senate-candidate-sees-opportunity-with-donald-trumps-candidacy/ dead General election Debates Dates Location Isakson Barksdale Buckley LinkOctober 21, 2016Atlanta, GeorgiaParticipantParticipantParticipantFull debate Polling Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in Georgia.chart Opinion polling for the 2016 United States Senate election in Georgia.tab 700px Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnnyIsakson (R) JimBarksdale (D) AllenBuckley (L) Other UndecidedSurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey November 1–7, 2016 2,419 ± 4.6% 47% 41% 8% — 4%WSB-TV/LandmarkWSB-TV/Landmark November 6, 2016 1,200 ± 2.8% 52% 41% 4% — 3%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 31–November 6, 2016 2,348 ± 4.6% 47% 41% 8% — 4%CBS News/YouGovCBS News/YouGov November 3–5, 2016 995 ± 4.6% 48% 41% — 6% 5%WSB-TV/LandmarkWSB-TV/Landmark November 2–3, 2016 1,000 ± 3.1% 50% 40% 5% — 6%FOX 5 Atlanta/Opinion SavvyFOX 5 Atlanta/Opinion Savvy November 2–3, 2016 538 ± 4.2% 50% 39% 8% — 3%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 28–November 3, 2016 2,872 ± 4.6% 47% 42% 8% — 3%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 27–November 2, 2016 2,722 ± 4.6% 47% 42% 7% — 4%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist October 30–November 1, 2016 707 LV ± 3.7% 48% 37% 7% 3% 5% 937 RV ± 3.2% 46% 36% 8% 4% 7%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 26–November 1, 2016 2,678 ± 4.6% 48% 41% 6% — 5%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 29–31, 2016 650 ± 3.8% 48% 40% — 5% 7%SurveyMonkeySurveyMonkey October 25–31, 2016 2,665 ± 4.6% 50% 41% 5% — 4%WXIA-TV Atlanta/SurveyUSAWXIA-TV Atlanta/SurveyUSA October 25–27, 2016 594 ± 4.1% 50% 38% 5% — 8%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20190730194944/https://poll.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps10282016_Sbw72uv.pdf/ July 30, 2019 October 20–26, 2016 707 ± 3.7% 54% 40% — — 6%FOX 5 Atlanta/Opinion SavvyFOX 5 Atlanta/Opinion Savvy October 20, 2016 570 ± 4.1% 51% 42% 3% — 4%Google Consumer SurveysGoogle Consumer Surveys October 18–20, 2016 439 ± 4.2% 58% 36% — — 6%Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta Journal Constitution https://web.archive.org/web/20161022022913/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/10/21/ajc-poll-johnny-isakson-holds-commanding-lead-in-georgia-senate-race-but-runoff-possible/ October 22, 2016 October 17–20, 2016 839 ± 4.3% 47% 32% 11% — 7%The Times-Picayune/LucidThe Times-Picayune/Lucid October 17–18, 2016 807 ± 3.0% 49% 39% — — 13%Washington Post/SurveyMonkeyWashington Post/SurveyMonkey https://web.archive.org/web/20161019223402/http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/politics/surveymonkey-15-state-poll/2103/ October 19, 2016 October 8–16, 2016 886 ± 0.5% 50% 46% — — 4%WSB-TV/LandmarkWSB-TV/Landmark October 11–12, 2016 1,400 ± 2.7% 50% 37% 5% — 8%JMC Analytics (R)JMC Analytics (R) September 20–22, 2016 600 ± 4.0% 41% 28% 4% — 27%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20160924022044/https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps09232016_Sqh86by.pdf September 24, 2016 September 13–21, 2016 638 ± 3.9% 55% 34% — — 10%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University September 15–18, 2016 401 ± 4.9% 50% 34% 5% — 10%FOX 5 Atlanta/Opinion SavvyFOX 5 Atlanta/Opinion Savvy September 14, 2016 568 ± 4.1% 47% 34% 6% — 13%Emerson CollegeEmerson College September 9–13, 2016 600 ± 3.6% 48% 32% — — 10%NBC/WSJ/MaristNBC/WSJ/Marist September 6–8, 2016 649 ± 3.8% 53% 38% — — 9%JMC Analytics (R)JMC Analytics (R) August 6–7, 2016 615 ± 4.0% 39% 30% 4% — 27%Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAtlanta Journal Constitution https://web.archive.org/web/20160806162756/http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2016/08/05/new-ajc-poll-senate-race-between-johnny-isakson-and-jim-barksdale-within-single-digits/ August 6, 2016 August 1–4, 2016 847 ± 4.0% 44% 38% 6% — 12% 48% 42% — — 10%WSB-TV/LandmarkWSB-TV/Landmark https://web.archive.org/web/20160810112445/http://grab.by/RV8u August 10, 2016 July 31, 2016 787 ± 4.0% 46% 41% 5% — 8%WXIA-TV Atlanta/SurveyUSAWXIA-TV Atlanta/SurveyUSA July 29–31, 2016 570 ± 4.2% 48% 39% 5% — 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 27–30, 2016 724 ± 3.6% 47% 35% — — 18% Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2016 Senate Race Ratings for November 2, 2016 https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139360 The Cook Political Report March 26, 2021 Likely R November 2, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 Senate http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-senate Sabato's Crystal Ball September 19, 2016 Safe R November 7, 2016 Rothenberg Political Report2016 Senate Ratings https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2016-senate-ratings-november-3-2016 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016 Safe R November 3, 2016 Daily KosDaily Kos Election 2016 forecast: The final version https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2016/11/8/1593119/-Daily-Kos-Election-2016-forecast-The-final-version Daily Kos March 27, 2021 Safe R November 8, 2016 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the Senate 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/senate/2016_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics October 28, 2016 Likely R November 7, 2016 Results 240px|State senate district results|thumb United States Senate election in Georgia, 2016http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/63991/184321/en/summary.html General Election November 8, 2016 Georgia Secretary of State December 19, 2016 Johnny Isakson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 2,135,806 54.80% -3.51% Jim Barksdale Democratic Party (United States) 1,599,726 41.04% +2.04% Allen Buckley Libertarian Party (United States) 162,260 4.16% +1.47% 3,897,792 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Chatham (largest municipality: Savannah) Douglas (largest town: Douglasville) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Quitman (largest city: Georgetown) Twiggs (largest city: Jeffersonville) Terrell (largest city: Dawson) Randolph (largest city: Cuthbert) By congressional district Isakson won ten of 14 congressional districts.DRA 2020 https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::434b0674-aa0b-4c34-837e-d46d5af6e8d6 2024-08-20 Daves Redistricting District Isakson Barksdale RepresentativeGeorgia 1 1st 60% 36%Buddy CarterGeorgia 2 2nd 47% 50%Sanford BishopGeorgia 3 3rd67%29%Lynn WestmorelandDrew FergusonGeorgia 4 4th 26% 70%Hank JohnsonGeorgia 5 5th 20% 76%John LewisGeorgia 6 6th 58% 37%Tom PriceGeorgia 7 7th 56% 39%Rob WoodallGeorgia 8 8th 66% 31%Austin ScottGeorgia 9 9th 78% 18%Doug CollinsGeorgia 10 10th 64% 32%Jody HiceGeorgia 11 11th 64% 30%Barry LoudermilkGeorgia 12 12th 60% 37%Rick W. AllenGeorgia 13 13th 30% 66%David ScottGeorgia 14 14th 74% 21%Tom Graves References External links Official campaign websites Johnny Isakson (R) for Senate Jim Barksdale (D) for Senate Allen Buckley (L) for Senate 2016 Georgia (U.S. state) Category:2016 elections in Georgia (U.S. state)