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Charles Chase III

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Charles Chase III
Republican Party
Elections and appointments
Last election
February 28, 2023
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Army National Guard
Years of service
1986 - 1992
Personal
Birthplace
Chattanooga, TN
Religion
Christian
Profession
Business
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Charles Chase III (Republican Party) (also known as Charlie) ran in a special election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 119. He lost in the special general runoff election on February 28, 2023.

Chase completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Charles Chase III was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1986 to 1992. Chase's professional experience includes working as a licensed commercial builder and a bail bondsman. He has owned and operated All American Bail Bonds and Chase General Contracting.[1][2][3]

Chase has been affiliated with the following organizations:[2][3]

  • Barrow County, Georgia, Republican Party
  • Barrow County, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce
  • Boys & Girls Club of America
  • Jackson County, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce
  • Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen
  • Georgia Sheriff Youth Homes
  • Masonic Children’s Home
  • National Association of Bail Agents
  • National Rifle Association
  • Professional Bail Agents of the United States
  • Rockwell Lodge 191

Elections

2023

See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2023

General runoff election

Special general runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 119

Holt Persinger defeated Charles Chase III in the special general runoff election for Georgia House of Representatives District 119 on February 28, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Holt Persinger (R)
 
59.2
 
1,400
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Charles Chase III (R) Candidate Connection
 
40.8
 
963

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,363
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General election

Special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 119

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 119 on January 31, 2023.

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%
Votes
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Holt Persinger (R)
 
27.9
 
910
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25.5
 
831
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Bill Ritter (R)
 
18.3
 
596
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Renee Lord (R)
 
12.4
 
406
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Shelbey Diamond Alexander (D)
 
11.7
 
382
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Joseph Grodzicki (R)
 
2.2
 
73
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Joe Price (R)
 
2.0
 
64

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,262
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 47

Incumbent Frank Ginn defeated Conolus Scott Jr. in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 47 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Frank Ginn (R)
 
62.0
 
44,530
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Conolus Scott Jr. (D)
 
38.0
 
27,287

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Total votes: 71,817
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 47

Conolus Scott Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 47 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Conolus Scott Jr.
 
100.0
 
8,913

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,913
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 47

Incumbent Frank Ginn defeated Ross Harvin and Charles Chase III in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 47 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Frank Ginn
 
66.1
 
16,293
Image of Ross Harvin
Ross Harvin
 
20.6
 
5,070
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Charles Chase III Candidate Connection
 
13.3
 
3,278

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 24,641
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2014

See also: Barrow County School System elections (2014)

Charles Chase III faced Suzanne Angle and Diane Loomis in the primary election on May 20, 2014.

Results

Barrow County School System, District 7 Republican Primary, 4-year term, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngSuzanne Angle 51.4% 1,960
     Republican Charles Chase III 32.6% 1,245
     Republican Diane Loomis 16% 610
Total Votes 3,815
Source: Margaret Koenig, "Email correspondence with Monica Franklin, Barrow County Elections Supervisor," December 31, 2014

Funding

Chase did not report any contributions or expenditures to the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission.

Endorsements

Chase did not receive any endorsements in this election.

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Charles Chase III completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chase's responses.

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Charlie Chase is a small business owner and military veteran residing in Winder, Georgia with his wife, Kristy and his dog, Birdie. As a licensed Georgia Bail Bondsman, Recovery Agent and Private Investigator, Mr. Chase works closely with the law enforcement community. Mr. Chase is also a licensed contractor with expertise in private housing and commercial development.

Community service includes: Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, Barrow County Republican Party. He is a Master Mason, Rockwell Lodge 191, in Hoschton and a member of the Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen. He is the Vice President of the National Association of Bail Agents and served as a Director at Large for the Professional Bail Agents of the United States. He is a supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of America, Georgia Sheriff Youth Homes and the Masonic Children’s Home

Mr. Chase served six years in the GA Army National Guard, where he was the 48th Infantry Brigade soldier of the year 1986 and a founding member of H Co 122nd Inf LRSU, The States only Airborne Infantry unit.

  • Ensuring our public education system focuses on preparing students for adult life and employment by focusing on teaching reading, writing, math, science and economics in their daily lessons and to ensure that parents have the ability to take an active role in their child's education.
  • Public safety is the key to the success of every community. I support our law enforcement community and our judiciary and will vote to give them the tools to keep citizens safe. I support our second amendment right to bear arms and will defend that right in the State House.
  • Small business is the backbone of America and we must do all we can to support its growth to ensure stable employment. In the State House I will vote to reduce overreaching regulations, fines and fees that impedes small business growth.
Education, Small Business, Law Enforcement
My mother, US Army retired.
Honesty, Integrity, willingness to serve.
I'm a leader and a problem solver.
To always represent the best interest of my constituents.
A better Georgia for our children.
An open and respectful debate on issues. No heavy handed tactics
Economic Development, Public Safety, Preparing young people for work and adult life through our public education system.
No. In order to govern people, you must share in their "real world" experiences. Politicians are treated differently than others, therefore their current experiences are different from their constituents. Career politicians often have a hard time thinking creatively to provide the best service to their constituents due to their time spent in office being treated differently.
Relationship building is part of a healthy society.
Legislative with public review and comment period.
Education, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee
Yes

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2022

Candidate Connection

Charles Chase III completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Chase's responses.

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Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Charlie Chase has lived most of his life in Georgia. He graduated from Tattnall Square Academy in Macon and attended Georgia College, Milledgeville. He studied at North Georgia Military College in Dahlonega where he completed additional coursework in management and Military Science.

Dedication to his country, respect for his fellow citizens, and support for members of the military are core values for Charlie Chase. He served six years in the GA Army National Guard, where he was named Soldier of the Year, 48th Infantry Brigade. He is a graduate of the US Army Infantry School, Basic and Advanced Individual Training, and a graduate of the US Army Airborne School, Ft. Benning.

In addition to owning All American Bail Bonds, LLC, Charlie has been a licensed, professional contractor for 18 years. As a longtime small business owner, Charlie has honed his management, economic and people skills.

Charlie is a member of the Georgia Association of Professional Bondsmen and was named Director at Large, Professional Bail Agents of the United States. He is a member of the Barrow County Republican Party, the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. He is a Master Mason, Rockwell Lodge 191 - Houschton and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

Charlie is an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He lives outside Winder, in Barrow County with his wife Kristy and dog, Birdie.
  • Support Law & Order - I support our men and women in blue, that’s why I work as a bail bondsman. The work that I do every day is crucial to keeping our neighborhoods safe by maintaining accountability for defendants awaiting court appearances.
  • Public Education - I am determined to return the focus of our education system to teaching children how to become functioning, independent adults. Our current system is being used as a platform to further a social agenda. We need to educate children, not indoctrinate them. Accountability in the classroom should be mandatory. I propose using audio and visual cameras in the classroom so parents can see what’s really going on.
  • Responsible Gun Ownership - I support constitutional carry and access to our second amendment right. You should not have to pay to exercise your rights. Enforcing existing gun laws and repercussions for offenders is crucial for accountability.
Every law abiding citizen has a right to pursue his/her happiness without government interference. Unfortunately, our modern government is harassing hard working individuals by picking their pockets in order to pay for pet projects that keep them in office. Entrenched politicians have forgotten that government exists to serve the people - not the other way around. As a State Senator, I will champion ethics reform for legislators. I will fully support our law enforcement community to keep people safe. I will push to restore our public education system to one that teaches children reading, writing, math and science and encourages participation by parents so children can become successful adults. I will reduce government red tape to encourage small business development, and I will ensure that our right to responsible gun ownership is never threatened. In short, I will uphold our conservative values and return government to the people it should be serving.
My Grandfather on my mother's side is the person I most look up to. He was a true southern gentleman. Intelligent, smart, kind and considerate. He raised his children to be leaders and encouraged them to be the best they could be. That may be why my mother achieved the rank of Colonel in the United States Army in the 1970's. My grandfather taught me to believe in myself and to always look out for those who weren't capable of looking out for themselves.
"The Brotherhood of War" by Web Griffin
Honesty, integrity, solid work ethic, willingness to stand up for his/her constituent against special interest groups, willingness to die defending American democracy.
I am honest, dependable and organized.
Constituent service is the most important responsibility for anyone serving in elected office.
Contributing to an honest government that serves the people.
I remember the fall of Saigon in 1975. I remember the helicopters they pushed into the sea and the panic on the faces of the people who were trying to board them. The withdrawal of Afghanistan was very similar.
My first job was a Courtesy/Produce Clerk for Piggly Wiggly Southern Inc. in Macon, Georgia. I held the job for 2 years and 79 days.
"The Brotherhood of War" by Web Griffin because it speaks to the human psyche.
The job of the State Legislature is to carry the views of the voter to the legislative floor when it comes to making policy, rules and laws. The debate that ensues should be regarded by the Governor as a representative voice of the people, therefore s/he should consider the debate carefully before acting. Governors who overutilize executive orders or unilaterally make decisions run the risk of silencing the voice of the voter. Good government policy is borne out of rigorous debate.
Public Safety, inflation, an education system that focuses more on social agenda than on preparing children for work, reduction of blue collar and agricultural workforce, distrust of our election system.
One might argue that a unicameral state legislature could result in a less expensive, more efficient body, however, when we reduce the number of legislators representing constituents, we also reduce the voice of the people making the body more susceptible to "group think" and the "us versus them" mentality that is far too prevalent in government today.
Since legislators are there to represent the people, I think it is important they have practical experience outside of government so they understand how laws affect the majority of individuals. I prefer my representative to have experience in business, the military, real estate, health care, education, community service etc.
Civilized society consists of building relationships with those who have similar interests. In order for government to function it is important that legislators build relationships with each other.
Redistricting should NOT consider party affiliation or voting patterns, but should instead consider neighborhood needs and similarities. When districts are drawn according to the way neighborhoods function it is easier for their representative to fight for needed services for the entire district. Gerrymandering districts according to party registration in order to protect incumbents is unethical and unfair to the taxpayer because of conflicting needs within the district which often results in some needs not being met.
Education and Youth, Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, State Institutions and Property Committee
My focus is on the Georgia State Senate so I can restore service to the people of the 47th District.
Emergency powers silences the voice of the people. We should avoid granting them.
Compromise and cooperation is necessary in order for society and government to succeed. Compromise is achieved when both sides find common ground. It does not mean selling out a constituency in order to enrich oneself. I can compromise to create sound policy. I can never compromise my principles.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Barrow County Builders Association Membership List, "November 2012," accessed May 19, 2014
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 31, 2022
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 18, 2023


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