Colton Moore
Colton Moore (Republican Party) is running in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the special general election on March 10, 2026.[source]
Moore is also running for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Moore also ran for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 53. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.
Moore (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 53. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. He left office on January 13, 2026.
Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Colton Moore was born and lives in Trenton, Georgia.[1][2] Moore earned a bachelor's degree in international relations and political science from the University of Georgia in 2016. His career experience includes owning Moore Auction and working as an auctioneer/master of ceremony with Lamoreaux Auction & Appraisal LLC and a truck driver.[1][3]
2026 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the March 10, 2026, special election as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Twenty-one candidates are running in a special general election on March 10, 2026, to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Shawn Harris (D), Clayton Fuller (R), Nicky Lama (R), Colton Moore (R), and Brian Stover (R) have received the most media attention. Gov. Brian Kemp (R) called the special election after former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) resigned on January 5, 2026.[4]
According to The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, District 14 is the most Republican-leaning congressional district in Georgia.[5] BallotWire writes that with 16 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian, and one independent running on the same ballot "a potentially divided Republican vote, creates at least nominal competition."[6] In an interview with radio host Shelley Wynter, the district's Republican Party chair Jackie Hartling said the large number of Republican candidates and historically low voter turnout could lead to slim vote margins where "a few votes in the right places can change the entire outcome."[7]
All candidates will appear on the same ballot regardless of party. If one candidate wins more than 50% of the vote, they will win the election outright. If no candidate does so, the top two vote-getters will advance to an April 7 runoff election.[8] Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley writes, "Considering Trump carried this seat 68%-31% in 2024, two Republican candidates could attract enough votes to advance to the likely runoff. However, the more likely outcome may be that one Democrat and one Republican move forward. That’s because the larger Republican vote will be spread across a multitude of GOP candidates, while the smaller Democratic vote may mostly line up behind retired Army Brig. Gen. Shawn Harris, who was his party’s nominee versus Greene in the district’s 2024 race."[9]
Harris is a retired U.S. Army brigadier general and cattle producer.[10] He says, "When I get to Congress, I’m going to focus on making sure people have access to healthcare that’s affordable and allows them to take care of their families. I’m also going to make sure we take care of our farmers. Right now, they’re getting hit hard from healthcare issues to struggling to find markets to sell their crops."[11]
Fuller is a former district attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit and an officer in the Air National Guard. He says, "[W]e need an American First fighter to stand strong for President Trump’s Agenda. ... I’m running to bring manufacturing back to Chatsworth, Dalton, Rome, Chickamauga, and Cedartown so our kids one day can still raise a family on one honest paycheck in the same community where their ancestors are buried."[12] President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Fuller on February 4, 2026.[13]
Lama is a former member of the Dalton City Council and business owner specializing in contracting, real estate development, and farming and ranching. His campaign website says, "Nicky represents a business-minded, Pro-MAGA, next-generation conservative leader shaped by faith, hard work, and dedication to the Trump agenda. He is ready to stand up for President Donald J. Trump and fight for the people of Georgia’s 14th District with energy, integrity, and a commitment to putting America First."[14]
Moore is a former Georgia state senator, an auctioneer, and a dump truck driver. He says, "I’m running for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District (GA-14) to lower taxes and costs, deport all illegals, and fight for the hardworking people of Georgia. For years, I’ve been ranked as Georgia’s #1 most conservative Senator and have been recognized as 'Trump’s Floor Leader.'"[15]
Stover is the owner of a trash collection business. He says, "I’m running for Congress because the hardworking families of northwest Georgia deserve a representative who is focused on them. We need a leader who supports President Trump, shows up, listens, and gets the job done. ... Democrats gave us an affordability crisis, and President Trump is focused on lowering costs, eliminating waste, securing the border, and putting American workers first. I’ve been getting rid of trash my entire career, and I’m ready to help clean up Washington."[16]
Fuller, Lama, and Moore resigned from their elected positions to run in the special election. Georgia is one of five states with a resign-to-run law.[5]
As of February 12, 2026, Republicans controlled the U.S. House 218-214 with three vacancies.
As of March 4, 2026, 11 special elections have been called for the 119th Congress. From the 113th Congress to the 118th Congress, 80 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.
Jonathan Hobbs (D), Rob Ruszkowski (Independent), Andrew Underwood (L), Star Black (R), James Brown (R), Jared Craig (R), Colton Moore (R), and Megahn Strickland (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.
Committee assignments
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2025-2026
Moore was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Oversight Committee
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
2023-2024
Moore was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Oversight Committee, Ex-Officio
- Senate Higher Education Committee
- Senate Interstate Cooperation Committee, Chair
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Secretary
2019-2020
Moore was assigned to the following committees:
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
- Motor Vehicles Committee
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
U.S. House Georgia District 14 (special election)
See also: Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on March 10, 2026.
Special general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14
The following candidates are running in the special general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on March 10, 2026.
Candidate | ||
| Jim Davis (D) | ||
 | Shawn Harris (D) | |
 | Jonathan Hobbs (D)  | |
 | Star Black (R) | |
 | Reagan Box (R) | |
 | Beau Brown (R) | |
 | James Brown (R) (Unofficially withdrew) | |
 | Jared Craig (R) (Unofficially withdrew) | |
 | Eric Cunningham (R) | |
 | Clayton Fuller (R) | |
 | Tom Gray (R) | |
 | Larry Hilley (R) (Unofficially withdrew) | |
| Christian Hurd (R) (Unofficially withdrew) | ||
| Trey Kelly (R) (Unofficially withdrew) | ||
 | Nicky Lama (R) | |
 | Colton Moore (R) | |
 | Brian Stover (R) | |
 | Megahn Strickland (R) | |
| James Tully (R) | ||
 | Jenna Turnipseed (R) | |
 | Andrew Underwood (L) | |
 | Rob Ruszkowski (Independent) | |
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Polls
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Candidate spending
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Davis | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Shawn Harris | Democratic Party | $4,297,588 | $4,007,837 | $289,751 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Jonathan Hobbs | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Star Black | Republican Party | $84,000 | $23,727 | $60,273 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Reagan Box | Republican Party | $62,369 | $67,354 | $3,058 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Beau Brown | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| James Brown | Republican Party | $9,880 | $3,601 | $6,279 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Jared Craig | Republican Party | $16,025 | $3,500 | $12,525 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Eric Cunningham | Republican Party | $8,825 | $7,207 | $1,618 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Clayton Fuller | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Tom Gray | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Larry Hilley | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Christian Hurd | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Trey Kelly | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Nicky Lama | Republican Party | $370,341 | $358,992 | $21,349 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Colton Moore | Republican Party | $342,298 | $271,570 | $70,728 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Brian Stover | Republican Party | $940,142 | $861,957 | $78,184 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Megahn Strickland | Republican Party | $14,581 | $2,684 | $11,896 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| James Tully | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jenna Turnipseed | Republican Party | $14,307 | $11,105 | $3,203 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Andrew Underwood | Libertarian Party | $2,287 | $1,407 | $880 | As of February 18, 2026 |
| Rob Ruszkowski | Independent | $9,103 | $8,522 | $1,162 | As of February 18, 2026 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Satellite spending
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Race ratings
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| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
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Endorsements
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U.S. House Georgia District 14 (regular election)
See also: Georgia's 14th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Rob Ruszkowski is running in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
Shawn Harris is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 19, 2026.
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| Shawn Harris | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clarence Blalock (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 14 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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Georgia State Senate District 53
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 53
Jack Zibluk is running in the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 53 on May 19, 2026.
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 | Jack Zibluk | |
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Republican primary election
There are no candidates on the ballot in the Republican primary at this time.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Colton Moore (R)
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2024
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 53
Incumbent Colton Moore defeated Bart Bryant in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 53 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colton Moore (R) | 78.8 | 70,397 |
 | Bart Bryant (D) | 21.2 | 18,970 | |
| Total votes: 89,367 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 53
Bart Bryant advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 53 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bart Bryant | 100.0 | 2,429 |
| Total votes: 2,429 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53
Incumbent Colton Moore defeated Angela Pence in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colton Moore | 70.4 | 15,687 |
 | Angela Pence | 29.6 | 6,583 | |
| Total votes: 22,270 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
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2022
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 53
Colton Moore won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 53 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colton Moore (R) | 100.0 | 56,221 |
| Total votes: 56,221 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53
Colton Moore defeated Steven Henry in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colton Moore | 51.4 | 14,636 |
| Steven Henry | 48.6 | 13,827 | ||
| Total votes: 28,463 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeff Mullis (R)
2020
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 53
Incumbent Jeff Mullis won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 53 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Mullis (R) | 100.0 | 66,064 |
| Total votes: 66,064 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53
Incumbent Jeff Mullis defeated Colton Moore and Todd Noblitt in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Mullis | 54.8 | 16,262 |
| Colton Moore | 34.6 | 10,274 | |
 | Todd Noblitt | 10.6 | 3,149 | |
| Total votes: 29,685 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 1
Colton Moore won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colton Moore (R) | 100.0 | 14,272 |
| Total votes: 14,272 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 1
Colton Moore defeated incumbent John Deffenbaugh in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 1 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colton Moore | 54.0 | 2,184 |
 | John Deffenbaugh | 46.0 | 1,860 | |
| Total votes: 4,044 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
U.S. House Georgia District 14
Special election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Colton Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore's responses.
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- Deport All Illegals President Trump was right to put border security first, and I will help finish the job. I will fight to deport every illegal alien, end taxpayer-funded benefits for those here unlawfully, and restore the rule of law. America must remain a sovereign nation with secure borders.
- Take on the Corrupt Political Establishment President Trump changed Washington by putting America First. I will back that agenda by cutting government waste, holding unelected bureaucrats and career politicians accountable, and making sure the federal government serves the American people, not special interests or foreign powers.
- Defend Freedom, the Constitution, and American Values I will always stand for the Constitution, protect free speech and the Second Amendment, defend life and families, and push back against government overreach. Washington works for the people, not the other way around.
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Campaign website
Moore's campaign website stated the following:
Why Colton is Running for Congress
Congress needs warriors, not empty suits. Fighters, not career politicians.
Colton is the single most conservative legislator in the State of Georgia and he will be the same in Congress – because he believes Northwest Georgia deserves a representative who will deliver results on the issues that matter most to Georgia families:
- 100% Pro Trump
- Lower Taxes & Costs
- 100% Pro Life
- Deport All Illegals
- 100% Pro Gun
- Georgia's #1 Ranked Conservative
— Colton Moore's campaign website (February 15, 2026)
Campaign ads
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Regular election
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- Deport All Illegals President Trump was right to put border security first, and I will help finish the job. I will fight to deport every illegal alien, end taxpayer-funded benefits for those here unlawfully, and restore the rule of law. America must remain a sovereign nation with secure borders.
- Take on the Corrupt Political Establishment President Trump changed Washington by putting America First. I will back that agenda by cutting government waste, holding unelected bureaucrats and career politicians accountable, and making sure the federal government serves the American people, not special interests or foreign powers.
- Defend Freedom, the Constitution, and American Values I will always stand for the Constitution, protect free speech and the Second Amendment, defend life and families, and push back against government overreach. Washington works for the people, not the other way around.
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Georgia State Senate District 53
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
Colton Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Colton Moore did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Colton Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore's responses.
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In 2012, Moore served as the president of Georgia's Future Business Leaders of America.
In 2016, Moore graduated from The University of Georgia, majoring in Political Science and International Affairs.
In 2018, Moore ran for the House of Representatives for District One and beat incumbent John Deffenbaugh, becoming the youngest representative in the history of Dade County.
In 2019, Moore was ranked by The American Conservative Union as the seventh most conservative legislator in Georgia. He is an avid supporter of Governor Brian Kemp and President Donald Trump.
Moore is also outspoken about his contempt for corruption in government. Moore, along with nine others, called for Ralston's resignation.
Moore believes the problem with politics is that money corrupts. When organizations or other influencers offer financial backing, there are always strings attached. Moore refused to accept outside funding while running for the Georgia Senate. Moore says he will continue to refuse funding of any kind, during his tenure as a senator.
- #7 Most Conservative Legislator in Georgia
- #1 Most Pro-Gun Legislator in Georgia
- Co-Sponsor on Georgia Heartbeat Bill
Georgia's criminal system is in dire need of reform. It has become a business focused on profit, while dehumanizing Georgians.
Educational reform is crucial. The survival of our sovereignty and society rests in the hands of today's youth, and right now we are failing them.
Georgia is in need of state-wide infrastructure reform. We have a port and metropolis, but, we need to find better ways to coordinate and utilize our assets so that we function in the most efficient manner possible.
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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.
Noteworthy events
January 2025 arrest
On January 16, 2025, Moore was arrested for trying to enter the state’s house chambers after having been banned from entering the premises. Moore was banned in March, 2024 following comments he made about former representative David Ralston during a legislative debate. Following his arrest, Moore was charged with obstruction and released on bond.[24]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Georgia House of Representatives "Representative Colton Moore", accessed February 22, 2020
- ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "Senators," accessed April 14, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Colton Moore," accessed April 14, 2023
- ↑ Politico, "Kemp sets date for special election to fill Greene’s seat," January 6, 2026
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 PBS News, "22 candidates are running in Georgia to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress," January 15, 2026
- ↑ BallotWire, "Special Election Scheduled in Georgia's 14th District Following Greene's Departure," 2026
- ↑ The Shelley Wynter Show, "14th Congressional District Special Election Townhall with Chairwoman Jackie Hartling 1/31," January 27, 2026
- ↑ Washington Examiner, "House races in 2026 see big competition with double-digit candidate fields," January 26, 2026
- ↑ Decision Desk HQ, "10 Big Elections in Q1 of 2026," January 19, 2026
- ↑ Shawn Harris 2026 campaign website, "Meet Shawn," accessed February 1, 2026
- ↑ wdef.com, "Democrat Shawn Harris running for position vacated by MTG," January 10, 2026
- ↑ The Mountain-Valley Independent, "District Attorney Clay Fuller Announces Congressional Run in Georgia’s 14th District," December 22, 2025
- ↑ X, "Greg Bluestein," February 4, 2026
- ↑ Nicky Lama 2026 campaign website, "Home," accessed February 1, 2026
- ↑ Colton Moore 2026 campaign website, "About," accessed February 1, 2026
- ↑ Brian Stover 2026 campaign website, "Businessman Brian Stover Announces Campaign for Congress in GA-14," December 17, 2025
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Local 3 News, “UPDATE: State Senator Colton Moore addresses Georgia lawmakers after Thursday's arrest" accessed January 17, 2025
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| Preceded by Jeff Mullis (R) |
Georgia State Senate District 53 2023-2026 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 1 2019-2021 |
Succeeded by Mike Cameron (R) |
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