Georgia state legislative special elections, 2013

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Eight special election were scheduled for the Georgia State Legislature in 2013. These elections were called to fill vacancies in Georgia State Senate Districts 11, 14, 21 and 30, and Georgia House of Representatives Districts 21, 71, 100 and 104.

How vacancies are filled

If there is a vacancy in the Georgia General Assembly, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. If the vacancy occurs during a legislative session, the governor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. If the vacancy occurs after the regular legislative session held during the first year of the term of office for members, the governor may order a special election at any time but no later than 60 days before the November general election. If the vacancy occurs between 60 days before the November general election and the next legislative session, the governor is required to order a special election within 10 days.

The special election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.

See sources: Georgia Code § 21-2-544

Special elections

January 8, 2013

Georgia State Senate District 11

John Bulloch (R) resigned his District 11 seat in the Georgia State Senate on December 6, 2012. While he did not initially provide a reason, Bulloch had been hospitalized with meningitis the previous October. Bulloch was re-elected on November 6, 2012 unopposed. The election took place on January 8, 2013. As no candidate won more than 51 percent in the election, the top two vote-getters, Burke and Keown, headed to a runoff on February 5. Republican candidates: Marshall Berman Dean Burke a Brad Hughes Mike Keown a Eugene McNease Democratic candidates: Lisa Collins withdrew Libertarian candidates: Jeffrey G. Bivins

☑ Georgia State Senate District 21
Chip Rogers (R) resigned his District 21 seat in the Georgia State Senate effective December 5, 2012 in order to take a job with Georgia Public Broadcasting. The special election took place on January 8, 2013. Brandon Beach (R) defeated Sean Jerguson (R) to win the seat. Republican candidates: Sean Jerguson Brandon Beach

☑ Georgia State Senate District 30

Bill Hamrick (R) resigned his District 30 seat in the Georgia State Senate following his appointment as a Superior Court judge on the Coweta Judicial Circuit in September 2012. A special election was held to fill the vacancy on January 8, 2013, with a primary on November 6, 2012. With no candidate winning a majority in the Republican primary, the top two vote-getters proceeded to a runoff on December 4, 2012, which Mike Dugan won. Dugan easily defeated James Camp (L) to take the seat. Republican Primary Candidates: Glenn Richardson Bill Hembree a Jim Naughton Mike Dugan a Republican runoff candidates: Bill Hembree: 2,857 Mike Dugan: 3,606 a General Election Candidates: Mike Dugan James Camp

Georgia House of Representatives District 21

State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) ran for the District 21 state senate seat left vacant when Chip Rogers (R) resigned in December 2012. Once his candidacy was certified, Jerguson had to resign his seat in the House in order to run for the senate. A special election for Jerguson's seat took place on January 8, 2013. As no candidate took more than 51 percent of the vote, a runoff between the top two vote-getters, Laurens and Turner, took place on February 5. Republican candidates: Bill Fincher withdrew Brian Laurens a Kenneth Ashley Mimbs Scot Turner a Democratic candidates: Natalie Bergeron Independent candidates: Eduardo Correia withdrew

February 5, 2013

Georgia House of Representatives District 71

Robert Stokely (R) won election to Georgia House of Representatives District 71 on November 6, 2012. However, on December 14, he stated he would not be accepting the position in order to serve as a Coweta County Magistrate Judge instead. A special election to fill the seat was held February 5. Candidates had until January 9 to qualify. As no candidate won 50 percent of the vote, the top two-vote-getters - Thomas G. Crymes and David J. Stover - faced off in a runoff on March 5. General election candidates: Thomas G. Crymes a Michael Farbo, Jr. Darryl Marmon David J. Stover a Richard Weisser Cynthia Conradt Bennett

☑ Georgia State Senate District 11

John Bulloch (R) resigned his District 11 seat in the Georgia State Senate on December 6, 2012. While he did not initially provide a reason, Bulloch had been hospitalized with meningitis the previous October. Bulloch was re-elected on November 6, 2012 unopposed. The election took place on January 8, 2013. As no candidate won more than 51 percent in the election, the top two vote-getters, Burke and Keown, headed to a runoff on February 5, which Burke won. Republican candidates: Marshall Berman Dean Burke a Brad Hughes Mike Keown a Eugene McNease Democratic candidates: Lisa Collins withdrew Libertarian candidates: Jeffrey G. Bivins February 5 Runoff candidates: Dean Burke Mike Keown

☑ Georgia House of Representatives District 21

State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R) ran for the District 21 state senate seat left vacant when Chip Rogers (R) resigned in December 2012. Once his candidacy was certified, Jerguson had to resign his seat in the House in order to run for the senate. A special election for Jerguson's seat took place on January 8, 2013. As no candidate took more than 51 percent of the vote, a runoff between the top two vote-getters, Laurens and Turner, took place on February 5, which Turner won. Republican candidates: Bill Fincher withdrew Brian Laurens a Kenneth Ashley Mimbs Scot Turner a Democratic candidates: Natalie Bergeron Independent candidates: Eduardo Correia withdrew February 5 Runoff candidates: Brian Laurens Scot Turner

March 5, 2013

☑ Georgia House of Representatives District 71

Robert Stokely (R) won election to Georgia House of Representatives District 71 on November 6, 2012. However, on December 14, he stated he would not be accepting the position in order to serve as a Coweta County Magistrate Judge instead. A special election to fill the seat was held February 5. Candidates had until January 9 to qualify. As no candidate won 50 percent of the vote, the top two-vote-getters - Thomas G. Crymes and David J. Stover - met in a runoff on March 5, which Stover won. General election candidates: Thomas G. Crymes a Michael Farbo, Jr. Darryl Marmon David J. Stover a Richard Weisser Cynthia Conradt Bennett March 5 runoff election candidates: Thomas G. Crymes David J. Stover

November 5, 2013

Georgia State Senate District 14

Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) resigned in order to focus on his Congressional campaign. A special election was called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries were held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers. November 5 Special election candidates: Christopher G. Nesmith Nicole Ebbeskotte Matt Laughridge a Dwight Pullen Dean Sheridan Bruce Thompson a December 3 Runoff election candidates: Matt Laughridge Bruce Thompson

☑Georgia House of Representatives District 100
Rep. Brian Thomas (D) resigned to accept a position with Natural Resources Group in Lamoine, Maine. A special election was called for November 5 elections. No party primaries were held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers. November 5 Special election candidates: Dewey McClain

Georgia House of Representatives District 104

Rep. Donna Sheldon (R) resigned in order to focus on her Congressional campaign. A special election was called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries were held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers. November 5 Special election candidates: Teresa Cantrell a Chuck Efstration a Tim Puckett Todd Tyson December 3 Runoff election candidates: Teresa Cantrell Chuck Efstration

Georgia House of Representatives District 127

Rep. Quincy Murphy (D) passed away on August 2 after a battle with lung cancer. A special election was called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries were held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers. November 5 Special election candidates: Diane B. Evans a Dianne Murphy Brian Prince a December 3 Runoff election candidates: Diane B. Evans Brian Prince

December 3, 2013

☑Georgia State Senate District 14

Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R) resigned in order to focus on his Congressional campaign. A special election was called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries were held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers. November 5 Special election candidates: Christopher G. Nesmith Nicole Ebbeskotte Matt Laughridge a Dwight Pullen Dean Sheridan Bruce Thompson a December 3 Runoff election candidates: Matt Laughridge Bruce Thompson

☑Georgia House of Representatives District 104

Rep. Donna Sheldon (R) resigned in order to focus on her Congressional campaign. A special election was called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries were held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers. November 5 Special election candidates: Teresa Cantrell a Chuck Efstration a Tim Puckett Todd Tyson December 3 Runoff election candidates: Teresa Cantrell Chuck Efstration

☑Georgia House of Representatives District 127

Rep. Quincy Murphy (D) passed away on August 2 after a battle with lung cancer. A special election was called for November 5 elections, with a runoff if necessary on December 3. No party primaries were held for this election. Candidates had from September 16 to September 18 to file certified nomination papers. November 5 Special election candidates: Diane B. Evans a Dianne Murphy Brian Prince a December 3 Runoff election candidates: Diane B. Evans Brian Prince

See also

• State legislative special elections, 2013
• Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
• Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2012
• Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
• Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2010
• Georgia State Legislature

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