Hunter Hill

Hunter Hill

Republican Party

Prior offices

Georgia State Senate District 6

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Elections and appointments

Last election

May 22, 2018

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Hunter Hill is a former Republican member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 6 from 2012 to 2017. He resigned his state Senate seat on September 6, 2017, to focus on his run for governor.

Hill was a 2018 Republican candidate for Governor of Georgia.

Committee assignments

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hill served on the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Elections

2018

See also: Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Georgia

Brian Kemp defeated Stacey Abrams and Ted Metz in the general election for Governor of Georgia on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Kemp (R)	50.2	1,978,408
		Stacey Abrams (D)	48.8	1,923,685
		Ted Metz (L)	0.9	37,235

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,939,328 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Larry Odom (Independent)

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Governor of Georgia

Brian Kemp defeated Casey Cagle in the Republican primary runoff for Governor of Georgia on July 24, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Kemp	69.5	406,703
		Casey Cagle	30.5	178,893

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 585,596
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Georgia

Stacey Abrams defeated Stacey Evans in the Democratic primary for Governor of Georgia on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stacey Abrams	76.4	424,305
		Stacey Evans	23.6	130,784

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 555,089
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Georgia

Casey Cagle and Brian Kemp advanced to a runoff. They defeated Hunter Hill, Clay Tippins, and Michael Williams in the Republican primary for Governor of Georgia on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Casey Cagle	39.0	236,987
✔		Brian Kemp	25.5	155,189
		Hunter Hill	18.3	111,464
		Clay Tippins	12.2	74,182
		Michael Williams	4.9	29,619

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 607,441
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Eddie Hayes (R)
• Marc Alan Urbach (R)

Campaign advertisements

"Ready to Lead Again," released March 12, 2018

"Ready to Serve Again," released February 5, 2018

Endorsements

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Republican candidate endorsements Endorsement Date Cagle Hill Kemp Tippins Williams National figures Former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) May 18, 2018 ✔ Former U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.) May 18, 2018 ✔ Former U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.) May 17, 2018 ✔ Former U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.) May 16, 2018 ✔ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) May 7, 2018 ✔ Haley Barbour, former Mississippi governor and former RNC chairman March 8, 2018 ✔ Bob Barr, former U.S. representative from GA-07 and 2008 Libertarian presidential candidate August 25, 2017 ✔ State and local figures Former candidate Marc Alan Urbach May 2, 2018 ✔ Cobby County District Attorney Vic Reynolds April 13, 2018 ✔ State Rep. Allen Peake (R) March 8, 2018 ✔ State Rep. Susan Holmes (R) September 27, 2017 ✔ Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens (R) August 25, 2017 ✔ State Rep. Ron Stephens (R) August 1, 2017 ✔ State Sen. Jesse Stone (R) August 1, 2017 ✔ State Sen. Ellis Black (R) August 1, 2017 ✔ State Sen. Jack Hill (R) August 1, 2017 ✔ State Sen. Ben Watson (R) August 1, 2017 ✔ State Rep. Dewayne Hill (R) June 21, 2017 ✔ State Rep. John Deffenbaugh (R) June 21, 2017 ✔ State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R) June 21, 2017 ✔ State Sen. Jeff Mullis (R) June 21, 2017 ✔ State Rep. Sam Teasley Unknown ✔ State Rep. Michael Caldwell Unknown ✔ State Rep. Wes Cantrell Unknown ✔ Organizations Georgia Realtors April 11, 2018 ✔ National Rifle Association April 12, 2018 ✔ Educators First April 10, 2018 ✔ Media figures Barbara Dooley, Athens media figure August 25, 2017 ✔ Roger Stone, former advisor to Donald Trump August 11, 2017 ✔ Duane Chapman AKA Dog the Bounty Hunter July 4, 2017 ✔ Business figures Jim Brady, COO of Grant Thorton September 28, 2017 ✔

Campaign finance

Campaign finance reports
Candidate	Filing deadline	Contributions	Expenditures	Cash on Hand
Casey Cagle
	June 30, 2017	$2,659,061.92	$143,866.36	$2,515,195.56
	January 31, 2018	$4,111,046.90	$893,864.10	$5,732,378.36
	March 31, 2018	$20,206.50	$1,217,073.86	$4,535,511.00
Total	-	$6,790,315.32	$2,254,804.32	$4,535,511.00
Hunter Hill
	June 30, 2017	$1,148,529.59	$220,084.67	$928,444.92
	January 31, 2018	$1,110,632.05	$553,039.87	$1,486,037.10
	March 31, 2018	$442,891.90	$808,064.52	$1,120,864.48
Total	-	$2,702,053.54	$1,581,189.06	$1,120,864.48
Brian Kemp
	June 30, 2017	$1,710,592.00	$186,691.20	$1,523,900.80
	January 31, 2018	$1,174,546.48	$574,857.74	$2,123,589.54
	March 31, 2018	$34,970.26	$527,038.52	$1,631,521.28
Total	-	$2,920,108.74	$1,288,587.46	$1,631,521.28
Clay Tippins
	January 31, 2018	$2,139,341.28	$413,252.35	$1,726,088.93
	March 31, 2018	$405,177.00	$539,747.10	$1,591,518.83
Total	-	$2,544,518.28	$952,999.45	$1,591,518.83
Michael Williams
	June 30, 2017	$1,051,831.12	$107,806.65	$944,024.47
	January 31, 2018	$729,671.29	$330,948.55	$1,342,747.21
	March 31, 2018	$4,501.45	$78,430.43	$1,268,818.23
Total	-	$1,786,003.86	$517,185.63	$1,268,818.23

Polls

Georgia Governor, Republican Primary 2018
Poll	Casey Cagle	Brian Kemp	Hunter Hill	Michael Williams	Clay Tippins	Undecided	Margin of error	Sample size
Fox 5 Atlanta/Opinion Savvy (May 15-16)	31%	20%	14%	5%	12%	15%	+/-4.3	515
11Alive/SurveyUSA (May 10-15)	35%	17%	10%	3%	8%	27%	+/-5.1	558
University of Georgia (April 19-26)	41%	10%	9%	3%	4%	33%	+/-4.4	507
Clarion Research (paid for by Hill campaign) (March 2-3)	33%	9%	17%	3%	3%	36%	+/-4.5	547
Meeting Street Research on behalf of the pro-Cagle Citizens for Georgia’s Future (March 1-4)	38%	10%	10%	2%	3%	35%	+/-4.38	500
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy (February 2018)	27%	13%	11%	5%	12%	31%	+/-4.5	500
The Wickers Group (Ocotber 21-24, 2017)	34%	13%	1%	1%	0%	48%	+/-4.5	400
Landmark Communications/RosettaStone (October 16-17, 2017)	35%	7%	9%	4%	1%	44%	+/-3.5	800
McLaughlin & Associates (September 28 - October 1, 2017)	41%	12%	4%	3%	2%	39%	+/-4.0	600
AVERAGES	35%	12.33%	9.44%	3.22%	5%	34.22%	+/-4.35	547.44
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

2016

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Hunter Hill defeated Jaha Howard in the Georgia State Senate District 6 general election.

Georgia State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Hunter Hill Incumbent	51.92%	42,338
	Democratic	Jaha Howard	48.08%	39,201
Total Votes				81,539
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

Jaha Howard ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 6 Democratic primary.

Georgia State Senate, District 6 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Jaha Howard  (unopposed)

Incumbent Hunter Hill ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 6 Republican primary.

Georgia State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Hunter Hill Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with a runoff election taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Antron D. Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Hunter B. Hill was unopposed in the Republican primary. Johnson was defeated by Hill in the general election.

Georgia State Senate, District 6 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Hunter Hill Incumbent	60.9%	29,383
	Democratic	Antron Johnson	39.1%	18,904
Total Votes				48,287

2012

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012

Hill ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 6. Hill defeated Josh Belinfante and Drew Ellenburg in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Incumbent Doug Stoner (D) ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Hill defeated incumbent Doug Stoner in the general election.

Georgia State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Hunter Hill	52.8%	37,628
	Democratic	Doug Stoner Incumbent	47.2%	33,607
Total Votes				71,235

Georgia State Senate, District 6 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Hunter Hill	52.6%	8,987
Josh Belinfante	28.7%	4,909
Drew Ellenburg	18.7%	3,201
Total Votes		17,097

Campaign themes

2018

Hill's campaign website stated the following:

“	GEORGIA NEEDS A FIGHTER TO PROTECT OUR FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS I took an oath to protect our Constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic, and I can guarantee that as Governor you will have no greater defender of your fundamental, God-given rights. First and foremost, as a Christian, combat veteran and a father, I have seen first hand how precious and fragile life is. I promise to sign any piece of legislation that further protects the lives of the unborn. Secondly, I know what it's like to be in harm's way. When I was overseas I didn’t just have a gun in my hand—I had one on my side. The Second Amendment is a recognition that the right to self-defense is a God-given right. It is also the right that protects all other rights, and you can rest assured I will always fight the liberal left and their anti-gun agenda. GOVERNMENT SPENDING ISN'T THE ANSWER We all want to help people, so let’s do it! The government has been spending billions of dollars attempting to lift people out of poverty for years, and it’s not working. It’s not working because poverty cannot be fixed with money alone. We have spent billions driving our citizens further into poverty and further away from the American dream, self-government, and personal responsibility. I will address this! We are going to stop pushing people to depend on the government to change their lives because simply put, it doesn’t work. It also pulls tax dollars away from initiatives in which taxpayers expect the government to deliver results. As Governor, I will lead on prioritizing education, public safety, and transportation in our state budget, and we will cut wasteful spending. Ministries, non-profits, families, and communities change lives for the better - not the government. ELIMINATING THE STATE INCOME TAX WILL TAKE TRUE CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP As Governor, I will lead on eliminating the state income tax. If Tennessee, Florida, and Texas can eliminate the income tax, then so can Georgia. Eliminating the state income tax will drive our economy to create more jobs, attract more businesses, and leave more money in families’ pockets. Politicians in Georgia have been talking about doing this for 15 years! We will get it done. WE CAN DOUBLE OUR INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORTATION, WITHOUT RAISING TAXES We cannot expect to bring new business to our state with crumbling infrastructure. Whether it's trucks delivering goods to the port, or a bus taking children to school, it is essential we provide our citizens with safe roads on which to travel. I believe we can double our investment into transportation without raising taxes. This will provide us the opportunity to strengthen our infrastructure all across Georgia and attract new jobs. NO SANCTUARY CITIES IN GEORGIA, PERIOD First and foremost, my priority as your Governor is keeping Georgians safe from harm. I stand with President Trump. I am opposed to sanctuary cities that harbor illegal immigrants from being deported. We will hold those who break our laws accountable. As Governor, if a city in Georgia decides to harbor illegal immigrants, they won’t receive a nickel of state funding. Caring for our Veterans ISN'T OPTIONAL Making Georgia the best state in the country for veterans is one of my top priorities. Veterans can - and should - thrive in their personal and professional lives when they leave the military. I believe big government is failing our veterans, and I believe non-profits, ministries, and businesses can make all the difference in enabling these men and women to build on their past to create their best future. Veterans offer a unique set of skills, experiences and leadership abilities developed and honed during their years in the military. These veterans are an extraordinary asset to the communities in which they live. Veterans need care, transition, then opportunity. I will lead on ensuring that those opportunities are in place for all Georgia veterans. EDUCATION: The Foundation for the Pursuit of Happiness Every child in Georgia has a constitutionally protected right to the best education we can provide. We can do better. We need to empower our parents to have greater input and control in how their children are educated. We need to stop micromanaging our teachers and free them to do what they do best - instill a love for learning. The decisions about the education of our students should be in the hands of local educators and families, not politicians. I strongly oppose “Common Core” and other examples of bureaucratic overreach. No child should be trapped in a failing school that undermines their future. I have led and will continue to lead efforts to provide more choices and opportunities for students who need it most. The Answer to Health Care IS FREE-MARKET PRINCIPLES No legislation in recent memory defies the principles of a free market economy more than Obamacare. Not only does it violate our conservative principles, but it has wreaked havoc upon the American family and small businesses by driving premiums through the roof. The Members of Congress who supported the legislation did so in direct opposition to the 10th Amendment. The only way to make healthcare more affordable and deliver better results for patients is to infuse free-market principles into the process and to allow each state to craft its own plan. AGRICuLTURE IS THE BACKBONE OF GEORGIA Challenges facing 21st-century farmers are important to every citizen of Georgia. Agriculture is Georgia’s number one industry. We all have a stake in the future of Georgia’s farmers and their farms. But years of excessive regulations have hurt farmers, their families, and our state. I will fight against crippling regulations from the EPA and federal overreach and always side with the hard-working farmers of Georgia. PROTECTING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IS ESSENTIAL. I have walked the streets of a country without religious freedom. If you ever do, I recommend you carry a weapon like I did. Nations that are unwilling to protect the religious liberties of their citizens will not protect the liberty of any form. Religious freedom is rightfully called our Nation's "First Freedom." The First Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights states the following: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Sadly, overreaching judges have eroded this foundational principle. I believe we must protect the religious liberties and the beliefs of all Georgians. I have fought for these protections in the State Senate, and I will stand and deliver as your Governor. Our First Responders Deserve Our Support As a Police Mentor Team leader in Afghanistan, I have seen the negative effects of having an unprofessional police force. Many times, citizens take for granted how professional and important our police officers, firefighters, and EMT’s are in our communities. As Governor, I’ll make public safety a priority and be sure they have the training, equipment, and funding they need to do their job.	”
—Hunter Hill’s campaign website (2018)

Campaign finance summary

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Hunter Hill campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2016	Georgia State Senate, District 6	Won	$328,850	N/A**
2014	Georgia State Senate, District 6	Won	$573,090	N/A**
2012	Georgia State Senate, District 6	Won	$601,597	N/A**
2008	Georgia State Senate, District 6	Lost	$165,439	N/A**
Grand total			$1,668,976	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2016

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2015

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2014

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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Georgia National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2013

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See also

• Governor of Georgia
• Georgia gubernatorial election, 2018

External links

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• Search Google News for this topic
• Office of the governor
• Hunter Hill on the Georgia State Senate website
• Official campaign website
• Profile from Open States
• Campaign contributions: 2012, 2008

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Doug Stoner (D)	Georgia State Senate District 6 2013–2017	Succeeded by Jen Jordan (D)