Bubber Epps
James "Bubber" Epps (b. September 7, 1943) was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 144. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008. He did not file for re-election in 2018.
Epps served as a Twiggs County commissioner from 1984 to 1988 and chairman from 1989 to 1992.
Biography
At the time of his service in the legislature, Epps' professional experience included owning Epps Brothers, Incorporated and Epps & Jones Construction Company, Incorporated and working as a principal at Gordon-Ivey School.[1]
Switches party affiliation
Following his victory in the November 2, 2010 general election, Epps switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. He stated, “I think that by having a seat at the leadership table and working with leadership, I think that I can best address the issues and concerns of my constituents.”[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Insurance |
| • Motor Vehicles, Chair |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Small Business Development |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Epps served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Insurance |
| • Motor Vehicles, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Epps served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Motor Vehicles |
| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Insurance |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Epps served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs |
| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Insurance |
| • State Planning and Community |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Epps served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Children and Youth |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Bubber Epps did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives 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 Bubber Epps defeated Joyce Denson in the Georgia House of Representatives District 144 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 144 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bubber Epps Incumbent |
67.67% | 15,288 | |
| Democratic | Joyce Denson | 32.33% | 7,305 | |
| Total Votes | 22,593 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Joyce Denson ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 144 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 144 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Joyce Denson (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bubber Epps ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 144 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 144 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bubber Epps Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections 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. Joyce E. Denson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent James A. "Bubber" Epps was unopposed in the Republican primary. Denson was defeated by Epps in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bubber Epps Incumbent |
64.3% | 10,196 | |
| Democratic | Joyce Denson | 35.7% | 5,664 | |
| Total Votes | 15,860 | |||
2012
Epps ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 144. Epps ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Mary Ann Whipple-Lue ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10] Epps defeated Mary Ann Whipple-Lue in the general election.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Epps Incumbent |
63.6% | 13,955 | |
| Democratic | Mary Whipple-Lue | 36.4% | 8,000 | |
| Total Votes | 21,955 | |||
2010
Epps ran for re-election to the 140th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary. Epps defeated Allen Freeman (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 140 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| James Epps (D)
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8,110 | 55.5% | ||
| Allen Freeman (R) | 6,495 | 44.5% | ||
2008
In 2008 Epps was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 140. Epps (D) finished with 10,004 votes while his opponent incumbent Allen Freeman (R) finished with 9,836 votes.[13] Epps raised $67,472 for his campaign fund.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 140 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| James Epps (D)
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10,004 | |||
| Allen Freeman (R) | 9,836 | |||
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2018
In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- James Epps on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Epps
- ↑ Macon.com, "State representative Epps leaves Democrats to join GOP," December 14, 2010
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jimmy Pruett (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 144 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Danny Mathis (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 140 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Robert Dickey (R) |
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