Jeff Mullis

Jeff Mullis

Republican Party

Prior offices

Georgia State Senate District 53

Successor: Colton Moore

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Personal

Profession

Community Planner/Fire Chief

Contact

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Jeff Mullis (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 53. He assumed office in 2001. He left office on January 9, 2023.

Mullis (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 53. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 24, 2022.

Biography

Mullis' professional experience includes working as the fire chief of the Walker County Fire and Rescue and community planner.

Committee assignments

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2021-2022

Mullis was assigned to the following committees:

• Administrative Affairs Committee
• Senate Appropriations Committee
• Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee
• Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
• Senate Rules Committee, Chair

2019-2020

Mullis was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee
• Administrative Affairs Committee
• Senate Appropriations Committee
• Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee
• Senate Rules Committee, Chairman

2017 legislative session

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

Georgia committee assignments, 2017
• Appropriations
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Regulated Industries and Utilities
• Rules, Chair

2015 legislative session

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

Georgia committee assignments, 2015
• Appropriations
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Regulated Industries and Utilities
• Rules, Chair

2013-2014

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

Georgia committee assignments, 2013
• Rules, Chair
• Appropriations
• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Economic Development

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Mullis served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2011
• Transportation, Chair
• Appropriations
• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Rules

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Mullis 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

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

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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
	Submit photo	Steven Henry	48.6	13,827

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

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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,685
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2018

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2018

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 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Mullis (R)	100.0	49,168

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53

Incumbent Jeff Mullis advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 53 on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Mullis	100.0	8,849

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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 Jeff Mullis ran unopposed in the Georgia State Senate District 53 general election.

Georgia State Senate, District 53 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jeff Mullis Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	55,148
Total Votes				55,148
Source: Georgia Secretary of State

Incumbent Jeff Mullis defeated Lanny Thomas in the Georgia State Senate District 53 Republican primary.

Georgia State Senate, District 53 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jeff Mullis Incumbent	66.56%	9,720
	Republican	Lanny Thomas	33.44%	4,884
Total Votes				14,604

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. Incumbent Jeff E. Mullis defeated Thomas E. "Tom" Dooley in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

Georgia State Senate, District 53 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jeff Mullis Incumbent	68.5%	7,007
Thomas E. Dooley	31.5%	3,219
Total Votes		10,226

2012

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012

Mullis ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 53. Mullis ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. Mullis ran unopposed in the general election.

Georgia State Senate, District 53, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jeff Mullis Incumbent	100%	48,535
Total Votes				48,535

2010

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010

Mullis won re-election to the 53rd District seat in 2010. He had no opponent in the November 2, 2010, general election.

Georgia State Senate District 53 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jeff Mullis Incumbent	100%	27,055
Total Votes				27,055

He defeated Jeremy Jones and Jim Pope in the July 20 primary.

Georgia State Senate District 53 Primary Election Republican Primary, 2010
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jeff Mullis Incumbent	68.3%	5,858
Jeremy Jones	16%	1,370
Jim Pope	15.7%	1,348
Total Votes		8,576

2008

On November 4, 2008, Mullis won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 53rd Senate district. Mullis received 37,814 votes in the election, defeating Bruce Coker (D), who received 18,879 votes. Mullis raised $376,320 for his campaign in 2008; Coker raised $18,643.

Georgia State Senate District 53 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jeff Mullis Incumbent	66.7%	37,814
	Democratic	Bruce Coker	33.3%	18,879
Total Votes				56,693

2006

On November 7, 2006, Mullis won re-election to District 53 of the Georgia State Senate against Bruce Coker.

Georgia State Senate District 53 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jeff Mullis Incumbent	63.3%	19,961
	Democratic	Bruce Coker	36.7%	11,583
Total Votes				31,544

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Jeff Mullis did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Mullis' campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“	Improving Our Schools Promoting Economic Development and New High Wage Jobs Protecting Our Children Stopping Illegal Immigration Honoring Our Seniors Leadership to Protect Our Values	”
—Jeff Mullis

Presidential preference

2012

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Jeff Mullis endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

Campaign finance summary

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Jeff Mullis campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2020	Georgia State Senate District 53	Won general	$577,551	N/A**
2018	Georgia State Senate District 53	Won general	$512,856	N/A**
2016	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$553,218	N/A**
2014	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$431,853	N/A**
2012	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$221,833	N/A**
2010	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$277,642	N/A**
2008	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$376,320	N/A**
2006	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$347,157	N/A**
2004	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$112,542	N/A**
2002	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$44,653	N/A**
2000	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Won	$110,726	N/A**
1998	Georgia State Senate, District 53	Lost	$42,247	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2022

In 2022, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.

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• National Federation of Independent Business

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2021

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In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31. ACLU Georgia Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to civil rights issues. 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. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11. 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 Environment Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues. 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.

2019

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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce 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.

2018

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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29. Faith and Freedom Coalition of Georgia: House and Senate Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues. Georgia Center for Opportunity Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education. Georgia Chamber of Commerce 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.

2017

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2016

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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24. Americans for Prosperity Georgia Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. 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.

2015

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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

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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2012

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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29. Georgia Chamber of Commerce 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.

Noteworthy events

Decision to self-quarantine for coronavirus on March 19, 2020

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Mullis, along with his Georgia State Senate colleagues, entered self-quarantine after State Sen. Brandon Beach tested positive for coronavirus.

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Personal

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Mullis and his wife, Teresa, have three children.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by -	Georgia State Senate District 53 2001-2023	Succeeded by Colton Moore (R)

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Current members of the Georgia State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Jason Anavitarte

Minority Leader:Harold Jones

Senators

District 1

Ben Watson (R)

District 2

Derek Mallow (D)

District 3

Mike Hodges (R)

District 4

Billy Hickman (R)

District 5

Sheikh Rahman (D)

District 6

Matt Brass (R)

District 7

Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)

District 8

Russ Goodman (R)

District 9

Nikki Merritt (D)

District 10

Emanuel Jones (D)

District 11

Sam Watson (R)

District 12

Freddie Sims (D)

District 13

Carden Summers (R)

District 14

Josh McLaurin (D)

District 15

Ed Harbison (D)

District 16

Marty Harbin (R)

District 17

Gail Davenport (D)

District 18

John Kennedy (R)

District 19

Blake Tillery (R)

District 20

Larry Walker (R)

District 21

Vacant

District 22

Harold Jones (D)

District 23

Max Burns (R)

District 24

Lee Anderson (R)

District 25

Ricky Williams (R)

District 26

David Lucas (D)

District 27

Greg Dolezal (R)

District 28

Donzella James (D)

District 29

Randy Robertson (R)

District 30

Tim Bearden (R)

District 31

Jason Anavitarte (R)

District 32

Kay Kirkpatrick (R)

District 33

Michael Rhett (D)

District 34

Kenya Wicks (D)

District 35

Vacant

District 36

Nan Orrock (D)

District 37

Ed Setzler (R)

District 38

Rashaun Kemp (D)

District 39

Sonya Halpern (D)

District 40

Sally Harrell (D)

District 41

Kim Jackson (D)

District 42

Brian Strickland (R)

District 43

Tonya Anderson (D)

District 44

Elena Parent (D)

District 45

Clint Dixon (R)

District 46

Bill Cowsert (R)

District 47

Frank Ginn (R)

District 48

Shawn Still (R)

District 49

Drew Echols (R)

District 50

Bo Hatchett (R)

District 51

Steve Gooch (R)

District 52

Chuck Hufstetler (R)

District 53

Colton Moore (R)

District 54

Chuck Payne (R)

District 55

Randal Mangham (D)

District 56

John Albers (R)

Republican Party (32)

Democratic Party (22)

Vacancies (2)