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Katie Dempsey
2007 - Present
2027
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Katie Dempsey (Republican Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 13. She assumed office on January 8, 2007. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Dempsey (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 13. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Dempsey's professional experience includes owning a small business. Dempsey served on the Rome City Commission.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Dempsey was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- House Rules Committee
- Special Committee on Healthcare
- House Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Dempsey was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- House Health Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
2019-2020
Dempsey was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee, Chairman of Subcommittee
- House Health Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Transportation Committee
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 |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Higher Education |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dempsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Higher Education |
| • Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dempsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Subcommittee Chair |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Higher Education |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dempsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Higher Education, Vice Chair |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dempsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Higher Education |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Katie Dempsey is running in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Katie Dempsey defeated Kevin Aronhalt in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Dempsey (R) | 69.7 | 17,407 |
 | Kevin Aronhalt (D) | 30.3 | 7,555 | |
| Total votes: 24,962 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Kevin Aronhalt advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Aronhalt | 100.0 | 989 |
| Total votes: 989 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Katie Dempsey advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Dempsey | 100.0 | 3,303 |
| Total votes: 3,303 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Dempsey signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Katie Dempsey won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Dempsey (R) | 100.0 | 15,097 |
| Total votes: 15,097 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Katie Dempsey defeated Luke Martin and Brad Barnes in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Dempsey | 72.4 | 5,365 |
 | Luke Martin | 16.9 | 1,253 | |
 | Brad Barnes | 10.7 | 790 | |
| Total votes: 7,408 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Katie Dempsey defeated John Burnette II in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Dempsey (R) | 66.6 | 10,329 |
| John Burnette II (D) | 33.4 | 5,190 | ||
| Total votes: 15,519 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
John Burnette II advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Burnette II | 100.0 | 1,242 | |
| Total votes: 1,242 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Katie Dempsey advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 13 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katie Dempsey | 100.0 | 3,046 |
| Total votes: 3,046 | |||
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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 Katie Dempsey ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 13 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Katie Dempsey Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,476 | |
| Total Votes | 14,476 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Katie Dempsey ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 13 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 13 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Katie Dempsey 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. Richard C. Garrett was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Katie M. Dempsey was unopposed in the Republican primary. Garrett was defeated by Dempsey in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie Dempsey Incumbent |
69.4% | 7,529 | |
| Democratic | Richard Garrett | 30.6% | 3,322 | |
| Total Votes | 10,851 | |||
2012
Dempsey ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 13. Dempsey ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8] Dempsey won re-election in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Katie M. Dempsey Incumbent |
100% | 13,232 | |
| Total Votes | 13,232 | |||
2010
Dempsey ran for re-election to the 13th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the July 20 primary. Dempsey defeated Bonny Askew in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 13 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Katie Dempsey Incumbent |
64.6% | 6,131 | |
| Democratic | Bonny Askew | 35.4% | 3,354 | |
| Total Votes | 9,485 | |||
2008
In 2008 was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 13. Dempsey (R) finished with 7,527 votes while her opponent Robert Puckett (D) finished with 7,238 votes.[11] Dempsey raised $161,107 for her campaign fund.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 13 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Katie Dempsey Incumbent |
51% | 7,527 | |
| Democratic | Robert Puckett | 49% | 7,238 | |
| Total Votes | 14,765 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Dempsey won election to District 13 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Bob Puckett (D).[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 13 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Katie Dempsey |
50.9% | 4,523 | |
| Democratic | Robert Puckett | 49.1% | 4,355 | |
| Total Votes | 8,878 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Dempsey is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rome, Rome Junior Service League, Rome Symphony Orchestra, and is President of the Floyd Healthcare Foundation.[14]
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2024
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In 2024, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 28.
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2023
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In 2023, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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2022
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In 2022, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31.
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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.
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2019
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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.
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2018
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dempsey
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Georgia House of Representatives District 13 2007-Present |
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