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Kevin Aronhalt
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
High Point University, 2003
Graduate
Shorter University, 2013
Personal
Birthplace
Junction City, KS
Religion
Christian: Baptist
Profession
Marketing Executive
Contact

Kevin Aronhalt (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 13. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Aronhalt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kevin Aronhalt was born in Junction City, Kansas. He earned a bachelor's degree from High Point University in 2003 and a graduate degree from Shorter University in 2013. His career experience includes working as a marketing executive. He has been associated with the Freemasons and Shriners.[1]

Elections

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
Image of Katie Dempsey
Katie Dempsey (R)
 
69.7
 
17,407
Image of Kevin Aronhalt
Kevin Aronhalt (D) Candidate Connection
 
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
Image of Kevin Aronhalt
Kevin Aronhalt Candidate Connection
 
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
Image of Katie Dempsey
Katie Dempsey
 
100.0
 
3,303

Total votes: 3,303
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Endorsements

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Pledges

Aronhalt signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Kevin Aronhalt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Aronhalt's responses.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmwJGb8j7Aw

It won't let me link this on the BallotPedia platform, but if you copy and paste this; you will get a good look at who I am on the business side. I'm just a local married father of three. I'm a Christian attending First Baptist Church and I try to leave the world a better place than how I found it each day.

  • Solving tomorrow's problems today. In order to ensure Georgians are prepared for rising technology and an ever changing socioeconomic landscape, lawmakers must fully understand these changes and write forward-facing, common-sense legislation to address them. As someone immersed in the day-to-day operation of a large-scale local business, I am at the forefront of this evolution. One example, making sure local business owners are protected from the potential pitfalls of emerging AI technology while still being able to take advantage of the potential benefits. For families, similar laws must protect our children in digital spaces without hindering their ability to connect with their peers in meaningful ways.
  • Our public school system is running on fumes. Public Schools are underfunded and our teachers are over-worked and under-paid. Our philosophy is simple. We want to find new ways to support teachers and their students while still being fiscally responsible. We have created scholarships and mapped out the donation process to help. We would love to show you how you can help make a difference as well.
  • Transparency and accountability is crucial at every level of government, but especially the local level. It is unfortunate that our current local leaders have not taken the time to provide a State of the District townhall after each legislative session. My team will constantly update the local leaders to help them understand where we are today as well as prepare for tomorrow.
Mental health, public education, foster care, digital security, and local business needs are the areas of public policy that we focus on at the moment. If there are other areas that are of concern, then we will be happy to discuss.
My family and I are Christians, so we always look to Jesus for how to live a decent life. I'm completely comfortable with others worshipping or not worshipping in their traditional ways and respect those choices.
Traction: Get a grip on your Business. / By: Gino Wickman

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your Life Depended on It. / By: Christopher Voss

Meditations / By: Marcus Aurelius
I have a knack for pulling immense amounts of data together, figuring out the solution, and then explaining the whole process in simple terms. My ultimate mission is to make HD13 better each day and be the servant leader that we deserve.
The people in the district. I'm here to help all of them.
HD13 will be known as one of the strongest districts in the state of Georgia for years to come. We will be the district other districts model themselves after.
My very first job was with Ace Hardware when I was fourteen years old. I would go to school, go to practice, and then go to work. That was almost forty years ago.
A Tale of Two Cities / By: Charles Dickens
“It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.”
All These Things That I've Done: The Killers
Against the Wind: Bob Seger
Like many people, I have amazing conversations with Republicans, Democrats, etc. and we all seem to get along and solve problems daily just fine. Why can't we take that energy and commitment to another level? It is frustrating.
There needs to be an open communication of ideas to keep away from "GroupThink."
Artificial Intelligence and unfortunately with the reversal of Roe v Wade; we will see an even higher number of children enter the foster care system.
It depends on the role. For local state offices, I believe that is important to get fresh ideas into the system from the community leaders. The local level can be left behind if we don't bring in new, fresh ideas. I think the federal level should have previous experience.
No. I believe that everyone has pros and cons about them. It is the natural way of life. I'll be authentic to who I am and listen to the local community.
Yes. Recently, I was approached by a local foster family that had taken in three siblings. Each of the children had different stages of trauma and getting those kids the help they needed was a nightmare. Locally, if you or your children have mental health problems then you are in deep trouble as the local system is broken for families. Most families now have to go to another town to get the care they need. It is atrocious.
Knock knock.

Who's there?
Cow.
Cow Who?
Cows don't say who they say moo.

That joke kills with the 2-8 year olds.
No. I believe we elect the Governor for this role.
Too early to say as I would like to get feedback from the district on what is on fire the most. We have plenty of issues in the district and we need to assign a rating system and manage expectations.
Small Business Development, Education, and Ethics.
It is frightening to me that we don't have access as voters to all the data. We should be able to digest the data and make decisions based on that knowledge.

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Campaign finance summary


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Kevin Aronhalt campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024Georgia House of Representatives District 13Lost general$22,235 $22,235
Grand total$22,235 $22,235
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 7, 2024


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