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Roger Bruce
Roger Bruce (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 35. He is on the ballot in the special general election on November 18, 2025.[source]
Bruce (Democratic Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 61. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on January 13, 2025.
Biography
Bruce was born on May 9, 1953. His professional experience includes working as Vice President of Human Resources for the Atlanta Life Financial Group, and East Coast Director of Human Resources for Burger King Pillsbury Companies. He served in the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bruce was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Small Business Development Committee
2021-2022
Bruce was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Small Business Development Committee
2019-2020
Bruce was assigned to the following committees:
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Small Business Development Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Human Relations and Aging |
| • Judiciary |
| • Small Business Development |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bruce served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Human Relations and Aging |
| • Judiciary |
| • Small Business Development |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bruce served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Human Relations and Aging |
| • Judiciary |
| • Small Business Development |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bruce served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bruce served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Judiciary |
| • Motor Vehicles |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
The general election will occur on November 18, 2025.
Special general election for Georgia State Senate District 35
The following candidates are running in the special general election for Georgia State Senate District 35 on November 18, 2025.
Candidate | ||
 | Roger Bruce (D) | |
 | Jaha Howard (D) | |
| Erica Denise Solomon (D) | ||
| John Williams (D) | ||
 | Joshua Tolbert (R) | |
 | Corenza Morris (Independent) | |
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2024
Roger Bruce did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Roger Bruce won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 61 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Bruce (D) | 100.0 | 20,091 |
| Total votes: 20,091 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Roger Bruce defeated Rashaun Kemp in the Democratic primary runoff for Georgia House of Representatives District 61 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Bruce | 53.4 | 2,304 |
 | Rashaun Kemp | 46.6 | 2,009 | |
| Total votes: 4,313 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Roger Bruce and Rashaun Kemp advanced to a runoff. They defeated Robert Dawson and Monique McCoy in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 61 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Bruce | 47.2 | 4,536 |
| ✔ | | Rashaun Kemp | 19.2 | 1,841 |
 | Robert Dawson | 18.1 | 1,740 | |
| Monique McCoy | 15.5 | 1,494 | ||
| Total votes: 9,611 | |||
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2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Roger Bruce won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 61 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Bruce (D) | 100.0 | 24,095 |
| Total votes: 24,095 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Roger Bruce advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 61 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Bruce | 100.0 | 10,911 |
| Total votes: 10,911 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Casey Ward (D)
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Roger Bruce won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 61 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Bruce (D) | 100.0 | 20,043 |
| Total votes: 20,043 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Roger Bruce advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 61 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Roger Bruce | 100.0 | 5,085 |
| Total votes: 5,085 | |||
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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 Roger Bruce ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 61 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 61 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Roger Bruce Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 20,473 | |
| Total Votes | 20,473 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Roger Bruce ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 61 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 61 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Roger Bruce 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. Incumbent Roger B. Bruce was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Bruce ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 61. Bruce ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8] Bruce ran unopposed in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger Bruce Incumbent |
100% | 18,937 | |
| Total Votes | 18,937 | |||
2010
Bruce ran for re-election to the 64th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 64 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Roger Bruce (D)
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14,671 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Bruce was re-elected to the Georgia House District 64. Bruce (D) ran unopposed and finished with 21,528 votes.[11] Bruce raised $34,285 for his campaign fund.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 64 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Bruce (D)
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21,528 | |||
Campaign themes
2025
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2022
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2020
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2024
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
2025 Elections
External links
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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 61 2013-2025 |
Succeeded by Mekyah McQueen (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 64 2003-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
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