Jerry Timbs

Jerry Timbs

Republican Party

Candidate, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Morrow High School

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Birthplace

Georgia

Religion

Assembly of God

Profession

Retired

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Jerry Timbs (Republican Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Timbs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jerry Timbs was born in Georgia. He earned a high school diploma from Morrow High School. He was retired as of his 2026 campaign.

Elections

2026

See also: Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia

The following candidates are running in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Josh McLaurin (D)
		Richard N. Wright (D)
		David Clark (R)
		Steve Gooch (R)
		John Kennedy (R)
		Brenda Nelson-Porter (R)
		Blake Tillery (R)
		Jerry Timbs (R)

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	There are no incumbents in this race.
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2026

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Jerry Timbs. I'm retired. What I stand for and running on is lowering taxes, getting homeless people off the streets. Helping our elderly and veterans. Getting gang's off the streets, lowering crime. Its time to get families above the poverty line. I'm not a politician but politicians are not holding up their end of the deal.

It's time for an update on politicians. It's time to put a regular everyday guy in office that lives an everyday normal life and knows what everyday people go through.

So if you would like real change then I ask for your vote.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Taking care of our elderly and our veterans. Back our First Responders. It's time we all come together instead of having politicians tear us apart.
• Putting Families First. Getting families out of poverty. It's time we focus on that. Better paying jobs. Having affordable housing so people can afford to live and pay rent or mortgages. Lower taxes this is not time for taxes to be raised but yet State and counties are doing just that. It's time to bring back small towns that are disappearing.
• Getting homeless off the streets. I understand some are there by choice. Some sleep in their cars. But if they can be helped then it's time we have them. Some are there by no fault of their own, and they just need a helping hand in this time we have them.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Law enforcement, First Responders.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

You're able to help the entire state and not just one County.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I always look to God. But I used to look up to my dad before his passing in 1994.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Standing behind your promises. Keeping those promises. Keeping your word to the people. That's all that really matters.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Keeping my word and doing what needs to be done for the people of Georgia.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Protecting the citizens of Georgia. Once again standing behind your word. Keeping your promises you made and do what you promised the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

For people to remember when I was in office that I kept my promises and made a change.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the attempt on President Reagan's life. I remember 9/11.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Working for my father on construction sites as a teenager. Till the age of 20.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Keeping your word or promises that you made during the election. Is important to show the voters that it can be done.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

It would be helpful but not necessary. I believe you can surround yourself with honest people.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Getting out Among the people and talking to them. Seeing what's needed and keeping your promises. Once all that is done everything will fall in place.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe all taxpayers should know and even have a say where their tax dollars go. As far as Government accountability, it's the government's responsibility to inform the voters and taxpayers.

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