Susan Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2011 –January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Cole |
| Succeeded by | Clint Crowe (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 125th District (2011-2013) 129th District (2013-2023) |
| Mayor of Monticello,Georgia | |
| In office 1998–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8,1942 Jasper County,Georgia,U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paul Holmes |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Monticello,Georgia |
| Occupation | Politician,farmer,teacher,postmaster |
| Known for | First woman mayor of Monticello,Georgia |
Susan Holmes (born October 8,1942) is an American politician,farmer,former teacher,and former postmaster from Georgia. Holmes served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023.
Holmes was born in Jasper County,Georgia. Holmes graduated from Monticello High School. [1]
Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from University of Georgia. [2] [1]
Holmes is a cotton and dairy farmer in Jasper County,Georgia. Holmes is a former teacher and postmaster. [3]
In 1998,Holmes became the first woman mayor of Monticello,Georgia,until 2010. [2] [4] [1]
In January 2007,Holmes was appointed by President George W. Bush as the State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency for Georgia. [1]
On November 2,2010,Holmes won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 125. Holmes defeated David Gault with 64.74% of the votes. [1] [5] [2]
On November 6,2012,Holmes won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 129. [6] On November 4,2014,as an incumbent,Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. [7] On November 8,2016,as an incumbent,Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. [8] On November 6,2018,as an incumbent,Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. [9] On November 3,2020,as an incumbent,Holmes won the election and continued serving District 129. Holmes defeated Sharonda Bell and Joe Reed with 69.61% of the votes. [10] [2]
Holmes' husband is Paul Holmes. They have three children. Holmes and her family live in Monticello,Georgia. [2] [1] Holmes was initially slated to sign as a Georgia False Elector,but refused to join. [12] Georgia False Electors were recruited by the Georgia Republican Party to support Donald Trump's failed effort to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election. [13]
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