Susan Holmes (politician)
Susan Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Monticello, Georgia | |
| In office 1998–2010 | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 125th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Cole |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 129th district | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1942 Jasper County, Georgia, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer, teacher, postmaster |
Susan Holmes (born October 8, 1942) is an American politician, farmer, former teacher, and former postmaster from Georgia. Holmes is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 129th District, serving since 2010.
Education
Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from University of Georgia.[1]
Career
Holmes is a cotton and diary farmer in Jasper County, Georgia. Holmes is a former teacher and postmaster. [2]
In 1998, Holmes became the first woman mayor of Monticello, Georgia, until 2010.[1][3]
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.[4][1]
On November 6, 2012, Holmes won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 129. [5] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed.[6] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed.[7] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed.[8][1]
Awards
- 2001 Citizen of The Year. Presented by Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce.[9]
Personal life
Holmes' husband is Paul. They have three children. Holmes and her family live in Monticello, Georgia.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Susan Holmes' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Susan Holmes named FSA state executive director for Georgia". farmprogress.com. January 19, 2007. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Womack, Amy Leigh (July 20, 2010). "Holmes wins primary vote for District 125 house seat". macon.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 125". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 125". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 125". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 125". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 125". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Past Citizens of the Year - 2001 Susan D. Holmes". jaspercountycoc.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
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