Tim Bearden
2024 - Present
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Tim Bearden (Republican Party) is a member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 30. He assumed office on February 21, 2024. His current term ends on January 13, 2025.
Bearden (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Bearden also ran in a special election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 30. He won in the special general election on February 13, 2024.
Biography
Tim Bearden lives in Carrollton, Georgia. He graduated from Bremen High School. His career experience includes working in law enforcement as a sergeant/police officer in the cities of Douglasville and Villa Rica from 1989-2004, as a sports director for the United States Air Force from 1988-1989, and as a self-employed business owner.[1]
He has been affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the Lions Club, Fairfield Plantation P.O.A. Board, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the Fairfield Plantation Board of Directors.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bearden was appointed to the following committees:
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Motor Vehicles Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Chair
- Regulated Industries Committee
- Rules Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bearden served on the following committees:
- Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee (Secretary)
- Motor Vehicles Committee (Secretary)
- Regulated Industries Committee
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee
- Subcommittee on Crimes Against Persons, Property and Public Administration
- Subcommittee on Driver Safety and Services
Elections
2024
State Senate regular election
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia State Senate District 30
Incumbent Tim Bearden defeated Wanda Cooper in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 30 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tim Bearden (R) | 63.9 | 50,522 |
 | Wanda Cooper (D) | 36.1 | 28,527 | |
| Total votes: 79,049 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 30
Wanda Cooper advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 30 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wanda Cooper | 100.0 | 6,718 |
| Total votes: 6,718 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 30
Incumbent Tim Bearden advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 30 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Bearden | 100.0 | 15,211 |
| Total votes: 15,211 | |||
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Endorsements
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State Senate special election
See also: Georgia state legislative special elections, 2024
General election
Special general election for Georgia State Senate District 30
Tim Bearden defeated Ashley Godwin, Robert Smith, and Renae Bell in the special general election for Georgia State Senate District 30 on February 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tim Bearden (R) | 58.9 | 4,548 |
| Ashley Godwin (D) | 17.2 | 1,327 | |
| Robert Smith (R) | 12.8 | 989 | |
| Renae Bell (R) | 11.2 | 862 | |
| Total votes: 7,726 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Amber Nixon (R)
Endorsements
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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. This seat was vacant. It was previously represented by Dustin Hightower (R).
J. Collins ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 68 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 68 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  J. Collins (unopposed) |
100.00% | 19,500 | |
| Total Votes | 19,500 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
J. Collins defeated Tim Bearden and Marc Lattanzio in the Georgia House of Representatives District 68 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 68 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | J. Collins |
53.19% | 2,085 | |
| Republican | Tim Bearden | 43.42% | 1,702 | |
| Republican | Marc Lattanzio | 3.39% | 133 | |
| Total Votes | 3,920 | |||
2010
Bearden ran for re-election to the 68th 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.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 68 General Election, 2010 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tim Bearden Incumbent |
100% | 14,331 | |
| Total Votes | 14,331 | |||
2008
In 2008, Bearden was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 68. Bearden (R) ran unopposed and finished with 21,171 votes.[8] Bearden raised $45,296 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 68 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tim Bearden Incumbent |
100% | 21,171 | |
| Total Votes | 21,171 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Bearden won re-election to District 68 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Carol Rozier (D).[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 68 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Tim Bearden Incumbent |
71.6% | 9,302 | |
| Democratic | Carol Rozier | 28.4% | 3,683 | |
| Total Votes | 12,985 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
State Senate regular election
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State Senate special election
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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
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia State Senate District 30 |
Officeholder Georgia State Senate District 30 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Republican Tim Bearden, State Senate, "Meet Tim Bearden," accessed March 1, 2024
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Bearden
- ↑ 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 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
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| Preceded by Mike Dugan (R) |
Georgia State Senate District 30 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 68 2005-2011 |
Succeeded by - |
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