Bethany Ballard
Bethany Ballard (Republican Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 147. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 13, 2025.
Ballard (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 147. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Bethany Ballard lives in Warner Robins, Georgia.[1] Ballard's career experience includes owning Absolute Campaign Strategies. She served as a vice chair of the Houston County Republican Party.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Ballard was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 147
Incumbent Bethany Ballard defeated Ariel Phillips in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 147 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bethany Ballard (R) | 56.6 | 15,885 |
 | Ariel Phillips (D) | 43.4 | 12,172 | |
| Total votes: 28,057 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147
Ariel Phillips advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ariel Phillips | 100.0 | 1,788 |
| Total votes: 1,788 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147
Incumbent Bethany Ballard advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bethany Ballard | 100.0 | 3,228 |
| Total votes: 3,228 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ballard in this election.
2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 147
Bethany Ballard defeated Ariel Phillips in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 147 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bethany Ballard (R) | 55.8 | 11,175 |
| Ariel Phillips (D) | 44.2 | 8,848 | |
| Total votes: 20,023 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147
Ariel Phillips advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ariel Phillips | 100.0 | 3,078 |
| Total votes: 3,078 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147
Bethany Ballard advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 147 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bethany Ballard | 100.0 | 5,078 |
| Total votes: 5,078 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 147 |
Officeholder Georgia House of Representatives District 147 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Heath Clark (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 147 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
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