Susan Holmes (October 8, 1942 – April 30, 2025) was an American politician, farmer, teacher and postmaster from Georgia. Holmes served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023.
Susan Holmes | |
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| 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. |
| Died | April 30, 2025 (aged 82) Monticello, Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paul Holmes |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer, teacher, postmaster |
Known for | First woman mayor of Monticello, Georgia |
Early life and education
editHolmes was born in Jasper County, Georgia and graduated from Monticello High School.[1]
Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from University of Georgia.[2][1]
Career
editHolmes was a cotton and dairy farmer in Jasper County, Georgia. Holmes was a 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]
Personal life and death
editHolmes's husband was Paul Holmes. They had three children. Holmes and her family lived in Monticello, Georgia.[2][1] Holmes was initially slated to sign as a Georgia False Elector, but refused to join.[11] 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.[12]
Holmes died at a nursing home in Monticello, on April 30, 2025, at the age of 82.[13][14]
Awards
edit- 2001 Citizen of The Year. Presented by Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce.[15]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Susan Holmes Seeks State Seat". themonticellonews.com. 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "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.
- ↑ "GA State House 125". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ↑ Bluestein, Greg (May 26, 2022). "Feds interview Georgia Republicans who refused to serve as 'fake' electors". ajc.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ↑ Lerner, Kira (February 1, 2022). "Trump's fake electors: Here's the full list". georgiarecorder.com. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ↑ Ex-Central Georgia legislator, mayor, teacher and so much more dies at 82, coroner confirms
- ↑ Susan Holmes, Former State Representative and Monticello Mayor, Dies at 76
- ↑ "Past Citizens of the Year - 2001 Susan D. Holmes". jaspercountycoc.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2021.