Georgia State House District 147
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bethany Ballard Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Bethany BallardRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winRenita A DuncanDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general: Bethany Ballard (R) 56.9, Ariel Phillips (D) 43.1
- Earlier results
- Bethany Ballard (Republican) won by 11.6 points, 2022, older linesHeath Clark (Republican) won by 4.5 points, 2020, older linesAll 26 elections
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Left column: BallardRight column: Duncan
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 28,596
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBethany BallardWon(incumbent) Republican 16,27856.9% DemocraticAriel Phillips Democratic 12,31843.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,023
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBethany BallardWon Republican 11,17555.8% DemocraticAriel Phillips Democratic 8,84844.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,567
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHeath ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 11,79452.3% DemocraticStephen Baughier Democratic 10,77347.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,075
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHeath ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 9,78754.1% DemocraticFenika Miller Democratic 8,28845.9%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1974 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
All elections (26 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 28,596
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBethany BallardWon(incumbent) Republican 16,27856.9% DemocraticAriel Phillips Democratic 12,31843.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,023
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBethany BallardWon Republican 11,17555.8% DemocraticAriel Phillips Democratic 8,84844.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,567
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHeath ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 11,79452.3% DemocraticStephen Baughier Democratic 10,77347.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,075
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHeath ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 9,78754.1% DemocraticFenika Miller Democratic 8,28845.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,923
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHeath ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 14,923100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,144
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHeath N. ClarkWon Republican 9,144100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,355
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWillie TaltonWon(incumbent) Republican 15,355100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,208
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBuddy HardenWon(incumbent) Republican 10,208100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,847
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBuddy HardenWon Republican 10,09556.6% DemocraticRoy C. Gibbs Democratic 7,75243.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,629
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohnny FloydWon(incumbent) Republican 7,05966.4% DemocraticJennifer Harris Democratic 3,57033.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,664
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohnny FloydWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,82567.0% RepublicanRobert Phillips Republican 4,83933.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,473
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecily HillWon Republican 4,48360.0% DemocraticKeith Dixon Democratic 2,99040.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,398
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,398100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,616
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,616100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,457
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,457100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,511
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,511100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,673
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnn R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,673100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,748
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,37958.8% RepublicanHorace J. Stephenson Republican 2,36941.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,278
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,278100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,171
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,171100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,148
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,148100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,220
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,220100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,293
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,293100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,614
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,614100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,291
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,291100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,399
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 147, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry L. ReavesWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,399100.0%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON) (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November generalData as of Oct 28, 2026