Georgia State House District 73
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Josh Bonner Republican · Member list as of Oct 28If no one gets a majority, runoff Tue, Dec 1
Josh BonnerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winTim WilkinsonDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general: Josh Bonner (R) 66.9, Tom Thomason (D) 33.1
- Earlier results
- Josh Bonner (Republican) was unopposed, 2022, older linesKaren Mathiak (Republican) won by 11.9 points, 2020, older linesAll 31 elections
Side by side
Left column: BonnerRight column: Wilkinson
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBonnerNo published score for Wilkinson
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,547
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh BonnerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,11166.9% DemocraticTom Thomason Democratic 12,43633.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,239
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh BonnerWon(incumbent) Republican 24,239100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,059
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren MathiakWon(incumbent) Republican 16,26356.0% DemocraticWilliam Harris Democratic 12,79644.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,210
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren MathiakWon(incumbent) Republican 17,210100.0%
- 2024: Georgia Secretary of State ENR, 2024 November general (API JSON), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1968 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 (31 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,547
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh BonnerWon(incumbent) Republican 25,11166.9% DemocraticTom Thomason Democratic 12,43633.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,239
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh BonnerWon(incumbent) Republican 24,239100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,059
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren MathiakWon(incumbent) Republican 16,26356.0% DemocraticWilliam Harris Democratic 12,79644.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,210
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren MathiakWon(incumbent) Republican 17,210100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,271
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren MathiakWon Republican 15,66164.5% DemocraticRahim Talley Democratic 8,61035.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,428
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn P. YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,13865.7% DemocraticMario D. Driver Democratic 5,29034.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,963
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 18,963100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,532
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 14,36370.0% DemocraticRose Carroll Democratic 6,16930.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,186
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 23,186100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,532
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 12,532100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,830
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn YatesWon(incumbent) Republican 18,830100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,713
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn DouglasWon Republican 10,713100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,193
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenrietta E. TurnquestWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,193100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,084
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenrietta E. TurnquestWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,084100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,371
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenrietta E. TurnquestWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,371100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,017
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenrietta E. TurnquestWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,017100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,475
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenrietta E. TurnquestWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,475100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,373
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWesley DunnWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,97559.6% RepublicanErvin Rayfield Republican 5,39840.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,718
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWesley DunnWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,718100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,415
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWesley DunnWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,55359.0% RepublicanRobert T. Tully Republican 3,86241.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,923
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWesley DunnWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,68756.1% RepublicanRobert T. Tully Republican 5,23643.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,176
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWesley DunnWon Democratic 4,24459.1% RepublicanMac Irvin Republican 2,93240.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,061
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ChamberlinWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,061100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,705
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ChamberlinWon Democratic 3,705100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,686
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay M. TuckerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,43270.7% RepublicanEd Wallace Republican 2,25429.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,615
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRay M. TuckerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,92169.8% RepublicanJames T. Henry Republican 1,69330.1% OtherHosea Williams Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,918
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn S. PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,918100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,754
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert H. BellWon(incumbent) Republican 12,543100.0% RepublicanBill NobleWon Republican 8,45352.1% DemocraticBob Smith Democratic 7,75847.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,547
- Election day
- not on file
- Type
- Runoff
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share IndependentLarry C. MorrisWon Independent 4,48759.5% RepublicanJack Edwards Republican 3,06040.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,481
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert H. BellWon Republican 10,29976.4% DemocraticRobert Wells Parris Democratic 3,18223.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,185
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Outcome
- No majority; went to a runoff, won by Larry C. Morris
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Georgia House of Representatives District 73, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack Edwards Republican 7,05549.7% OtherLarry C. Morris Other 4,25730.0% DemocraticCarter Andrew Setliff Democratic 2,87320.3%
- 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