State House, District 147District race (Georgia) · 2 candidates
In their own words
Bethany Ballard
WebsiteBallotpedia- Building a brighter future for Middle Georgia's children
Bethany Ballard understands that education is the foundation of our children's future and our state's prosperity. As Chair of the Education Curriculum Subcommittee, she has been a tireless advocate for strengthening our schools, supporting our teachers, and empowering parents. …
CampaignCampaign website (homepage) - Honoring those who serve by serving their families
As a military spouse herself, Bethany intimately understands the unique challenges faced by military families. She's made it her mission to ensure that those who sacrifice so much for our country are supported here at home. …
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Voting record
- SB 220 (2026) Putting Georgia's Patients First Act (renames low-THC oil as medical cannabis): Yea · 3/23/2026 · Agree to Senate amendment to House substitute, 144–21 · House Vote #743
- SB 36 (2025) Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Yea · 4/2/2025 · Passage, 96–70 · House Vote #401
- SB 1 (2025) Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act: Yea · 3/31/2025 · Passage, 100–64 · House Vote #350
- HB 428 (2025) Health: codify right to in vitro fertilization: Yea · 3/28/2025 · Agree to Senate substitute, 160–0 · House Vote #333
- SB 68 (2025) Civil practice: revision of provisions on civil practice, evidence, damages and liability in tort actions: Yea · 3/20/2025 · Passage, 91–82 · House Vote #290
- HB 111 (2025) Income tax: reduce rate of tax: Yea · 3/6/2025 · Passage, 110–60 · House Vote #196
- SB 140 (2023) Prohibits certain surgical procedures for treating gender dysphoria in minors in hospitals and licensed facilities: Yea · 3/16/2023 · Passage, 96–75 · House Vote #243
Official roll calls, Georgia General Assembly (open the vote number on the bill page). Final floor vote on each bill in the chamber the member sat in at the time (passage, or agreeing to the other chamber's changes); titles are the official captions. Bills voted on before the member took office are not listed. Which bills and why · Checked 10/18/2026.
Renita Duncan
WebsiteBallotpedia- Key message 1
Living wage and economic security for our residents: Too many families in District 147 work full time and still fall behind. For 30 years wages have lagged while costs rise; Georgia’s right to work rules and corporate tax breaks have left working families paying the price. …
- Key message 2
Protect Affordable Accessible Health Care: Affordable healthcare is a human right. No household should have to choose between medication and a meal, between a doctor's visit and keeping the lights on. …
- Key message 3
Expand Rural Transit Access: I will introduce legislation to expand rural transit access so veterans and underserved residents can get to work, medical appointments, and essential services. …