2014 Georgia state elections

none February 2026 September 2015 2014 Georgia elections Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2012 Georgia state elections 2012 2014 11 04 2016 Georgia state elections 2016 A general election was held in the U.S. state of Georgia on November 4, 2014. All of Georgia's executive officers were up for election as well as a United States Senate seat, all of Georgia's fourteen seats in the United States House of Representatives and all seats in both houses of the Georgia General Assembly. Primary elections were held on May 20, 2014. Primary runoffs, necessary if no candidate wins a majority of the vote, were held on July 22, 2014. United States Senate 2014 United States Senate election in Georgia Incumbent Republican senator Saxby Chambliss chose to retire rather than run for re-election to a third term in office. Seven Republicans ran for their party's nomination: U.S. Representative Paul Broun,https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/02/06/paul-broun-announces-georgia-senate-bid/ Paul Broun announces Georgia Senate bid February 6, 2013 February 7, 2013 The Washington Post Sean Sullivan live https://web.archive.org/web/20130207113429/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/02/06/paul-broun-announces-georgia-senate-bid/ February 7, 2013 mdy-all patent attorney Art Gardner,http://thealbanyjournal.com/2013/10/republican-art-gardner-announces-for-u-s-senate/ Republican Art Gardner Announces For U.S. Senate October 9, 2013 October 23, 2013 The Albany Journal live https://web.archive.org/web/20131023055314/http://thealbanyjournal.com/2013/10/republican-art-gardner-announces-for-u-s-senate/ October 23, 2013 mdy-all U.S. Representative Phil Gingrey,http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/mar/27/phil-gingrey-enters-2014-race-us-senate/ Phil Gingrey enters 2014 race for U.S. Senate March 27, 2013 March 27, 2013 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jim Galloway live https://web.archive.org/web/20130331021727/http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/mar/27/phil-gingrey-enters-2014-race-us-senate/ March 31, 2013 mdy-all conservative political activist Derrick E. Grayson,http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2013/05/23/meet-derrick-grayson-the-minister-of-truth-yet-another-us-senate-candidate Meet Derrick Grayson, 'The Minister of Truth,' yet another U.S. Senate candidate May 23, 2013 May 23, 2013 Creative Loafing (Atlanta) Max Blau dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131007032217/http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2013/05/23/meet-derrick-grayson-the-minister-of-truth-yet-another-us-senate-candidate October 7, 2013 mdy-all former Secretary of State of Georgia Karen Handel,http://atr.rollcall.com/karen-handel-enters-georgia-senate-race/ Karen Handel Enters Georgia Senate Race May 17, 2013 May 17, 2013 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad live https://web.archive.org/web/20130608112315/http://atr.rollcall.com/karen-handel-enters-georgia-senate-race/ June 8, 2013 mdy-all U.S. Representative Jack Kingstonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/05/02/kingston-joins-republican-senate-field-in-georgia/ Kingston joins Republican Senate field in Georgia May 2, 2013 May 2, 2013 Washington Post Sean Sullivan live https://web.archive.org/web/20130502140646/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/05/02/kingston-joins-republican-senate-field-in-georgia/ May 2, 2013 mdy-all and Georgia Ports Authority board member David Perdue.http://atr.rollcall.com/well-known-businessman-perdue-joins-crowded-georgia-senate-primary/ Well-Known Businessman Joins Crowded Georgia Senate Primary #GASEN July 24, 2013 July 24, 2013 Roll Call Trygstad Kyle live https://web.archive.org/web/20130726154955/http://atr.rollcall.com/well-known-businessman-perdue-joins-crowded-georgia-senate-primary/ July 26, 2013 mdy-all Perdue and Kingston came first and second, respectively in the primary. As no candidate won a majority, the two proceeded to a runoff. Perdue won the runoff by a narrow margin. Four Democrats ran for their party's nomination: former state senator Steen Miles,http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2013/aug/30/steen-miles-announces-run-state-senate/ Steen Miles announces run for state Senate August 30, 2013 September 3, 2013 Crossroads News Jessica Smith dead https://archive.today/20130904021339/http://crossroadsnews.com/news/2013/aug/30/steen-miles-announces-run-state-senate/ September 4, 2013 mdy-all daughter of former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn and CEO of Points of Light Michelle Nunn,http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/jul/22/michelle-nunn-declares-herself-us-senate-candidate/ Michelle Nunn declares herself a U.S. Senate candidate July 22, 2013 July 23, 2013 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jim Galloway live https://web.archive.org/web/20130726021225/http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/jul/22/michelle-nunn-declares-herself-us-senate-candidate/ July 26, 2013 mdy-all physician Branko Radulovackihttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2013/06/13/meet-dr-rad-the-first-democratic-us-senate-candidate-in-georgia Meet 'Dr. Rad,' the first Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Georgia June 13, 2013 July 8, 2013 Fresh Loaf Max Blau dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130929034538/http://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2013/06/13/meet-dr-rad-the-first-democratic-us-senate-candidate-in-georgia September 29, 2013 mdy-all and Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor Todd Robinson.http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/20/2644513/former-army-ranger-seeks-to-replace.html Former Army Ranger seeks to replace Chambliss in U.S. Senate August 20, 2013 September 3, 2013 Ledger-Enquirer Mike Owen dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130827011543/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/20/2644513/former-army-ranger-seeks-to-replace.html August 27, 2013 mdy-all Nunn easily won the Democratic nomination with almost 75% of the vote. 2014 United States Senate election in Georgia Republican Party (US) David Perdue 1,358,088 52.9 Democratic Party (US) Michelle Nunn 1,160,811 45.1 Libertarian Party (US) Amanda Swafford 48,862 1.90 2,567,761 100.00 Republican Party (US) United States House of Representatives 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Georgia All of Georgia's fourteen seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2014. The race in the 12th congressional district is considered by political prognosticators to be the most competitive. In addition, open seat contests in the 1st, 10th, and 11th districts featured competitive Republican primaries for seats held by retiring Republican incumbents. There was also a competitive Democratic primary in the 4th district.http://atr.rollcall.com/hank-johnson-faces-first-serious-primary-threat-in-georgia/?dcz= Tom Brown Formidable Primary Challenge to Hank Johnson in House At the Races March 24, 2014 December 17, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065010/http://atr.rollcall.com/hank-johnson-faces-first-serious-primary-threat-in-georgia/?dcz= March 4, 2016 mdy-all Governor 2014 Georgia gubernatorial election Incumbent Republican Governor Nathan Deal ran for re-election to a second term as governor. Deal was challenged in the Republican primary by State Superintendent of Schools John Bargehttp://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/23491899/article-Ga--schools-superintendent-to-run-for-governor Ga. schools superintendent to run for governor August 31, 2013 August 31, 2013 Associated Press Marietta Daily Journal Christina A. Cassidy and Dalton Mayor David Pennington.http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/daltons-mayor-to-challenge-deal-in-gop-primary/nYjk6/ Dalton's mayor to challenge Deal in GOP primary July 9, 2013 July 9, 2013 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Greg Bluestein live https://web.archive.org/web/20130711220709/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/daltons-mayor-to-challenge-deal-in-gop-primary/nYjk6/ July 11, 2013 mdy-all He defeated them all, winning renomination with 72% to 17% for Pennington and 11% for Barge. State Senator Jason Carter, a grandson of former president and former governor Jimmy Carter, was unopposed for the Democratic Party's nomination.Christina A. Cassidy http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/jason-carter-run-governor_n_4231904.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 Jason Carter, Jimmy Carter's Grandson, To Run For Georgia Governor The Huffington Post November 7, 2013 November 7, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20131205104149/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/jason-carter-run-governor_n_4231904.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 December 5, 2013 mdy-all 2014 Georgia gubernatorial election Republican Party (US) Nathan Deal (incumbent) 1,345,237 52.74 Democratic Party (US) Jason Carter 1,144,794 44.88 Libertarian Party (US) Andrew Hunt 60,185 2.36 432 0.02 2,550,648 100.00 Republican Party (US) Lieutenant governor 2014 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial election Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Casey Cagle ran for re-election to a third term in office.http://zpolitics.com/lt-gov-casey-cagle-from-the-capitol/ LT. GOV CASEY CAGLE FROM THE CAPITOL ZPolitics January 21, 2014 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224409/http://zpolitics.com/lt-gov-casey-cagle-from-the-capitol/ March 12, 2014 mdy-all He was unopposed in the Republican primary. Connie Stokes, a former DeKalb County Commissioner, former state senator and candidate for Georgia's 4th congressional district in 2004 and 2010 was the Democratic nominee and was unopposed in her primary election.Cassidy Christina A. Jimmy Carter's Grandson to Run for Ga. Governor https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/jason-carter-run-ga-governor-20813118?singlePage=true November 7, 2013 ABC News November 7, 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20131112074655/https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/jason-carter-run-ga-governor-20813118?singlePage=true November 12, 2013 mdy-all General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CaseyCagle (R) ConnieStokes (D) UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 52% 38% 10%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications November 2, 2014 1,500 ± 2.5% 54% 42% 5%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 30 – November 2, 2014 591 ± 4.1% 54% 38% 9%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes October 29, 2014 1,500 ± 2.5% 53% 42% 5%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 24–27, 2014 611 ± 4% 52% 41% 7%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 17–20, 2014 606 ± 4.1% 48% 40% 12%SurveyUSAhttps://archive.today/20141015111559/http://www.11alive.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/15/exclusive-poll-nunn-leads-senate-race-by-3/17239215/ SurveyUSA October 10–13, 2014 563 ± 4.2% 49% 42% 9%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications October 7–9, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 50% 42% 8%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 2–6, 2014 566 ± 4.2% 51% 39% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 48% 37% 16%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 19–22, 2014 550 ± 4.3% 47% 43% 10%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications September 9–11, 2014 1,109 ± 2.9% 50% 41% 9%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 5–8, 2014 558 ± 4.2% 51% 40% 9%SurveyUSASurveyUSA August 14–17, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 53% 36% 12% Results 2014 Georgia lieutenant gubernatorial electionElection Results https://results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/elections/2014NovGen/ballot-items/01000000-f6f4-3a08-b67a-08dd146d4783 Casey Cagle (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,466,505 58.0 Connie Stokes Democratic Party (United States) 1,062,557 42.0 2,529,062 100.00 Republican Party (United States) Attorney general 2014 Georgia Attorney General election Incumbent Republican attorney general Sam Olens ran for re-election to a second term in office.http://www.valdostadailytimes.com/top-local-news/x2002144840/Olens-running-for-re-election Olens running for re-election The Valdosta Daily Times May 10, 2013 March 11, 2014 He was unopposed in the Republican primary. Greg Hecht, a former state representative, former state senator and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2006 was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.Kathleen Baydala Joyner Hecht to Challenge Olens for AG in Fall http://www.dailyreportonline.com/id=1202646140163/Hecht-to-Challenge-Owens-for-AG-in-Fall?slreturn=20140211185531 March 11, 2014 Daily Report March 10, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150923212422/http://www.dailyreportonline.com/id=1202646140163/Hecht-to-Challenge-Owens-for-AG-in-Fall?slreturn=20140211185531 September 23, 2015 mdy-all General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SamOlens (R) GregHecht (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 51% 37% 12%SurveyUSA October 30 – November 2, 2014 591 ± 4.1% 51% 39% 9%SurveyUSA October 24–27, 2014 611 ± 4% 48% 43% 10%Landmark CommunicationsLandmark Communications October 20–21, 2014 1,000 ± 2.75% 52% 44% 4%SurveyUSA October 10–13, 2014 563 ± 4.2% 46% 43% 11%Landmark Communications October 7–9, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 50% 44% 7%SurveyUSA October 2–6, 2014 566 ± 4.2% 46% 39% 15%Public Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 45% 36% 19%SurveyUSA September 19–22, 2014 550 ± 4.3% 48% 41% 12%SurveyUSA September 5–8, 2014 558 ± 4.2% 49% 41% 10%SurveyUSA August 14–17, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 49% 36% 15% Results 2014 Georgia Attorney General election GA – Election Results http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/54042/149045/en/summary.html Georgia Secretary of State June 22, 2018 Sam Olens (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,432,638 57.0 Greg Hecht Democratic Party (United States) 1,081,007 43.0 2,524,255 100.00 Republican Party (United States) Secretary of State 2014 Georgia Secretary of State election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2010 Georgia state elections#Secretary of State 2010 2018 Georgia Secretary of State election 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Brian Kemp.png 150x150px Brian Kemp Republican Party (United States) 1,452,554 57.47% File:Member of the Georgia House of Representatives Doreen Roberson Carter.jpg Doreen Carter Democratic Party (United States) 1,075,101 42.53% File:2014 Georgia secretary of state election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsKemp: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Carter: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Secretary of State Brian Kemp Republican Party (United States) Brian Kemp Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Secretary of State Brian Kemp ran for re-election to a second term in office.http://gapundit.com/2014/03/04/audio-brian-kemp-qualifies-re-election-secretary-state/ AUDIO – Brian Kemp: Qualifies For Re-Election as Secretary of State GaPundit GAPundit.com March 4, 2014 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035540/http://gapundit.com/2014/03/04/audio-brian-kemp-qualifies-re-election-secretary-state/ March 4, 2016 mdy-all He was unopposed in the Republican primary. Democratic primary Gerald Beckum, the Mayor of Oglethorpe,http://www.moultrieobserver.com/local/x334194459/11-qualify-to-run-for-Chamblisss-Senate-seat https://archive.today/20140311231324/http://www.moultrieobserver.com/local/x334194459/11-qualify-to-run-for-Chamblisss-Senate-seat dead March 11, 2014 11 qualify to run for Chambliss's Senate seat The Moultrie Observer March 8, 2014 March 11, 2014 and Doreen Carter, president of the Greater Lithonia Chamber of Commerce and a former Lithonia City Councilwoman, ran for the Democratic nomination.http://www.ocgnews.com/index.php/mobile-home/2742-doreen-carter-qualifies-to-run-for-secretary-of-state DOREEN CARTER QUALIFIES TO RUN FOR SECRETARY OF STATE On Common Ground News March 7, 2014 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140312230439/http://www.ocgnews.com/index.php/mobile-home/2742-doreen-carter-qualifies-to-run-for-secretary-of-state March 12, 2014 mdy-all Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GeraldBeckum DoreenCarter UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA May 8–12, 2014 549 ± 4.2% 20% 48% 32%SurveyUSASurveyUSA April 24–27, 2014 435 ± 4.8% 23% 48% 29%SurveyUSASurveyUSA March 16–18, 2014 443 ± 4.8% 22% 45% 33% Results Democratic primaryhttp://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/51345/130487/en/summary.html UNOFFICIAL RESULTS General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election May 20, 2014 Georgia Secretary of State May 26, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140524111724/http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/GA/51345/130487/en/summary.html May 24, 2014 mdy-all Doreen Carter Democratic Party (United States) 201,052 68.79 Gerald Beckum Democratic Party (United States) 91,198 31.21 292,250 100.00 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BrianKemp (R) DoreenCarter (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 50% 41% 10%SurveyUSA October 30 – November 2, 2014 591 ± 4.1% 52% 40% 8%Landmark Communications October 29, 2014 1,500 ± 2.5% 51% 42.8% 6.2%SurveyUSA October 24–27, 2014 611 ± 4% 51% 40% 9%SurveyUSA October 17–20, 2014 606 ± 4.1% 47% 40% 13%SurveyUSA October 10–13, 2014 563 ± 4.2% 48% 41% 11%Landmark Communications October 7–9, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 50% 44% 7%SurveyUSA October 2–6, 2014 566 ± 4.2% 49% 39% 13%Public Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 48% 39% 13%SurveyUSA September 19–22, 2014 550 ± 4.3% 46% 44% 10%SurveyUSA September 5–8, 2014 558 ± 4.2% 52% 39% 9%SurveyUSA August 14–17, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 53% 36% 11% Results 2014 Georgia Secretary of State election Brian Kemp (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,452,554 57.47 Doreen Carter Democratic Party (United States) 1,075,101 42.53 2,517,022 100.00 Republican Party (United States) Commissioner of Agriculture 2014 Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2010 Georgia state elections#Commissioner of Agriculture 2010 2018 Georgia state elections#Commissioner of Agriculture 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black (cropped).jpg 150x150px Gary Black Republican Party (United States) 1,462,039 58.26% 3x4.svg Christopher Irvin Democratic Party (United States) 1,047,339 41.74% File:2014 Georgia commissioner of agriculture election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsBlack: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Irvin: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Commissioner Gary Black Republican Party (United States) Gary Black Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black ran for re-election to a second term in office. He was unopposed in the Republican primary. Christopher Irvin, a contractor, nominee for the State House of Representatives in 2010 and grandson of former Commissioner Tommy Irvin, ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination.http://www.11alive.com/story/local/2014/03/07/2011660/ 2014: The year of the legacy candidate in Georgia 11Alive March 7, 2014 March 11, 2014 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GaryBlack (R) ChristopherIrvin (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 47% 41% 12%SurveyUSA October 17–20, 2014 606 ± 4.1% 49% 40% 11%Landmark Communications October 7–9, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 48% 43% 9%Public Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 45% 36% 19% Results 2014 Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture electionNovember 4, 2014 - General Election https://results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/elections/2014NovGen 2025-12-31 Georgia Secretary of State Gary Black (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,462,039 58.26 Christopher Irvin Democratic Party (United States) 1,047,339 41.74 2,509,378 100.00 Republican Party (United States) Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner 2014 Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2010 Georgia state elections#Commissioner of insurance 2010 2018 Georgia state elections#Commissioner of Insurance 2018 November 4, 2014 3x4.svg Ralph Hudgens Republican Party (United States) 1,382,551 54.87% 3x4.svg Liz Johnson Democratic Party (United States) 1,050,883 41.70% File:2014 Georgia insurance and fire safety commissioner election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsHudgens: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Johnson: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Commissioner Ralph Hudgens Republican Party (United States) Ralph Hudgens Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire Ralph Hudgens ran for re-election to a second term in office. He was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ted Metz qualified as the Libertarian nominee. Democratic primary Insurance associate and former state representative Keith Heardhttp://flagpole.com/news/in-the-loop/jason-carter-wows-athens-dems-keith-heard-is-running-for-insurance-commissioner Jason Carter Wows Athens Dems; Keith Heard Is Running for Insurance Commissioner Flagpole Magazine | Athens, GA News, Music, Arts, Restaurants Flagpole February 28, 2014 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140312225044/http://flagpole.com/news/in-the-loop/jason-carter-wows-athens-dems-keith-heard-is-running-for-insurance-commissioner March 12, 2014 mdy-all and retired insurance professional Liz Johnson ran for the Democratic nomination.http://flagpole.com/news/in-the-loop/obamacare-obstructor-ralph-hudgens-has-a-challenger Obamacare Obstructor Ralph Hudgens Has a Democratic Challenger Flagpole Magazine | Athens, GA News, Music, Arts, Restaurants Flagpole December 10, 2013 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212912/http://flagpole.com/news/in-the-loop/obamacare-obstructor-ralph-hudgens-has-a-challenger March 12, 2014 mdy-all Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KeithHeard LizJohnson UndecidedSurveyUSA May 8–12, 2014 549 ± 4.2% 26% 43% 31%SurveyUSA April 24–27, 2014 435 ± 4.8% 28% 48% 25%SurveyUSA March 16–18, 2014 443 ± 4.8% 29% 45% 26% Results Democratic primary Liz Johnson Democratic Party (United States) 203,318 69.93 Keith Heard Democratic Party (United States) 87,437 30.07 290,755 100 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RalphHudgens (R) LizJohnson (D) TedMetz (L) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 46% 37% 6% 11%Landmark Communications October 20–21, 2014 1,000 ± 2.75% 46% 41% 9% 4%GaPundit.comhttp://www.wrbl.com/story/26806078/wrbl-poll-voters-moving-towards-mainstream-party-candidates GaPundit.com October 17, 2014 October 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141018125532/http://www.wrbl.com/story/26806078/wrbl-poll-voters-moving-towards-mainstream-party-candidates dead October 13–14, 2014 1,543 ± 2.49% 46% 37% 9% 8%Public Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 41% 34% 10% 15% Results 2014 Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner election Republican Party (US) Ralph Hudgens (incumbent) 1,382,551 54.87 Democratic Party (US) Liz Johnson 1,050,883 41.70 Libertarian Party (US) Ted Metz 86,427 3.43 2,519,861 100.00 Republican Party (US) Commissioner of Labor 2014 Georgia Commissioner of Labor election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2010 Georgia state elections#Commissioner of Labor 2010 2018 Georgia state elections#Commissioner of Labor 2018 November 4, 2014 3x4.svg Mark Butler Republican Party (United States) 1,427,662 56.93% 3x4.svg Robbin Shipp Democratic Party (United States) 1,079,898 43.07% File:2014 Georgia commissioner of labor election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsButler: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Shipp: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Commissioner Mark Butler Republican Party (United States) Mark Butler Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler ran for re-election to a second term in office. He was unopposed in the Republican primary. Attorney and former state representative Robbin Shipp is the Democratic nominee. She was unopposed in the primary election. General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MarkButler (R) RobbinShipp (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 47% 39% 14%Public Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 45% 36% 19% Results 2014 Georgia Labor Commissioner election Mark Butler (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 1,427,662 56.93 Robbin Shipp Democratic Party (United States) 1,079,898 43.07 2,507,560 100.00 Republican Party (United States) State Superintendent of Schools 2014 Georgia State Superintendent of Schools election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2010 Georgia state elections#State school superintendent 2010 2018 Georgia state elections#State Superintendent of Schools 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Richard-woods superintendent.webp Richard Woods Republican Party (United States) 1,391,005 55.11% 3x4.svg Valarie Wilson Democratic Party (United States) 1,132,886 44.89% File:2014 Georgia state superintendent of schools election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsWoods: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Wilson: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Superintendent John Barge Republican Party (United States) Richard Woods Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican State Superintendent of Schools John Barge did not run for re-election to a second term in office. He instead ran for governor.http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/09/03/barge-running-for-governor Barge Running For Governor GPBNews September 3, 2013 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212502/http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/09/03/barge-running-for-governor March 12, 2014 mdy-all Republican primary Candidates Declared Mary Kay Bacallao, Fayette County Board of Education memberhttp://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-18-2013/after-holding-office-1-year-bacallao-run-state-school-superintendent After holding office for 1 year, Bacallao to run for state school superintendent The Citizen December 18, 2013 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140313001438/http://www.thecitizen.com/articles/12-18-2013/after-holding-office-1-year-bacallao-run-state-school-superintendent March 13, 2014 mdy-all Ashley D. Bell, former Hall County Commissionerhttp://www.gainesvilletimes.com/archives/96018/ https://archive.today/20140312113127/http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/archives/96018/ dead March 12, 2014 Bell joins crowded race for state superintendent Gainesville Times February 25, 2014 March 11, 2014 Mike Buck, Chief of Staff to John Barge and former administrator of the Rome City School Districthttp://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/education/mike-buck-announces-candidacy-for-state-school-superintendent/article_bfe511e0-8ce2-11e3-bdf7-0017a43b2370.html Mike Buck announces candidacy for State School Superintendent Rome News-Tribune February 4, 2014 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160304191300/http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/education/mike-buck-announces-candidacy-for-state-school-superintendent/article_bfe511e0-8ce2-11e3-bdf7-0017a43b2370.html March 4, 2016 mdy-all Sharyl Dawes, teacher and former chairman of the Gwinnett County Republican http://www.peachpundit.com/2014/02/27/sharyl-dawes-announces-campaign-for-state-school-superintendent/ Sharyl Dawes Announces Campaign For State School Superintendent Peach Pundit February 27, 2014 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212057/http://www.peachpundit.com/2014/02/27/sharyl-dawes-announces-campaign-for-state-school-superintendent/ March 12, 2014 mdy-all Allen Bowles Fort, superintendent of the Quitman County School District Nancy Jester, actuarial accountant and former DeKalb County School Board memberhttp://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2013/nov/12/dekalb-watchdog-nancy-jester-mounts-school/ DeKalb watchdog Nancy Jester mounts school superintendent campaign Gwinnett Daily Post November 12, 2013 March 11, 2014 Fitz Johnson, businessmanhttp://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/23769247/article-Around-Town--School-spirit---Johnson-will-seek-to-give-Ga--fresh-school-leadership Around Town: School spirit: Johnson will seek to give Ga. fresh school leadership The Marietta Daily Journal October 5, 2013 March 11, 2014 Kira Willis, teacher and Libertarian nominee for superintendent in 2010http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/dec/03/kara-willis-joins-crowded-gop-field-for-state/ Five Republicans, one Democrat vying to replace John Barge Albany Herald December 3, 2013 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140312213117/http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2013/dec/03/kara-willis-joins-crowded-gop-field-for-state/ March 12, 2014 mdy-all Richard Woods, Republican candidate for superintendent in 2010 Withdrew Matt Schultz, Bartow County School Board member (endorsed Johnson)http://www.daily-tribune.com/view/full_story/24613625/article-Shultz-ends-campaign-for-state-superintendent Shultz ends campaign for state superintendent The Daily Tribune News February 19, 2014 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212238/http://www.daily-tribune.com/view/full_story/24613625/article-Shultz-ends-campaign-for-state-superintendent March 12, 2014 mdy Declined John Barge, incumbent State Superintendent of Schools (ran for Governor) Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror Mary KayBacallo AshleyBell MikeBuck SharylDawes AllenFort NancyJester FitzJohnson KiraWillis RichardWoods UndecidedSurveyUSA May 8–12, 2014 634 ± 4% 5% 13% 9% 5% 7% 5% 5% 5% 8% 38%SurveyUSA April 24–27, 2014 501 ± 4.5% 4% 10% 7% 4% 7% 7% 5% 3% 9% 43%SurveyUSA March 16–18, 2014 508 ± 4.2% 2% 10% 8% 3% 8% 7% 5% 3% 9% 45% Results Republican primary Mike Buck Republican Party (United States) 91,435 19.52 Richard Woods Republican Party (United States) 78,542 16.77 Mary Kay Bacallo Republican Party (United States) 71,810 15.33 Ashley Bell Republican Party (United States) 70,065 14.96 Nancy Jester Republican Party (United States) 51,211 10.93 Fitz Johnson Republican Party (United States) 35,862 7.65 Allen Fort Republican Party (United States) 29,504 6.30 Sharyl Dawes Republican Party (United States) 25,468 5.44 Kira Willis Republican Party (United States) 14,584 3.11 468,481 100.00 Runoff 220px|thumb|Runoff results (recount) by county Woods: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #a80000 >90% Buck: #5fd35f 50–60% #37c837 60–70% #2ca02c 70–80% Buck and Woods advanced to the runoff, which Woods won by 199,453 votes to 198,740. As his 713-vote margin of victory was less than 1%, a recount was considered likely.http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/republicans-neck-and-neck-in-superintendents-race/ngkzL/ Recount looks likely in Republican superintendent race December 17, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141217220410/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/republicans-neck-and-neck-in-superintendents-race/ngkzL/ December 17, 2014 mdy-all Buck duly requested one on July 29http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-certifies-runoff-election-results-setting-/ngqNZ/ Georgia News: Runoff elections certified; recount requested www.ajc.com 2014-08-16 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140819092900/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-certifies-runoff-election-results-setting-/ngqNZ/ August 19, 2014 mdy-all Georgia GOP race for school superintendent headed for a recount and two days later, Woods was confirmed as the winner after Buck only narrowed the margin by 13 votes.http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/buck-loses-recount-in-georgia-gop-schools-race/ngrxQ/ Georgia Elections: Mike Buck loses recount for GOP schools race www.ajc.com 2014-08-16 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140819133055/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/buck-loses-recount-in-georgia-gop-schools-race/ngrxQ/ August 19, 2014 mdy-all Buck loses recount in Georgia GOP schools race Republican primary runoff initial resultshttps://admin.enr.clarityelections.com/files/GA/52176/137603/en/summary.html General Primary Runoff and General Nonpartisan Election Runoff July 22, 2014 Georgia Secretary of State August 16, 2014 Richard Woods Republican Party (United States) 199,453 50.09 Mike Buck Republican Party (United States) 198,740 49.91 398,193 100.00 Republican primary runoff results after recountGen Primary NP General Runoff Recount https://results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/elections/2014JulGenPriRunRec/ballot-items/01000000-f6f4-3a08-4de7-08dd146d864c 2026-01-05 results.sos.ga.gov Richard Woods Republican Party (United States) 199,439 50.09 Mike Buck Republican Party (United States) 198,739 49.91 398,178 100.00 Democratic primary Candidates Declared Tarnisha Dent, teacher Denise Freeman, consultant and advocate Jurita Forehand Mays, teacher Alisha Thomas Morgan, state representative and non-profit directorhttp://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2013/11/12/representative-alisha-thomas-morgan-runs-for-state-superintendent/ Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan Runs For State School Superintendent CBS Atlanta November 12, 2013 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224906/http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2013/11/12/representative-alisha-thomas-morgan-runs-for-state-superintendent/ March 12, 2014 mdy-all Rita Robinzine, teacher and candidate for the State House of Representatives in 2008 Valarie Wilson, former president of the Georgia School Boards Association and former City Schools of Decatur Board memberJune 2023 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TarnishaDent DeniseFreeman Jurita ForehandMays Alisha ThomasMorgan RitaRobinzine ValarieWilson UndecidedSurveyUSA May 8–12, 2014 549 ± 4.2% 10% 13% 6% 20% 3% 17% 30%SurveyUSA April 24–27, 2014 435 ± 4.8% 10% 13% 5% 19% 5% 16% 30%SurveyUSA March 16–18, 2014 443 ± 4.8% 9% 16% 11% 12% 5% 17% 29% Results Democratic primary Valarie Wilson Democratic Party (United States) 96,849 32.59 Alisha Thomas Morgan Democratic Party (United States) 78,460 26.40 Denise Freeman Democratic Party (United States) 54,428 18.32 Tarnisha Dent Democratic Party (United States) 40,007 13.46 Jurita Forehand Mays Democratic Party (United States) 16,818 5.66 Rita Robinzine Democratic Party (United States) 10,609 3.57 297,171 100.00 Runoff Wilson and Morgan advanced to a runoff, which Wilson won.http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/wilson-appears-to-have-won-democratic-runoff-in-su/ngk27/ Wilson appears to have won Democratic runoff in superintendent's race ajc.com April 25, 2018 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160304132755/http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/wilson-appears-to-have-won-democratic-runoff-in-su/ngk27/ March 4, 2016 mdy-all Democratic primary runoff Valarie Wilson Democratic Party (United States) 73,740 54.37 Alisha Thomas Morgan Democratic Party (United States) 61,882 45.63 135,622 100.00 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RichardWoods (R) ValarieWilson (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 975 ± 3.1% 47% 40% 13%SurveyUSA October 30 – November 2, 2014 591 ± 4.1% 47% 44% 8%Landmark Communications October 29, 2014 1,500 ± 2.5% 47% 46% 6%SurveyUSA October 24–27, 2014 611 ± 4% 48% 43% 9%Landmark Communications October 20–21, 2014 1,000 ± 2.75% 50% 46% 5%SurveyUSA October 17–20, 2014 606 ± 4.1% 46% 44% 11%GaPundit.com October 13–14, 2014 1,543 ± 2.49% 47% 43% 10%SurveyUSA October 10–13, 2014 563 ± 4.2% 46% 46% 8%SurveyUSA October 2–6, 2014 566 ± 4.2% 46% 42% 12%Public Policy Polling October 2–5, 2014 895 ± 3.3% 46% 40% 14%SurveyUSA September 19–22, 2014 550 ± 4.3% 46% 44% 10%SurveyUSA September 5–8, 2014 558 ± 4.2% 47% 43% 10%GaPundit.comhttp://www.wrbl.com/story/26427980/wrbl-poll-georgia-governor-senate-races-remain-tight GaPundit.com September 2, 2014 September 4, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140904205431/http://www.wrbl.com/story/26427980/wrbl-poll-georgia-governor-senate-races-remain-tight dead August 24–25, 2014 1,578 ± 2.47% 47% 43% 10%SurveyUSA August 14–17, 2014 560 ± 4.2% 51% 39% 10% Results 2014 Georgia Schools Superintendent election Richard Woods Republican Party (United States) 1,391,005 55.11 Valarie Wilson Democratic Party (United States) 1,132,886 44.89 2,523,891 100.00 Republican Party (United States) Public Service Commission Two members of the five-person Georgia Public Service Commission were up for election. District 1 2014 Georgia Public Service Commission District 1 election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2008 Georgia state elections#Georgia Public Service Commission, District 1 2008 2020 Georgia Public Service Commission election#District 1 2020 November 4, 2014 3x4.svg H. Doug Everett Republican Party (United States) 1,532,652 68.33% John Monds in 2020 (cropped).png John Monds Libertarian Party (United States) 710,408 31.67% 250px County resultsEverett: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Monds: #f1c92a 50–60% #deb02a 60–70% Commissioner H. Doug Everett Republican Party (United States) H. Doug Everett Republican Party (United States) District 1 incumbent Republican Herman D. "Doug" Everett ran for re-election. Libertarian John Monds, the nominee for the seat in 2008 and the nominee for Governor in 2010 qualified as the Libertarian nominee to oppose Everett, while no Democrat filed to run. General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DougEverett (R) JohnMonds (L) UndecidedGaPundit.com October 13–14, 2014 1,543 ± 2.49% 45% 31% 24% Results 2014 Georgia Public Service Commission District 1 election Republican Party (US) H. Doug Everett (incumbent) 1,532,652 68.33 Libertarian Party (US) John Monds 710,408 31.67 2,243,060 100.00 Republican Party (US) District 4 2014 Georgia Public Service Commission District 4 election Georgia (U.S. state) presidential no 2008 Georgia state elections#Georgia Public Service Commission, District 4 2008 2020 Georgia Public Service Commission election#District 4 2020 November 4, 2014 Twofor1 (cropped).jpg Bubba McDonald Republican Party (United States) 1,341,182 53.38% 3x4.svg Daniel Blackman Democratic Party (United States) 1,048,917 41.75% 250px County resultsMcDonald: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Blackman: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584cDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Commissioner Bubba McDonald Republican Party (United States) Bubba McDonald Republican Party (United States) Incumbent Republican Bubba McDonald ran for re-election to a second consecutive and third overall term in office.http://www.peachpundit.com/2014/01/23/rumors-not-true-bubba-mcdonald-running-for-reelection/ Rumors Not True, Bubba McDonald Running for Reelection Peach Pundit January 23, 2014 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212148/http://www.peachpundit.com/2014/01/23/rumors-not-true-bubba-mcdonald-running-for-reelection/ March 12, 2014 mdy-all Business manager and candidate for the State House of Representatives in 2008 Daniel Blackman was unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Aaron Gilmer was the Libertarian nominee. Republican primary Bubba McDonald, incumbent Commissioner. Doug Kidd, attorney.http://www.peachpundit.com/2013/12/03/doug-kidd-announces-candidacy-for-psc/ Doug Kidd announces candidacy for PSC Peach Pundit December 3, 2013 March 11, 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140312212806/http://www.peachpundit.com/2013/12/03/doug-kidd-announces-candidacy-for-psc/ March 12, 2014 mdy-all Craig Lutz, insurance agent and Hall County Commissioner.http://zpolitics.com/hall-county-commissioner-announces-for-psc/ HALL CO COMMISH WILL ANNOUNCE FOR PSC TONIGHT Z Politics July 22, 2013 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140312224412/http://zpolitics.com/hall-county-commissioner-announces-for-psc/ March 12, 2014 mdy-all Results Republican primary results Bubba McDonald (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 318,930 62.28 Doug Kidd Republican Party (United States) 106,738 20.84 Craig Lutz Republican Party (United States) 86,429 16.88 512,097 100.00 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BubbaMcDonald (R) DanielBlackman (D) AaronGilmer (L) UndecidedGaPundit.com October 13–14, 2014 1,543 ± 2.49% 43% 37% 11% 9% Results 2014 Georgia Public Service Commission District 4 election Republican Party (US) Bubba McDonald (incumbent) 1,341,182 53.38 Democratic Party (US) Daniel Blackman 1,048,917 41.75 Libertarian Party (US) Robin A. Gilmer 122,326 4.87 2,512,425 100.00 Republican Party (US) Judicial Elections Three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court and five seats on the Georgia Court of Appeals were up for statewide elections. Supreme Court justices Robert Benham, Keith Blackwell and Harris Hines and Court of Appeals judges Gary Andrews, Elizabeth Branch, Sara Doyle, Carla McMillian and Billy Ray II all won their respective races uncontested.May 20, 2014 - General Primary and Nonpartisan General Elections https://results.sos.ga.gov/results/public/Georgia/elections/2014MayGenPri 29 June 2025 Georgia Secretary of State Georgia General Assembly 2014 Georgia State Senate election 2014 Georgia House of Representatives election All 56 seats in the Georgia State Senate and 180 seats in the Georgia House of Representatives were up for election.Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2014 https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014 2026-01-01 Ballotpedia en Georgia State Senate Party Before After Change Republican 38 38 Democratic 18 18 Total 56 56 Georgia House of Representatives Party Before After Change Republican 118 120 2 Democratic 60 59 1 Independent 1 1 Vacant 1 0 1 Total 180 180 Ballot Measures Amendment 1 250px|thumb|Results by county Yes: #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% Prohibits the state from increasing the maximum state income tax rate above that in effect on January 1, 2015.Georgia Income Tax Rate Cap, Amendment A (2014) https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_Income_Tax_Rate_Cap,_Amendment_A_(2014) 29 June 2025 Ballotpedia Amendment 1 1855380 655917 Amendment 2 250px|thumb|Results by county Yes: #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% Empowers the legislature to impose additional reckless driving penalties and allocate revenue from such penalties to the Brain and Spinal Injury Trust Fund.Georgia Reckless Driving Fines for Injury Trust Fund, Amendment B (2014) https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_Reckless_Driving_Fines_for_Injury_Trust_Fund,_Amendment_B_(2014) 29 June 2025 Ballotpedia Amendment 2 1735432 749490 Referendum A 250px|thumb|Results by county Yes: #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #DEDEBD 50–60% Extends an ad valorem tax exemption to privately owned and operated student dormitories and parking decks within the University of Georgia system.Georgia Private College Buildings Tax Exemption, Referendum 1 (2014) https://ballotpedia.org/Georgia_Private_College_Buildings_Tax_Exemption,_Referendum_1_(2014) 29 June 2025 Ballotpedia Referendum A 1839537 657367 References Georgia