2024 General Election results

HOUSTON COUNTY – Election Day in Houston County included people running to the polls and waiting for the results to roll in. Below are the final results of the 2024 General Election.

According to the Secretary of State website, Houston County received a high voter turnout of 73%. There were 82,071 ballots cast out of 112,249 registered voters.

President of the U.S.

Republican candidate Donald J. Trump has won the presidential election. According to the Secretary of State website, he received 55.33% and 45,072 votes from Houston County. Trump’s opponent, Democratic candidate Kamala D. Harris received 44.04% and 35,876 votes. Trump will take office on Jan. 20, 2025.

Sheriff

Matthew L. Moulton has been elected as the next Sheriff of Houston County. The Secretary of State website reports he received 59.37% and 47,393 votes. Moulton’s opponent, Democratic candidate Arthur Lee Harris, received 40.63% and 32,437 votes.

Moulton will take office starting on Jan.1, 2025.

State House of Representatives

Democratic candidate Anissa Jones has been elected to represent State House of Representatives – District 143. The district covers both Bibb County and parts of Houston County. According to the Secretary of State website, she received 63.79% and 6,109 votes. Jones’ opponent, Republican Barbara Boyer, received 36.21% and 3,468 votes.

Republican candidate Shaw Blackmon has been reelected to represent District 146. He ran unopposed and was elected uncontested. Blackmon will represent the areas surrounding Perry and Bonaire. 

Republican Candidate Bethany Ballard has also been reelected to represent District 147. The Secretary of State website reports she received 55.56% and 14,812 votes. Ballard’s opponent, Democratic candidate Ariel Phillips, received 44.44% and 11,848 votes. Ballard will represent areas in Warner Robins.

Finally, District 148 will be represented by Noel W.Williams, Jr. Williams ran unopposed and was elected uncontested.

The elected representatives will be sworn in on the second Monday of January when the Georgia State Legislative Session starts.

U.S. House of Representatives

Sanford Bishop has been reelected for the U.S. House of Representatives – District Two. The Secretary of State website reported he received 57.43% and 10,489 votes. Bishop’s opponent Republican A. Wayne Johnson received 42.47% and 10,489 votes. 

In District Eight, Republican Austin Scott has been elected. Scott received 62.99% and 38,984 votes. His opponent, Darrius Butler, received 37.01% and 22,871 votes.

Representatives convene in January.

State Senate

Republican Larry Walker ran unopposed for State Senate – District 20 and was elected uncontested.

In District 26, Democratic candidate David E. Lucas, Sr. Also ran unopposed and was elected uncontested.

The legislative session will assume on the second Monday of January.

County Commissioners

The current County Commissioners representing Posts Three, Four and Five have been reelected. Republican Gail Robinson represents Post Three and was elected uncontested. She also ran unopposed. 

Current county commissioner for Post Four, Republican Tal Talton, also ran unopposed and elected uncontested.

Republican Mark Byrd is the current County Commissioner for Post Five. He ran unopposed and was elected uncontested.

District Attorney and Probate Court Judge

Republican Eric Z. Edwards was elected for District Attorney – Houston Judicial Circuit. He also ran unopposed.

Edwards will take office beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

Republican Kristy Warren Harris has been reelected uncontested for Probate Court Judge. Harris handles Vital Records, Marriage Licenses, Weapons Carry Licenses, Guardianships and Conservatorships of Minors and Incapacitated Adults along with numerous miscellaneous duties.

Clerk of the Superior Court & various county roles

Republican candidate Terri L. Childers has been elected as Clerk of the Superior Court. According to the Secretary of State’s website, she received 56.63% and 45,153 votes. Her opponent, Democratic Candidate Angela Anderson, received 43.37% and 34,586 votes.

Childers will take office on Jan. 1, 2025. 

Republican candidate Mark Kushinka has been elected as Tax Commissioner. Kushinka ran unopposed and was elected uncontested.

Republican James “JimBob” Williams has been reelected as Coroner of Houston County. Williams ran unopposed and was elected uncontested.

Republican Amy Elaine Smith was also elected as Solicitor General. Smith also ran unopposed and was elected uncontested.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Proposed Constitutional Amendment One will go into effect on Jan.1, 2025. The proposed amendment discussed General state-wide homestead exemption that may differ among political subdivisions. 

It said: “Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for a state-wide homestead exemption that serves to limit increases in the assessed value of homesteads, but which any county, consolidated government, municipality, or local school system may opt out of upon the completion of certain procedures?”

The Secretary of State Office reports the amendment received 59.83% and 45,701 who voted yes. Also, 40.17% and 30,681 voted no.

Proposed Constitutional Amendment Two will not go into effect since the majority voted no. The proposed amendment discussed the State-wide Georgia Tax Court. 

On the ballot it said:

“Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide for the Georgia Tax Court to be vested with the judicial power of the state and to have venue, judges, and jurisdiction concurrent with superior courts?”

According to the Secretary of State website, 51.48% and 39,466 voted no on the amendment. Also, 48.52% and 37,202 voted yes.

Statewide Referendum Question A

The proposed Statewide Referendum will go into effect on Jan.1, 2025 since the majority voted yes.

The referendum discussed personal property tax exemption raise. On the ballot it said:

“Do you approve the Act that increases an exemption from property tax for all tangible personal property from $7,500.00 to $20,000.00?”

The Secretary of State website reported that 60.54% and 47,310 voted yes. However, 39.46% and 30,834 voted no.