2016 Georgia state elections
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Federal Elections
Presidential election
Results
| United States presidential election in Georgia, 2016 | ||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Running mate | Votes | Percentage | Electoral votes | |
| Republican | Donald Trump | Mike Pence | 2,089,104 | 51.05% | 16 | |
| Democratic | Hillary Clinton | Tim Kaine | 1,877,963 | 45.89% | 0 | |
| Libertarian | Gary Johnson | William Weld | 125,306 | 3.06% | 0 | |
| Totals | 4,092,373 | 100.00% | 16 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||||
U.S. House
U.S. Senate
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Johnny Isakson (incumbent) | 2,135,806 | 54.80% | |
| Democratic | Jim Barksdale | 1,599,726 | 41.04% | |
| Libertarian | Allen Buckley | 162,260 | 4.16% | |
| Total votes | 3,897,792 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Public Service Commission
District 2
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November 8, 2016
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Incumbent Commissioner Tim Echols defeated challengers Kellie Austin and Michelle Miller in the Republican primary. Echols defeated Libertarian Eric Hoskins in the general election, with no Democrat filing for the contest.
Republican Primary
- Kellie Austin
- Michelle Miller
- Tim Echols, incumbent.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Echols (incumbent) | 373,466 | 68.97 | |
| Republican | Michelle Miller | 97,025 | 17.92 | |
| Republican | Kellie Austin | 71,010 | 13.11 | |
| Total votes | 541,501 | 100 | ||
Libertarian nominee
- Eric Hoskins[3]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Republican | Tim Echols (incumbent) | 2,390,836 | 66.58 | ||
| Libertarian | Eric Hoskins | 1,200,076 | 33.42 | ||
| Total votes | 3,590,912 | 100 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
General Assembly
All 56 seats in the Georgia State Senate and 180 seats in the Georgia House of Representatives were up for election.
Georgia State Senate
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Georgia House of Representatives
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Judicial Elections
One seat on the Georgia Supreme Court and two seats on the Georgia Court of Appeals were up for statewide elections.[5] Supreme Court justice David Nahmias and Court of Appeals judges Anne Barnes and Chris McFadden all won their respective races uncontested.
Ballot Measures
Amendment 1
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
Provides greater flexibility and state accountability to fix failing schools through increasing community involvement.[6]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No |
2,414,401 | 59.91 |
| Yes | 1,615,780 | 40.09 |
| Total votes | 4,030,181 | 100.00 |
Amendment 2
- 80–90%
- 70–80%
Authorizes penalties for sexual exploitation and assessments on adult entertainment to fund child victims' services.[7]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes |
3,314,355 | 83.30 |
| No | 664,248 | 16.70 |
| Total votes | 3,978,603 | 100.00 |
Amendment 3
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
- 50–60%
Reforms and re-establishes the Judicial Qualifications Commission and provides for its composition, governance, and powers.[8]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
2,341,495 | 62.50 |
| No | 1,405,117 | 37.50 |
| Total votes | 3,746,612 | 100.00 |
Amendment 4
- 80–90%
- 70–80%
Dedicates revenue from existing taxes on fireworks to trauma care, fire services, and public safety.[9]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
3,205,955 | 81.18 |
| No | 743,103 | 18.82 |
| Total votes | 3,949,058 | 100.00 |