Susan Holmes (politician)
American politician (1942–2025)
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Susan Holmes (October 8, 1942 – April 30, 2025) was an American politician, farmer, teacher and postmaster from Georgia. Holmes served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023.
129th District (2013-2023)
Susan Holmes | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Cole |
| Succeeded by | Clint Crowe (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 125th District (2011-2013) 129th District (2013-2023) |
| Mayor of Monticello, Georgia | |
| In office 1998–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1942 Jasper County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 2025 (aged 82) Monticello, Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paul Holmes |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician, farmer, teacher, postmaster |
Known for | First woman mayor of Monticello, Georgia |
Early life and education
Holmes was born in Jasper County, Georgia and graduated from Monticello High School.[1]
Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from University of Georgia.[2][1]
Career
Holmes was a cotton and dairy farmer in Jasper County, Georgia. Holmes was a teacher and postmaster.[3]
In 1998, Holmes became the first woman mayor of Monticello, Georgia, until 2010.[2][4][1]
In January 2007, Holmes was appointed by President George W. Bush as the State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency for Georgia.[1]
On November 2, 2010, Holmes won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 125. Holmes defeated David Gault with 64.74% of the votes.[1][5][2] On November 6, 2012, Holmes won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 129.[6] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129.[7] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129.[8] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129.[9] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election and continued serving District 129. Holmes defeated Sharonda Bell and Joe Reed with 69.61% of the votes.[10][2]
Personal life and death
Holmes's husband was Paul Holmes. They had three children. Holmes and her family lived in Monticello, Georgia.[2][1] Holmes was initially slated to sign as a Georgia False Elector, but refused to join.[11] Georgia False Electors were recruited by the Georgia Republican Party to support Donald Trump's failed effort to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election.[12]
Holmes died at a nursing home in Monticello, on April 30, 2025, at the age of 82.[13][14]
Awards
- 2001 Citizen of The Year. Presented by Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce.[15]