Susan Holmes (politician)

Susan Holmes (born October 8, 1942) is an American politician, farmer, former teacher, and former postmaster from Georgia. Holmes served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023.

Early life
Holmes was born in Jasper County, Georgia. Holmes graduated from Monticello High School.

Education
Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from University of Georgia.

Career
Holmes is a cotton and dairy farmer in Jasper County, Georgia. Holmes is a former teacher and postmaster.

In 1998, Holmes became the first woman mayor of Monticello, Georgia, until 2010.

In January 2007, Holmes was appointed by President George W. Bush as the State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency for Georgia.

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.

On November 6, 2012, Holmes won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 129. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. 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.

Awards

 * 2001 Citizen of The Year. Presented by Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce.

Personal life
Holmes' husband is Paul Holmes. They have three children. Holmes and her family live in Monticello, Georgia. Holmes was initially slated to sign as a Georgia False Elector, but refused to join. 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.