| Mike Hodges | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 3rd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sheila McNeill |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dana Hodges |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Brunswick Junior College University of Georgia (BBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Mike Hodges is an American politician who is currently serving as the Georgia State Senator for the 3rd district.
Education
Born in Glynn County, Hodges attended Brunswick High School and graduated in 1971. He then attended Brunswick Junior College and earned a BBA in banking and finance at the University of Georgia.
Career
Hodges was a founding director of the First Bank of Brunswick, and later its CEO. The bank was purchased by Ameris Bancorp in 2001.
Hodges announced his run for the Georgia State Senate in February 2022.
In January 2024, Hodges co-sponsored S.B. 390, which would withhold government funding for any libraries in Georgia affiliated with the American Library Association.
Elections
Hodges' state senate bid was endorsed by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
Primary and general elections, 2022
The primary election for District 3 was held on May 24, 2022. The two other candidates were Nora Lott Haynes and Jeff Jones.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nora Lott Haynes | 5,010 | 19.06 | |
| Republican | Mike Hodges | 12,271 | 46.68 | |
| Republican | Jeff Jones | 9,006 | 34.26 | |
| Total votes | 26,287 | 100.00 | ||
After no candidate won over 50% of the primary vote, a runoff between Hodges and Jeff Jones was held on June 21, 2022.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Hodges | 7,259 | 67.33 | |
| Republican | Jeff Jones | 3,523 | 32.67 | |
| Total votes | 10,782 | 100.00 | ||
In the general election, held on November 8, 2022, Hodges was unopposed.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Hodges | 54,807 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 54,807 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Hodges and his wife Dana have been married since the mid-1980s. They have two sons.
References
- ^ "Meet Mike Hodges". Mike Hodges for State Senate.
- ^ Cooper, Taylor (February 28, 2022). "Hodges announces candidacy for State Senate". The Brunswick News.
- Cooper, Taylor (February 28, 2022). "Hodges announces candidacy for State Senate". The Brunswick News.
- Tagami, Ty (January 25, 2024). "Georgia GOP senators target American Library Association with new bill". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- "SB 390". Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- "Georgia Chamber Endorses Mike Hodges in 3rd State Senate District". Georgia Chamber of Commerce. May 16, 2022.
- "May 24, 2022 General Primary/Special Election". Georgia Secretary of State. June 6, 2022.
- "June 21, 2022 General Primary/Special Election Runoff". Georgia Secretary of State. July 1, 2022.
- "November 8, 2022 General/Special Election". Georgia Secretary of State. November 21, 2022.
