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| Georgia State Senate District 1 | ||
| Current incumbent | Ben Watson  | |
Georgia's first state senate district is represented by Republican Senator Ben Watson.
Georgia state senators represent an average of 172,994 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 157,437 residents.
Members of the Georgia State Senate serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Georgia legislators assume office the second Monday in January.
According to the Georgia Constitution, Georgia Senators must be at least 25 years old, American citizens, Georgia citizens for at least two years and a resident of his or her Senatorial District for at least one year immediately preceding election.
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $17,342/year | $173/day, set by the Legislative Services Committee. |
If there is a vacancy in the senate, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. The Governor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happened. The election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the Governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.
Elections for the office of Georgia State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for May 19, 2020, and a primary runoff is scheduled for July 21, 2020. A runoff election is scheduled for December 1, 2020. The filing deadline is March 6, 2020.
Incumbent Ben Watson (R) defeated Sandra Workman (D) in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ben Watson (R) |
60.8
|
42,316 |
|
|
Sandra Workman (D) |
39.2
|
27,258 | |
|
|
Total votes: 69,574 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
Sandra Workman advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 1 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Sandra Workman (D) |
100
|
7,193 |
|
|
Total votes: 7,193 |
Incumbent Ben Watson advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 1 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Ben Watson (R) |
100
|
9,262 |
|
|
Total votes: 9,262 |
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Georgia State Senate, District 1 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ben Watson Incumbent (unopposed) |
Georgia State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Watson Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 59,151 | |
| Total Votes | 59,151 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014 with a runoff election taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. B.L. "Ben" Watson was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.
Elections for the office of Georgia State Senate consisted of a primary election on July 31, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 25, 2012. Incumbent Earl "Buddy" Carter (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary. A total of $158,103 was raised by 2012 candidates in the district, with Carter raising all $158,103.
Georgia State Senate, District 1, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Earl Carter Incumbent |
100% | 53,821 | |
| Total Votes | 53,821 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Georgia State Senate District 1 raised a total of $2,209,483. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $169,960 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Georgia State Senate District 1
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $92,900 | 1 | $92,900 |
| 2014 | $111,285 | 1 | $111,285 |
| 2012 | $158,103 | 1 | $158,103 |
| 2010 | $262,272 | 2 | $131,136 |
| 2008 | $-36,070 | 1 | $-36,070 |
| 2006 | $758,507 | 2 | $379,254 |
| 2004 | $535,519 | 3 | $178,506 |
| 2002 | $194,511 | 1 | $194,511 |
| 2000 | $132,456 | 1 | $132,456 |
| Total | $2,209,483 | 13 | $169,960 |
