State House District 147 in Georgia State House District 147, Georgia

2026 Primary Election

• Bethany Ballard — Incumbent State Representative in Warner Robins, GA

  Bethany Ballard is an incumbent State Representative for Georgia House District 147, a Republican first elected in 2022. She and her husband, Mike, settled in Warner Robins over a decade ago when he was transferred to Robins Air Force Base. She holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in English, and previously taught high school. Ballard is a small business owner, committed to conservative values, and active in her church. She currently serves as Chairman of the Education Curriculum Subcommittee and is a member of committees including Higher Education and Public & Community Health. She advocates for education, public safety, and economic stability.

• Renita A Duncan — Candidate for State House in GA

  Renita A. Duncan is a Democratic candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 147. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026. Duncan has participated in Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, providing voters with insights into her platform. The available information primarily focuses on her candidacy for this election term.

• Tim Riley — Counselor in GA

  Tim Riley is a Democratic candidate reentering his political career, seeking to represent Georgia State House District 147 in the 2026 primary election. Drawing on extensive political experience, Riley aims to bring his knowledge to the state capitol and serve the citizens of District 147. His academic background includes a high school diploma from Northside High School, a bachelor's in political science from Mercer University, and graduate and Ph.D. degrees in counseling from Georgia State and Clark Atlanta Universities. A former counselor, Riley champions Democratic values, advocating for strong, loving families regardless of their structure, and believing in every individual's right to self-expression, challenging negative stereotypes about his party. He posits that his experience makes him the clear choice to fight for these values.