Georgia's state elections were held on November 8, 2016.
Federal elections
Presidential election
Results United States presidential election in Georgia, 2016PartyCandidateRunning mateVotesPercentageElectoral votes Republican Donald Trump Mike Pence 2,089,104 51.05% 16 Democratic Hillary Clinton Tim Kaine 1,877,963 45.89% 0 Libertarian Gary Johnson William Weld 125,306 3.06% 0 Totals 4,092,373 100.00% 16 Source: Georgia Secretary of State
U.S. House
U.S. Senate
Public Service Commission District 2
Incumbent Commissioner Tim Echols defeated challengers Kellie Austin and Michelle Miller in the Republican primary. Echols defeated Libertarian Eric Hoskins in the general election, with no Democrat filing for the contest.
Republican primary Kellie Austin Tim Echols, incumbent Michelle Miller
Results
Libertarian nominee Eric Hoskins
General election
General Assembly
All 56 seats in the Georgia State Senate and 180 seats in the Georgia House of Representatives were up for election.
Georgia State Senate Party Before After Change Republican 39 38 1 Democratic 17 18 1 Total 56 56
Georgia House of Representatives Party Before After Change Republican 118 118 Democratic 61 62 1 Independent 1 0 1 Total 180 180
Judicial elections One seat on the Georgia Supreme Court and two seats on the Georgia Court of Appeals were up for statewide elections. Supreme Court justice David Nahmias and Court of Appeals judges Anne Barnes and Chris McFadden all won their respective races uncontested.
Ballot measures Amendment 1
Provides greater flexibility and state accountability to fix failing schools through increasing community involvement.
Amendment 2
Authorizes penalties for sexual exploitation and assessments on adult entertainment to fund child victims' services.
Amendment 3
Reforms and re-establishes the Judicial Qualifications Commission and provides for its composition, governance, and powers.
Amendment 4
Dedicates revenue from existing taxes on fireworks to trauma care, fire services, and public safety.
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