2016 Georgia elections

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Georgia's state elections were held on November 8, 2016.

2016 Georgia Public Service Commission District 2 election

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Nominee Tim Echols Eric Hoskins Party Republican Libertarian Popular vote 2,390,836 1,200,076 Percentage 66.58% 33.42%

County results Congressional district results Echols:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%     80-90%     >90% Hoskins:     50-60%     60-70%

Commissioner before election Tim Echols Republican Elected Commissioner Tim Echols Republican

Incumbent CommissionerTim Echols defeated challengers Kellie Austin and Michelle Miller in theRepublican primary. Echols defeated Libertarian Eric Hoskins in the general election, with no Democrat filing for the contest.

• Kellie Austin
• Michelle Miller
• Tim Echols, incumbent.

• Eric Hoskins^[3]

All 56 seats in theGeorgia State Senate and 180 seats in theGeorgia House of Representatives were up for election.

Georgia State Senate [edit] Party Before After Change Republican 39 38 1 Democratic 17 18 1 Total 56 56

Georgia House of Representatives [edit] Party Before After Change Republican 118 118 Democratic 61 62 1 Independent 1 0 1 Total 180 180

One seat on theGeorgia Supreme Court and two seats on theGeorgia Court of Appeals were up for statewide elections.^[5] Supreme Court justiceDavid Nahmias and Court of Appeals judges Anne Barnes andChris McFadden all won their respective races uncontested.

Provides greater flexibility and state accountability to fix failing schools through increasing community involvement.^[6]

Amendment 1

Choice	Votes	%
No	2,414,401	59.91
Yes	1,615,780	40.09
Total votes	4,030,181	100.00

Authorizes penalties for sexual exploitation and assessments on adult entertainment to fund child victims' services.^[7]

Amendment 2

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	3,314,355	83.30
No	664,248	16.70
Total votes	3,978,603	100.00

Reforms and re-establishes the Judicial Qualifications Commission and provides for its composition, governance, and powers.^[8]

Amendment 3

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	2,341,495	62.50
No	1,405,117	37.50
Total votes	3,746,612	100.00

Dedicates revenue from existing taxes on fireworks to trauma care, fire services, and public safety.^[9]

Amendment 4

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	3,205,955	81.18
No	743,103	18.82
Total votes	3,949,058	100.00

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