Russ Goodman

Republican Party

Candidate, Georgia State Senate District 8

Georgia State Senate District 8

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

5

Predecessor:Ellis Black (R)

Compensation

Base salary

$25,315.32/year

Per diem

$247/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

May 19, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

University of Georgia

Personal

Profession

Business owner

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Russ Goodman (Republican Party) is a member of theGeorgia State Senate, representingDistrict 8. He assumed office on January 11, 2021. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Goodman (Republican Party) is running for re-election to theGeorgia State Senate to representDistrict 8. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onMay 19, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Russ Goodman earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from the University of Georgia. His career experience includes co-owning Cogdell Berry Farm.^[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Goodman was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee,Chair
• Senate Appropriations Committee
• Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
• Public Safety Committee
• Senate Retirement Committee

2023-2024

Goodman was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee,Chair
• Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
• Public Safety Committee
• Senate Retirement Committee

2021-2022

Goodman was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee,Secretary
• Natural Resources and the Environment Committee
• Special Judiciary Committee (decommissioned)
• Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2026

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8

IncumbentRuss Goodman is running in the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8 on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
		Russ Goodman

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 8

IncumbentRuss Goodman won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 8 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russ Goodman (R)	100.0	64,698

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8

IncumbentRuss Goodman advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russ Goodman	100.0	13,426

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Endorsements

2022

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 8

IncumbentRuss Goodman won election in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 8 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russ Goodman (R)	100.0	47,458

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8

IncumbentRuss Goodman advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russ Goodman	100.0	19,118

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2020

See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia State Senate District 8

Russ Goodman defeatedTreva Gear in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 8 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russ Goodman (R)	61.8	43,324
		Treva Gear (D)	38.2	26,819

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 70,143
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 8

Treva Gear advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia State Senate District 8 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Treva Gear	100.0	9,103

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8

Russ Goodman advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia State Senate District 8 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Russ Goodman	100.0	14,866

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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