Timothy Barr
 | This article needs to be updated. (February 2023) |
Tim Barr | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 103rd district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Casas |
| Succeeded by | Derrick McCollum (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Lee Barr October 3, 1980 Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melinda |
| Children | 4 |
Timothy Lee Barr (born October 3, 1980) is an American politician who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 103rd District from 2013 to 2023.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2][3][4][5]
Early life
[edit]Barr was born and raised in northeastern Georgia. In high school, Barr worked as a staffer for members of the Georgia General Assembly.[6]
Career
[edit]He learned the construction business from his father and grandfather, eventually starting his own company in 2005.
Georgia House of Representatives
[edit]In 2012, Barr declared his candidacy for the 103rd district in the Georgia House of Representatives. He defeated Ken Russell in the primary election and went on to win the seat unopposed in the November general election.[7][8]
Since the start of the 2019–2020 legislative session, Barr has served as secretary of the House Small Business Development Committee and chair of the House Code Revision Committee.[9]
2022 congressional election
[edit]On May 14, 2021, Barr declared his candidacy for Georgia's 10th congressional district in the 2022 election.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Barr has been outspoken about his Christian faith, saying, "When you get me, you get a man of faith, of deep convictions. For me, it is who I am. I can't split my life. My faith is who I am and it leads my decisions." He and his wife, Melinda, have been involved in Christian missionary work, including the construction of two orphanages in Bolivia. Barr and his wife attend Killian Hill Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia.[11][12]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Barr | 4,231 | 62.7 | |
| Republican | Ken Russell | 2,514 | 37.3 | |
| Total votes | 6,745 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Barr | 19,785 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 19,785 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Barr | 3,305 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 3,305 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Barr | 14,698 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 14,698 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Barr | 2,059 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 2,059 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Barr | 23,755 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 23,755 | 100.00 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Timothy Barr". Open States. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Timothy Barr". House.Ga.gov. Retrieved February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Georgia 103rd District State House Results: Timothy Barr Wins". New York Times. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ^ "Timothy Barr". Campaign website. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ^ "Timothy Barr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ^ "Who Is Timothy Barr?". Dacula, GA Patch. 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Timothy Barr". Ballotpedia.
- ^ "Timothy Barr" (PDF). House.Ga.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Timothy Barr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "State Rep. Timothy Barr announces run for Congress". www.gainesvilletimes.com. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "Who is Timothy Barr?". patch.com. 31 July 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
- ^ "Timothy Barr". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
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