Debbie Buckner

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Debbie Buckner
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Democratic Party

Georgia House of Representatives District 137
Tenure

2013 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

12

Prior offices
Georgia House of Representatives District 109
Georgia House of Representatives District 130

Compensation

Base salary

$24,341.64/year

Per diem

$247/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Columbus State University

Contact

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Debbie Buckner (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 137. She assumed office on January 14, 2013. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Buckner (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 137. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Buckner's professional experience includes working as the senior public health educator with the Columbus Health Department, and as director of community relations for the Doctors Hospital in Columbus.

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at:editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Buckner was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Buckner was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Buckner was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2017
• Natural Resources and Environment
• Retirement
• State Properties
• Ways and Means

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Buckner served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Buckner served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Buckner served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Buckner served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner defeated Stephen Acorn in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner (D)
 
59.7
 
16,108
Image of Stephen Acorn
Stephen Acorn (R) Candidate Connection
 
40.3
 
10,884

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 26,992
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner defeated Carlton Mahone in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner
 
79.5
 
3,324
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Carlton Mahone
 
20.5
 
858

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,182
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Stephen Acorn advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Stephen Acorn
Stephen Acorn Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
2,552

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 2,552
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner defeated Justin Rickett in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner (D)
 
61.0
 
12,712
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Justin Rickett (R)
 
39.0
 
8,133

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 20,845
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner
 
100.0
 
5,548

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 5,548
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Justin Rickett advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on May 24, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Justin Rickett
 
100.0
 
3,956

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 3,956
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2020

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner (D)
 
100.0
 
22,039

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 22,039
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on June 9, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner
 
100.0
 
8,638

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 8,638
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2018

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner (D)
 
100.0
 
17,183

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 17,183
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137

Incumbent Debbie Buckner advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 137 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Debbie Buckner
Debbie Buckner
 
100.0
 
3,929

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 3,929
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2016

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.

Incumbent Debbie Buckner ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 137 general election.[1][2]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 137 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Debbie Buckner Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 19,076
Total Votes 19,076
Source: Georgia Secretary of State


Incumbent Debbie Buckner ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 137 Democratic primary.[3][4]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 137 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Debbie Buckner Incumbent (unopposed)



2014

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Debbie G. Buckner was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Stacey S. Jackson was unopposed in the Republican primary. Buckner defeated Jackson in the general election.[5][6][7]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 137 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDebbie Buckner Incumbent 64% 9,324
     Republican Stacey Jackson 36% 5,236
Total Votes 14,560

2012

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2012

Buckner ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 137. Buckner defeated Travis Chambers and Kuwonna Ingram in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012.[8] The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10] Buckner ran unopposed in the general election.[11]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 137, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDebbie Buckner Incumbent 100% 19,320
Total Votes 19,320
Georgia House of Representatives District 137 Democratic Primary, 2012
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngDebbie Buckner Incumbent 55.3% 4,504
Travis Chambers 34.1% 2,776
Kuwonna Ingram 10.6% 860
Total Votes 8,140

2010

See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2010

Buckner ran for re-election to the 130th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary and no one ran against her in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 130 (2010)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Debbie Buckner (D) 9,951 100.0%

2008

In 2008 Buckner was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 130. Buckner (D) ran unopposed and finished with 15,490 votes.[13] Buckner raised $27,726 for his campaign fund.[14]

Georgia House of Representatives District 130
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Debbie Buckner (D) 15,490

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Debbie Buckner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Debbie Buckner did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

Buckner's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]

“ Here is our District 137 agenda.
  • Prioritize bringing new jobs to our part of Georgia: we know this has to be state government's Number One job.
  • Restore State funds for our public schools - improve graduation rates and placement for our graduates.
  • Maintain infrastructure that undergirds economic development whether it is roads and bridges or better access to the information highways.
  • Ensure quality affordable healthcare that is accessible.
  • Careful stewardship of our natural resources.
  • Demand fairer taxes: that result in a government that lives within its means while working effectively for ordinary Georgians.
  • Put our best foot forward: invest in our cultural and higher education institutions, our historic sites, and our parks and tourist attractions to promote the uniqueness of our communities and supports our local economy[16]
 ”

Campaign finance summary

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Debbie Buckner campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Georgia House of Representatives District 137Won general$98,310 $76,556
2022Georgia House of Representatives District 137Won general$48,687 $0
2020Georgia House of Representatives District 137Won general$27,995 N/A**
2018Georgia House of Representatives District 137Won general$25,000 N/A**
2016Georgia House of Representatives, District 137Won $26,792 N/A**
2014Georgia House of Representatives, District 137Won $67,085 N/A**
2012Georgia State House, District 137Won $66,137 N/A**
2010Georgia State House, District 130Won $12,941 N/A**
2008Georgia State House, District 130Won $27,726 N/A**
2006Georgia State House, District 130Won $12,350 N/A**
2004Georgia State House, District 130Won $61,728 N/A**
2002Georgia State House, District 109Won $66,170 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
    2. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
    3. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
    4. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
    5. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
    6. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
    7. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
    8. ↑ Associated Press, "Results," accessed July 31, 2012
    9. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
    10. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election July 31, 2012," accessed August 9, 2012
    11. ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
    12. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
    13. ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
    14. ↑ Campaign funds
    15. ↑ debbiebuckner.com, "Official campaign website," accessed September 4, 2014
    16. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

    Political offices
    Preceded by
    -     		Georgia House of Representatives District 137
    2013-Present    		 Succeeded by
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    Preceded by
    -     		Georgia House of Representatives District 130
    2005-2013    		 Succeeded by
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    Preceded by
    -     		Georgia House of Representatives District 109
    2003-2005    		 Succeeded by
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