Chad Nimmer
Chad Nimmer was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 178. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election on February 15, 2011. He did not file for re-election in 2018.
Biography
At the time of his service in the legislature, Nimmer's professional experience included working as a manager and broker for Pierce Timber Company and owner of Suwannee Forest Products.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Small Business Development, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Nimmer served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Industry and Labor, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Nimmer served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Industry and Labor, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Nimmer did not serve on any legislative committees.
Campaign themes
2011
Nimmer's campaign site detailed his campaign themes and policy goals:
- "I am running because the people of this district need a voice-- someone who can deliver for them. I have a real opportunity to be a voice for the people of this district and do what's good for everyone. As a small business owner, I know the challenge of creating jobs. We need to rely on small businesses to turn our economy around. They are the heart of our economy. I will work tirelessly to lower taxes and cut burdensome red tape to allow our businesses to expand and add jobs and to attract new businesses and new jobs. I was born and raised right here. I know the values that are important to all of us, and I will stand strong for our conservative values in Atlanta. I can promise you one thing. I will not let you down in Atlanta. I will be a voice for all us, and I will make you proud."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Chad Nimmer did not file to run for re-election.
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 Chad Nimmer ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 178 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 178 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chad Nimmer Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,354 | |
| Total Votes | 17,354 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Chad Nimmer ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 178 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 178 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chad Nimmer Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 John Chadwick Nimmer was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Nimmer ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 178. Nimmer ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Chad Nimmer Incumbent |
100% | 15,897 | |
| Total Votes | 15,897 | |||
2011
Nimmer defeated four other candidates in the February 15, 2011 special election to Georgia House of Representatives, District 136. Both Georgia special elections held an open primary. All candidates appeared on the February 15 ballot along with their party affiliation. Since Nimmer received more than 50% of the vote, the election will not proceed to a runoff on March 15.[10]
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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At the time of his service in the legislature, Nimmer and his wife, Amy, had three children.[11]
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2018
In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2011
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Florida Times-Union, "Pierce County's Chad Nimmer wins special Georgia House race" February 16, 2011
- ↑ votenimmer.com, "About," accessed September 6, 2013
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| Preceded by Mark Williams (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 178 2011-2019 |
Succeeded by Steven Meeks (R) |
