Mandi Ballinger
Mandi Ballinger | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – October 12, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Bill Fincher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1975 |
| Died | October 12, 2025 (aged 50) |
| Party | Republican |
Mandi Lia Ballinger (April 14, 1975 – October 12, 2025) was an American politician from Georgia who was a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 23.[1]
Early life
[edit]Ballinger grew up in Cherokee County, Georgia.[2]
Career
[edit]Ballinger started her career working at a domestic violence shelter, later working as a victim advocate at a district attorney's office.[2] She later helped to found a child advocacy center.[2]
In 2012, Ballinger was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 23.[2] During her period in office, she served as chair of the House Judiciary Juvenile Committee.[2] She also served as vice chair of the House Rules Committee, filling in as interim chair following the death of Richard H. Smith in January 2024.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Ballinger was married to Allen Morris, a State Court Judge in Georgia, and had a son with him.[2] She died from cancer on October 12, 2025.[2]
Political views
[edit]Domestic issues
[edit]Ballinger was a supporter of the Second Amendment.[2] In 2017, she supported legislation that allowed students to carry concealed firearms on college campuses.[2] In 2022, she carried a bill that would allow people to carry concealed handguns without a license.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Groves, Caleb; Baruchman, Michelle (October 13, 2025). "Ga. Rep. Mandi Ballinger, children's advocate, dies". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A10. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
- ↑ Niesse, Mark (February 17, 2024). "Rep. Parrish selected to lead powerful Rules Committee". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A8. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
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