Susan Holmes

Susan Holmes (October 8, 1942 – April 30, 2025) was an American politician, farmer, teacher and postmaster from Georgia. Holmes served as a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 2011 to 2023.

Early life and education Holmes was born in Jasper County, Georgia and graduated from Monticello High School.

In 1998, Holmes became the first woman mayor of Monticello, Georgia, until 2010. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election unopposed and continued serving District 129. On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Holmes won the election and continued serving District 129. Holmes defeated Sharonda Bell and Joe Reed with 69.61% of the votes. Georgia False Electors were recruited by the Georgia Republican Party to support Donald Trump's failed effort to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Holmes died at a nursing home in Monticello, on April 30, 2025, at the age of 82.

Awards 2001 Citizen of The Year. Presented by Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce.