Josh is a graduate of the University of Georgia and resides in the South Metro area of Georgia with his wife and their four children. He is an active member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon.

Josh is the owner of Southeast Properties, Inc., a commercial asset management and brokerage firm. He served on active duty as a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army and later joined the United States Army Reserves, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He's served on the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

Josh Bonner was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee and the Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Appropriations, Economic Development and Tourism, Human Relations and Aging, and the Industry and Labor Committees.

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Believes government overreach and liberal policies like Obamacare harm the economy; opposes tax increases and unfunded mandates; supports incentives for business growth and relocation to Georgia, citing the state's top business ranking by Site Selection Magazine.

Believes government overreach and liberal policies like Obamacare harm the economy.

Said, "The core values and mission of state government should be to keep our citizens’ taxes low, remove burdensome regulations from job creators... As your representative, I will fight for these principles every day at our state’s Capitol."

Supports letting Georgians manage their finances, citing concerns over government waste. Advocates for lower taxes to enable family provision, business investment, and education funding. Commits to voting for policies that increase taxpayer retainment of earnings.

Opposes tax increases and unfunded mandates.

Supports incentives for business growth and relocation to Georgia.

- Believes government overreach and liberal policies like Obamacare harm the economy.
- Said, "The core values and mission of state government should be to keep our citizens’ taxes low, remove burdensome regulations from job creators... As your representative, I will fight for these principles every day at our state’s Capitol."
- Supports letting Georgians manage their finances, citing concerns over government waste. Advocates for lower taxes to enable family provision, business investment, and education funding. Commits to voting for policies that increase taxpayer retainment of earnings.
- Opposes tax increases and unfunded mandates.
- Supports incentives for business growth and relocation to Georgia.

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Josh Bonner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "As a Christian father of four, I know the value of protecting the lives of the unborn... As your state representative, I was proud to co-sponsor the Georgia Heartbeat Bill..."

Opposes abortion, sponsoring the Georgia Heartbeat Bill.

- Opposes abortion, sponsoring the Georgia Heartbeat Bill.

Healthcare

Supports Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB 202), asserting it simplifies voting and reduces fraud, despite opposition from President Biden and Stacey Abrams, and cites Heritage Action's top ranking for Georgia in election integrity. Recognizes further efforts are needed.

Supports Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB 202), asserting it simplifies voting and reduces fraud, saying that "regardless of the lies told by President Joe Biden and radical Stacey Abrams, this bill makes it EASIER to vote in Georgia and harder to cheat."

- Supports Georgia's Election Integrity Act (SB 202), asserting it simplifies voting and reduces fraud, saying that "regardless of the lies told by President Joe Biden and radical Stacey Abrams, this bill makes it EASIER to vote in Georgia and harder to cheat."

Voting & Elections

Supports the right to bear arms as a fundamental liberty, endorses Constitutional Carry, and views the Second Amendment as essential for national, home, and family defense.

Opposes gun control and supports Second Amendment rights.

- Opposes gun control and supports Second Amendment rights.

Public Safety

Said, "I am proud to be a co-sponsor of Anti-CRT legislation that will protect students and teachers from racial discrimination... These hateful and divisive theories have no place in our state. I will work tirelessly to ensure our schools remain a place of learning, not indoctrination."

- Opposes education about race and racism.

Education

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Josh Bonner

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
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