Bethany Henderson Ballard is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 147 in Middle Georgia. Elected in 2022, she serves as Chairman of the Education Curriculum Subcommittee, Vice President of Special Rules, and a member of the Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee. She was appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns to represent Georgia on the Education Commission of the States and is an active board member of Republican Leadership for Georgia. Additionally, she serves on the Houston County Board of Elections. Notable achievements include being named ALEC State Legislator of the Month for April 2025 for her leadership in advancing free-market solutions, such as sponsoring the Military Spouse Licensure Act in 2024, which allows military spouses to transfer occupational licenses to Georgia seamlessly. A former educator and military spouse, she prioritizes policies strengthening families, education innovation, and economic opportunities.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Former educator with experience in public health and education policy, including efforts to expand vision and hearing screenings in schools.
• Political Experience: Lifelong Republican first elected to the Georgia House in 2022; current roles include subcommittee chairmanships, committee memberships, and appointments to national education commissions; endorsed by Republican groups and recognized for legislative impact in her first term.