Timothy Barr

Timothy Lee Barr (born October 3, 1980) is an American politician who served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 103rd District from 2013 to 2023. He is a member of the Republican party and was a member of the Georgia Freedom Caucus.

Early life

Barr was born and raised in northeastern Georgia. In high school, Barr worked as a staffer for members of the Georgia General Assembly.

Career

He learned the construction business from his father and grandfather, eventually starting his own company in 2005.

Georgia House of Representatives

In 2012, Barr declared his candidacy for a seat in the 103rd district in the Georgia House of Representatives. He defeated Ken Russell in the primary election and won the seat unopposed in the November general election.

During the 2019–2020 legislative session, Barr served as secretary of the House Small Business Development Committee and chair of the House Code Revision Committee.

2022 congressional election

On May 14, 2021, Barr declared his candidacy for Georgia's 10th congressional district in the 2022 election.

Personal life

Barr has been outspoken about his Christian faith, saying, "When you get me, you get a man of faith, of deep convictions. For me, it is who I am. I can't split my life. My faith is who I am and it leads my decisions." He and his wife, Melinda, have been involved in Christian missionary work, including the construction of two orphanages in Bolivia. Barr and his wife attend Killian Hill Baptist Church in Lilburn, Georgia.

Electoral history