Biography
Timothy Burson is the Republican candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 87 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Viola Davis (D).[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired trial attorney of 36 years.[3]
Timothy Burson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama in 1981 and a law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1985, according to Ballotpedia, and his career experience includes working as an attorney.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he wrote that his goals are to lower or eliminate property, income and sales taxes, improve scholastic performance in local schools and lower crime in District 87.[3] He wrote that DeKalb County residents pay higher taxes than almost every jurisdiction in Georgia, and listed taxation, student proficiency and safety among his policy interests.[3]
- 1.Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Timothy Burson - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Timothy Burson - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Georgia House District 87
Timothy Burson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Georgia House District 87 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
