History of Colton Moore in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: January 17, 2025

Colton Chase Moore is a Georgia politician who served in the State House and currently represents the 53rd District in the State Senate. When elected to the House at 24, he was the youngest representative for District 1. A supporter of Donald Trump, Moore's political career has been marked by controversy. The Georgia Senate Republican Caucus indefinitely suspended him in September 2023 for criticizing fellow Republicans, and he was banned from the House floor in March 2024 for inappropriate remarks during a memorial for Speaker David Ralston.

October 10, 1993: Birth of Colton Chase Moore

Colton Chase Moore was born on October 10, 1993.

March 2011: Becomes State President of Georgia Future Business Leaders of America

In March 2011, Colton Moore became the state president of Georgia Future Business Leaders of America.

March 2012: Ends Term as State President of Georgia Future Business Leaders of America

In March 2012, Colton Moore ended his term as state president of Georgia Future Business Leaders of America.

2015: Supports Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign

Colton Moore began supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2015.

2016: Graduates from University of Georgia

In 2016, Colton Moore graduated from the University of Georgia with a double bachelor's degree in political science and international affairs.

May 22, 2018: Wins Republican Primary for Georgia House District 1

On May 22, 2018, Colton Moore won the Republican primary for Georgia's 1st House District against incumbent John Deffenbaugh.

October 15, 2018: Acquires BrianKemp.com Domain Name

On October 15, 2018, Colton Moore purchased the domain name BrianKemp.com and redirected it to the correct website for Brian Kemp's gubernatorial campaign, after it had been previously redirecting to Stacey Abrams' website.

November 2018: Campaigns for Brian Kemp

In November 2018, Colton Moore campaigned for Brian Kemp in the Georgia gubernatorial election.

November 2018: Trump and Pence Visit Chattanooga

In November 2018, Donald Trump and Mike Pence visited Chattanooga, Tennessee to campaign for Senator Marsha Blackburn.

January 14, 2019: Begins Term in Georgia State House

Colton Moore began his term representing Georgia's 1st House District in the Georgia State House of Representatives on January 14, 2019, becoming the youngest elected official in the district's history at 24 years old.

2019: Calls for David Ralston's Resignation

In 2019, Colton Moore was among ten representatives who called for Georgia House Speaker David Ralston's resignation due to alleged abuse of power and unethical behavior regarding case postponements.

2019: Rated as Seventh Most Conservative Legislator in Georgia

In 2019, the American Conservative Union rated Colton Moore as the seventh most conservative legislator in Georgia. He supported bills like HB 2, HB 481, and the "Heartbeat Bill," term limits, ending film subsidies, and HB 179, which aimed to allow school discipline without negatively impacting school climate ratings.

March 2020: Announces Candidacy for Georgia State Senate

In March 2020, Colton Moore announced his candidacy for the Georgia State Senate District 53, challenging incumbent Jeff Mullis.

April 2020: Challenges Jeff Mullis to Debate

In April 2020, Colton Moore challenged incumbent Senator Jeff Mullis to a debate, but Mullis declined.

April 2020: Endorsed by Ringgold Mayor Nick Millwood and Young Americans for Liberty

In April 2020, Ringgold Mayor Nick Millwood endorsed Colton Moore for State Senate, citing Moore's stance against unethical politics and support for educators and constitutional rights. Moore also received an endorsement from Young Americans for Liberty.