Republicans Jeff Chapman and John Tuten are contending for the seat representing Glynn County.  Since there is no Democrat in the race, the winner of the Republican primary will win the district.

Jeff Chapman Jeff Chapman

PARTY:  Republican

AGE:  53

FAMILY:  Wife, Angela; two children

Chapman represented the 3rd District in Georgia State Senate from 2005-January 2011. Chapman did seek reelection in the 2010 and mounted an unsuccessful bid for governor.

This candidate has not returned the WJXT/News4Jax.com candidate survey.

John-Tuten-GaHouse167 John Tuten

PARTY:  Republican

AGE:  68

FAMILY:  Wife Anne Crews of 47 years; son Maj. Russell Albert Tuten, USMC; daughter Alex Anne Thiel, dental assistant; 4 granddaughters

OCCUPATION:  Architect

EDUCATION:  BBA, University of Georgia;  Bach Architecture, Georgia Tech

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:  First-time candidate for elected public office

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS THE TOP THREE ISSUES IN THIS RACE?

  1. Jobs and the economy
  2. Education
  3. More simple and fair taxes

HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP VOTERS IN A WAY OTHERS IN THIS RACE CAN'T?

  • "Building bridges into the district through teamwork and building consensus."

WHAT WOULD YOU HOPE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR ACCOMPLISHING AFTER SERVING IN THIS OFFICE?

  • "Honesty, competence, service"

WEBSITE:  JohnTutenGaRep.com