Controversial State Senator Colton Moore, a Republican from Dade County, is facing primary opposition and will have a Democratic challenger in November.  Moore was banned from the property of the Georgia House of Representatives last week after making remarks about former House Speaker David Ralston on the floor of the state senate.

Republican leaders in the senate apologized for Moore’s remarks.  The Democratic minority leader in the Georgia House, joined with the Speaker of the House in condemning Moore’s rhetoric and seconding the Speaker’s motion to ban Moore from House property.   Moore claimed that Ralston was “one of the most corrupt leaders of our time” during proceedings last week at the Georgia General Assembly meant to honor the late lawmaker’s legacy.

Moore is no stranger to being shunned by his own party.  Last year, the Senate Republican Caucus ousted Moore, making his chances of seeing any legislation passed very slim.

A Republican has stepped up to run against Moore.  Angela Pence, a resident of Chickamauga has qualified to run against Moore.  Little is known about Pence and her social media and website information appear to have only been created recently.

In November, Chattooga County resident Bart Bryant will face off with Moore.  Bryant, a Democrat from Cloudland, announced his intentions to challenge Moore last year.

Moore represents the 53rd Senate District which includes Chattooga and surrounding counties.