Bonner has been married to the former Nancy Bramlett of Atlanta for 37 years.

They have four sons and three grandchildren. The Bonners are members of New

Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

Ronnie Chance, Bonner's opponent, was formerly an advisor and district

director for Collins, according to Chance's campaign Web site.

Chance was endorsed by Spalding County Commissioner Dick Morrow, who finished

third in the primary race for the District 16 seat.

"I am honored to announce that our former opponent, Spalding County

Commissioner Dick Morrow, has pledged his unfettered support to our campaign

and, along with his supporters, has joined our team," said Chance.

Morrow, who received 30 percent of the vote district-wide during the primary

election, overwhelmingly won Spalding County with over 2,700 votes.

"I have known Ronnie for quite some time and believe he is the best

choice to represent our area at the state capitol," Morrow said. "I

am giving him my wholehearted support and hope the voters of the 16th District

will join me in voting for him Aug. 10."

Chance received the majority of the vote in Fayette and Pike counties on

the July 20 primary election, but fell short of receiving the required 50

percent plus 1 vote to avoid a runoff. The 16th State Senate district includes

parts of Fayette, Spalding, Pike, Monroe and Lamar counties.

Chance, who grew up in south Fayette county, said of the Morrow endorsement, "I

believe this is a tremendous step in uniting this district toward the common

goal of equal representation and good government for every citizen in every

county. I am excited about the future of this district. And I am excited

to be a part of the new generation of leadership in the great state of Georgia."

Chance has been involved in Georgia politics and public affairs for over

15 years. He began his career in 1988 as an aide to State Representative

Lynn Westmoreland. Chance served as state director to Mac Collins and Georgia

Executive Director for the Dole for President campaign in 1996. After the

Dole race, Chance founded a company specializing in public relations and

targeted grassroots and grass tops strategies.

He is a member of the First Baptist Church in Peachtree City and is married

to the former Cressida Stevens of Gloucestershire, England. The Chances have

one daughter, Ellia, and currently reside in Tyrone.