Alan Powell
| Alan Powell | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Georgia Southwestern College | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Hartwell, GA | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Powell is a self-employed businessman, and serves as Chair of the Hart County Board of Commissioners.[1]
Switches party affiliation
Following his unopposed victory in the November 2, 2010 general election, Powell resigned from the Democratic caucus on November 5, subsequently switching his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. He stated, “My duty is to represent the citizens of my district the best I can. I think my voice can be better heard on the other side.”[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Governmental Affairs | ||||
| • Motor Vehicles | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Small Business Development | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Motor Vehicles, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Governmental Affairs | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Governmental Affairs | ||||
| • Motor Vehicles | ||||
| • Regulated Industries | ||||
Elections
2012
Powell ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 32. Powell ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Mary Beth Focer ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [3] Powell defeated Mary Beth Focer in the general election.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 32, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Alan Powell Incumbent |
79.6% | 15,230 | |
| Democratic | Mary Beth Focer | 20.4% | 3,908 | |
| Total Votes | 19,138 | |||
2010
Powell ran for re-election to the 29th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 29 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Alan Powell Incumbent |
100% | 8,927 | |
| Total Votes | 8,927 | |||
Although he was re-elected as a Democrat, Powell switched to the Republican Party following the election.
2008
In 2008 Powell was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 29. Powell (D) ran unopposed and finished with 15,362 votes.[6] Powell raised $98,958 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 29 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Alan Powell Incumbent |
100% | 15,362 | |
| Total Votes | 15,362 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Powell won re-election to District 29 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Mike Griffin (R).[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 29 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Alan Powell Incumbent |
66.4% | 8,009 | |
| Republican | Mike Griffin | 33.6% | 4,058 | |
| Total Votes | 12,067 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Powell collected $59,679 in campaign contributions.[9] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Alan Powell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $2,500 |
| Georgia Association Of Realtors | $2,400 |
| Home Builders Association Of Georgia | $2,000 |
| Georgia Alliance Of Community Hospitals | $2,000 |
| Georgia Motor Trucking Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $59,679 |
2008
In 2008, Powell collected $98,958 in campaign contributions.[10] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $4,300 |
| Georgia Association of Relators | $4,000 |
| Georgia Optometric Association | $4,000 |
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $4,000 |
| North East Georgia Bank | $2,787 |
Recent news
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Alan Powell News Feed
- The one place in the world where the U.S. Congress is loved: Europe - Daily Caller
- Obama runs immigration bill from White House, according to new report - Daily Caller
- Rough week for Bloomberg - Daily Caller
- Irish Anti-Choicers Furious That Women May Live - Raw Story
- Congressional investigators vow to expand IRS investigation - Daily Caller
- Polar bear population reaches its limits - Daily Caller
- Little kid wants to meet Iron Man, gets Robert Downey Jr. instead [PHOTO - Daily Caller]
- Mark Levin lays into Paul Ryan over his immigration stance - Daily Caller
- Sexual Harassment Is A Grassroots Political Movement - Raw Story
- Just Change The Damn Football Team's Name Already - Raw Story
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Alan Powell
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Alan Powell on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Harden
- ↑ The Hartwell Sun, "Powell jumps to GOP," November 22, 2010
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division "2012 Election Results" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Alan Powell
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