Amy Carter
| Amy Carter | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 175 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 8, 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Valdosta State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Valdosta, GA | |
| Profession | Deacon, First Christian Church | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Carter is a Diversified Cooperative Training Coordinator at Lowndes High School, and a Deacon at First Christian Church. She has previously been a Business & Office Technology instructor at Valdosta Technical College.
She is a member of the American Red Cross, Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Georgia Association for Career and Technical * Education Committee, Georgia Association of Educators, Habitat for Humanity, Lowndes Education Improvement Foundation Trustee, Professional Association of Georgia Educators, Trade and Industrial Educators of Georgia, United Way, Valdosta Junior Service League, Valdosta-North Rotary Club, and Valdosta Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees.[1]
Party switch
Following her re-election as a Democrat in the 2010 general election, Carter switched to the Republican Party. She explained, “Many changes were brought about by our last election, and I feel that I can best represent my district as a member of the Republican Party. My record shows that I have always maintained an independent mindset, and I will continue to reach across party lines for solutions that will benefit my constituents.”[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Carter served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Governmental Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture and Consumer Affairs | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Small Business Development | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Carter served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Carter served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Children and Youth | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
Elections
2012
Carter ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 175. Carter ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. JC Cunningham ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [3] Carter defeated JC Cunningham in the general election.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 175, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Amy Carter Incumbent |
70.5% | 15,782 | |
| Democratic | J.C. Cunningham | 29.5% | 6,601 | |
| Total Votes | 22,383 | |||
2010
Carter ran for re-election to the 175th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary or in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 175 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Amy Carter (D)
|
8,719 | 100.0% | ||
Although she was re-elected as a Democrat, following the election Carter switched his party affiliation to Republican.
2008
In 2008 Carter was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 175. Carter (D) ran unopposed and finished with 15,949 votes.[6] Carter raised $8,550 for her campaign fund.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 175 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Amy Carter (D)
|
15,949 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Carter collected $43,552 in campaign contributions.[8] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Amy Carter's campaign in 2010 | |
| Georgia Health Care Association | $1,250 |
| Smith, William & Freda | $1,200 |
| Smith, Adonna | $1,000 |
| Carter, Larry & Paula | $1,000 |
| Georgia Dental Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $43,552 |
2008
In 2008, Carter collected $8,550 in campaign contributions.[9] The four largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pfizer | $1,700 |
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $1,000 |
| Wayne Alexander | $1,000 |
| NCH Amusements LLC | $750 |
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External links
- Amy Carter's personal website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Amy Carter
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Carter
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Two House Democrats finally decide to switch 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 House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Amy Carter
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