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Bob Hanner
| Bob Hanner | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 148 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| September 18, 1975 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Coast Guard, Vietnam | |
| Years of service | 1967-1968 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 19, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Sumter County, GA | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hanner served in the United States Coast Guard, Vietnam from 1967-1968, and has been a business/estate planner, farmer, and in insurance.
He is a member of the Dawson Lion's Club, Mason with P.T. Schley Lodge #229 of the Terrell County Chamber of Commerce, past Director of the United States Jaycees, and Co-Chair of the Joint Blue Ribbon Study Commission.[1]
Switches party affiliation
Following his unopposed victory in the November 2, 2010 general election, Hanner switched his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. He stated, “I’ve talked with several folks in my district, and I think they understand that with the changes in Atlanta, I have an opportunity to be a more effective representative by working with the majority Republican party. I look forward to the opportunity to do positive things for our region.”[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hanner served on the following committees:
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee, Secretary
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Secretary
- Rules Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hanner served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
- Rules Committee
- Subcommittee on Economic Development
Elections
2010
Hanner ran for re-election to the 148th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary and no one ran against him in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 148 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Bob Hanner (D)
|
7,558 | 100.0% | ||
Although re-elected as a Democrat, Hanner switched his party affiliation to Republican after the election.
2008
In 2008 Hanner was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 148. Hanner (D) ran unopposed and finished with 10,838 votes.[4] Hanner raised $33,138 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 148 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Hanner (D)
|
10,838 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hanner collected $24,461 in campaign contributions.[6] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bob Hanner's campaign in 2010 | |
| Georgia Dental Association | $1,250 |
| Mag Mutual Insurance | $1,000 |
| Georgia Alliance Of Community Hospitals | $1,000 |
| Home Builders Association Of Georgia | $1,000 |
| Georgia Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $24,461 |
2008
In 2008, Hanner collected $33,138 in campaign contributions.[7] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $2,000 |
| Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia | $1,162 |
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $1,000 |
| Corrections Corporation of America | $1,000 |
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Bob Hanner
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Bob Hanner on Facebook
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| Preceded by - |
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Succeeded by Buddy Harden (R) |
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