David Casas
| David Casas | ||
 | ||
| Georgia House of Representatives District 107 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 13, 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Georgia State University, 1996 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Las Palmas, Spain | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Church of God | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Casas is Curriculum Director and Instructor Berea Bible College, and a High School Government/Economics teacher in Cobb County Schools.
He is a member of the Lilburn Business Association, Mount Paran Church of God, PAGE, and the Southern Regional Education Board Advisory Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Casas served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Higher Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Casas served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Casas served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Tourism, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Science and Technology | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
David Casas endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2] He had originally endorsed Newt Gingrich.[3]
Elections
2012
Casas ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 107. Casas ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [4] Casas ran unopposed in the general election.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 107, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Casas Incumbent |
100% | 14,882 | |
| Total Votes | 14,882 | |||
2010
Cassas ran for re-election to the District 103 seat in 2010. Cassas defeated Allan Burns (D) in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 103 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Casas (R)
|
9,109 | 60.8% | ||
| Allan Burns (D) | 5,812 | 39.2% | ||
He defeated Steve Ramey in the July 20 primary by a margin of 2,600-1,861.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 103 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Casas
|
2,600 | 58.3% | ||
| Steve Ramey | 1,861 | 41.7% | ||
2008
In 2008 Casas was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 103. Casas (R) finished with 11,350 votes while his opponent Allan Burns (D) finished with 9,528 votes.[8] Casas raised $88,342 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 103 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Casas (R)
|
11,350 | |||
| Allan Burns (D) | 9,528 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Casas collected $104,618 in campaign contributions.[10] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Casas's campaign in 2010 | |
| Ralston For Representative | $4,400 |
| American Federation For Children | $3,400 |
| HD Supply | $2,500 |
| Friends Of Wendell Willard | $2,400 |
| Mark Hamilton For State House 23 | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $104,618 |
2008
In 2008, Casas collected $88,342 in campaign contributions.[11] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Anatek Inc. | $4,400 |
| Friends of Mark Burkhalter | $3,300 |
| J.J. Shah | $2,300 |
| Friends of David Graves | $2,300 |
| James Mills for Representative | $2,300 |
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External links
- David Casas' personal website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. David Casas
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- David Casas on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Casas
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Georgia State Rep. David Casas," February 7, 2012
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 13, 2011
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State, "July 20, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to David Casas
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