David Knight
| David Knight | ||
 | ||
| Georgia House of Representatives District 130 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Georgia | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Warner Robins | |
| Profession | Certified Public Accountant | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Knight works as a certified public accountant.
He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Red Cross, First Baptist Church of Griffin, Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, Griffin Rotary, and Towaliga Chapter of Quail Unlimited.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knight served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Small Business Development, Chair | ||||
| • Banks and Banking | ||||
| • Game, Fish, and Parks | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knight served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ways and Means, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Banks and Banking | ||||
| • Game, Fish, and Parks | ||||
| • Higher Education | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Knight served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Higher Education, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Banks and Banking | ||||
| • Game, Fish, and Parks | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
David Knight endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
Knight ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 130. Knight ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. He was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 130, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Knight Incumbent |
100% | 13,620 | |
| Total Votes | 13,620 | |||
2010
Knight ran for re-election to the 126th District seat in 2010. No one ran against Knight in the general election on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 126 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Knight (R)
|
8,579 | 100.0% | ||
He defeated Bill Mauldin in the July 20 primary by a margin of 2,938-853.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 126 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Knight
|
2,938 | 77.5% | ||
| Bill Mauldin | 853 | 22.5% | ||
2008
In 2008 David Knight was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 126. Knight (R) finished with 9,632 votes while his opponent Bill Mauldin (D) finished with 7,649 votes.[7] Knight raised $67,725 for his campaign fund.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 126 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Knight (R)
|
9,632 | |||
| Bill Mauldin (D) | 7,649 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Knight collected $108,225 in campaign contributions.[9] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Knight's campaign in 2010 | |
| Ranews Truck & Equipment Co LLC | $4,800 |
| Izard Jr, John | $3,750 |
| Philip Morris | $3,650 |
| Caterpillar | $3,000 |
| Cain, Ronnie | $3,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $108,225 |
2008
In 2008, Knight collected $67,725 in campaign contributions.[10] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Bankers Association | $2,500 |
| Scott Renfroe | $2,300 |
| Middle Georgia Water Systems Inc. | $2,300 |
| Ranews Truck & Equipment Co. LLC | $2,300 |
| Georgia Republican Party | $2,300 |
Recent news
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David Knight News Feed
- American Rivers lists Flint River among country's most endangered - SaportaReport (blog)
- States Look Beyond Medicaid With Latest FCA Expansions - Law360 (subscription)
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. David Knight
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- David Knight on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Knight
- ↑ 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 Knight
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Debbie Buckner (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 130 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 126 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Gloria Frazier (D) |
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