David Shafer
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| David Shafer | |
| Georgia State Senate District 48 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Small Business Owner |
| Website | Senate website |
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David Shafer is a Republican member of the Georgia State Senate. He has been a Senator since 2001 and currently serves the 48th district.
Education
Shafer attended the University of Georgia.
Professional experience
Shafer is currently a small business owner. He is also President of a Corporate Public Relations Firm.
Political experience
Shafer was Executive Director of the Georgia Republican Party in the 1990s. He was the Nominated Republican Candidate for Georgia Secretary of State in 1996. He then joined the Georgia State Senate in 2002 and has served in that position since. From 2003 to 2004 he was Assistant Administration Floor Leader for Governor Sonny Perdue. He represents the 48th district. He is also currently Chair of the Gwinnett State Senate Delegation.
Committee membership
- Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, Georgia Senate
- Finance Committee, Georgia Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia Senate
- Insurance and Labor Committee, Georgia Senate
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, Georgia Senate
- Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, Georgia Senate
- Rules Committee, Georgia Senate
- Science and Technology Committee, Georgia Senate
Personal life
Shafer and his wife, Lee, have one child.
External links
- Biography from the Georgia State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Sen. Shafer's website
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