Don Balfour
| Don Balfour | ||
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| Georgia State Senate District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 3, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | New Brunswick, New Jersey | |
| Profession | Executive, Waffle House Incorporated | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Balfour joined the Georgia State Senate in 1993, and has served in that position since.
Balfour has been an Executive for Waffle House Incorporated since 1980.
Balfour earned his BS from Bob Jones University.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Balfour served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting, Chair | ||||
| • Health and Human Services, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Banking and Financial Institutions | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Balfour served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Insurance and Labor | ||||
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Balfour served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Assignments | ||||
| • Education and Youth | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Balfour ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 9. Balfour defeated Steve Ramey and Travis Bowden in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Scott Drake ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2] Balfour won re-election in the general election.[3]
| Georgia State Senate, District 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Don Balfour Incumbent |
61.8% | 46,464 | |
| Democratic | Scott Drake | 38.2% | 28,713 | |
| Total Votes | 75,177 | |||
| Georgia State Senate, District 9 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Don Balfour Incumbent |
62.8% | 14,083 |
| Steve Ramey | 19.6% | 4,404 |
| Travis Bowden | 17.6% | 3,951 |
| Total Votes | 22,438 | |
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Balfour ran for re-election to the 9th district seat in 2010. Balfour defeated Rashid Malik (D) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Georgia State Senate District 9 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Don Balfour Incumbent |
64.4% | 35,579 | |
| Democratic | Rashid Malik | 35.6% | 19,640 | |
| Total Votes | 55,219 | |||
He defeated Joe Anderson and Travis Bowden in the July 20th primary.[5]
| Georgia State Senate District 9 Republican Primary Election, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Don Balfour Incumbent |
64.5% | 11,155 |
| Joe Anderson | 23.9% | 4,125 |
| Travis Bowden | 11.7% | 2,015 |
| Total Votes | 17,295 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Balfour won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 9th Senate district. Balfour ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 59,047 votes. [6] Balfour raised $421,085 for his campaign in 2008.[7]
| Georgia State Senate District 9 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Don Balfour Incumbent |
100% | 59,047 | |
| Total Votes | 59,047 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Balfour won re-election to District 9 of the Georgia State Senate unopposed.[8]
| Georgia State Senate District 9 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Don Balfour Incumbent |
100% | 35,852 | |
| Total Votes | 35,852 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Balfour received $343,411 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[9]
| Georgia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Don Balfour's campaign in 2010 | |
| United Health Services | $5,050 |
| Waffle House | $4,800 |
| Wellcare Of Georgia | $4,800 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $4,700 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Georgia | $4,600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $343,411 |
2008
In 2008, Balfour collected $421,085 in campaign contributions.[10] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation | $5,600 |
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $5,000 |
| SMS Tax Incentives Incorporated | $4,600 |
| RJ Griffin and Co. Petty Cash Account - Atlanta | $4,600 |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $4,600 |
2006
In 2006 Balfour collected $378,640 in campaign contributions. [11] His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $5,000 |
| SMS Tax Incentives Inc | $5,000 |
| Yancey Brothers | $4,500 |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $4,500 |
| Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough | $4,250 |
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Personal
Balfour and his wife, Ginny, have one child.
External links
- Biography from the Georgia State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
References
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division "2012 Election Results" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official Results of the Tuesday, July 20, 2010 General Primary Election"
- ↑ Georgia Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 9 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 20, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Don Balfour
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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