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Doug Stoner
| Doug Stoner | ||
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| Georgia State Senate District 6 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Georgia House of Representatives | ||
| 2002 - 2004 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | South Cobb, Georgia | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Stoner was a candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, District 29, in 2000. He served in the Georgia State House of Representatives from 2002 to 2004.
Stoner is currently a business owner of Dairy Queen.
Stoner graduated from Kennesaw State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stoner served on the following committees:
- Economic Development Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Georgia State Senate
- State and Local Governmental Operations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Urban Affairs Committee, Georgia State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stoner served on the following committees:
- Ethics Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Retirement Committee, Georgia State Senate
- State Institutions and Property Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Urban Affairs Committee, Georgia State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Stoner ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 6. Stoner ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. Josh Belinfante, Drew Ellenburg and Hunter Hill ran in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2] Stoner was defeated in the general election.[3]
| Georgia State Senate, District 6, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Hunter Hill |
52.8% | 37,628 | |
| Democratic | Doug Stoner Incumbent | 47.2% | 33,607 | |
| Total Votes | 71,235 | |||
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Stoner won re-election to the 6th district seat in 2010. He defeated a Republican opponent, Frances Pollard, in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Georgia State Senate District 6 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Doug Stoner Incumbent |
56.6% | 22,452 | |
| Republican | Frances Pollard | 43.4% | 17,240 | |
| Total Votes | 39,692 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Stoner won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 6th Senate district. Stoner received 37,473 votes, defeating Hunter Hill (R), who received 24,381 votes.[5] Stoner raised $152,317 for his 2008 campaign; Hill raised $165,439.[6]
| Georgia State Senate District 6 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Doug Stoner Incumbent |
60.6% | 37,473 | |
| Republican | Hunter Hill | 39.4% | 24,381 | |
| Total Votes | 61,854 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Stoner won election to District 6 of the Georgia State Senate against Dan Hoppe.[7]
| Georgia State Senate District 6 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Doug Stoner |
60.9% | 19,140 | |
| Republican | Dan Hoppe | 39.1% | 12,267 | |
| Total Votes | 31,407 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Stoner received $89,058 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Georgia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Doug Stoner's campaign in 2010 | |
| Stoner, William | $6,000 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $2,900 |
| International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers | $2,400 |
| Exeloo East | $2,400 |
| Cobb County Association Of Educators | $2,200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $89,058 |
2008
In 2008, Stoner collected $152,317 in campaign contributions.[9] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $4,300 |
| Cousins Properties | $4,300 |
| Georgia Association of Educators | $3,300 |
| CW Matthews Contracting of Georgia | $3,300 |
| Georgia Highway Contractors Association | $3,000 |
| Earl E. Smith | $3,000 |
2006
In 2006 Stoner collected $47,023 in campaign contributions. [10] His six largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| William Stoner | $5,000 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $4,000 |
| Builders Insurance Group | $2,000 |
| Georgia Association of Educators | $2,000 |
| Bird & Mabrey | $2,000 |
| Service Employees Local 1985 | $2,000 |
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Personal
Stoner and his wife, Della, have two children.
External links
- Sen. Johnson's website
- Biography from the Georgia State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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 Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 6 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 Doug Stoner
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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