Edward Lindsey
| Edward Lindsey | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 54 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Whip, Georgia State House of Representatives | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| 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 | Davidson College, 1981 | |
| J.D. | Georgia Law School, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 5, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Buckhead, GA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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He announced that he will be running for election to the U.S. House, representing the 11th congressional district of Georgia.[1]
Lindsey is an attorney. He was Chairman of the Fulton County Campaign for Sonny Perdue in 2002, candidate for Georgia State Senate District 40 in 2000, and on the Governor's Judicial Nomination Commission.
He is a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Buckhead Business Association's Leadership Program, Boy Scouts of America, Broookhaven Neighborhood Civic Association, Northside Youth Organization, Sarah Smith Parent Teacher Association, and the Young Men's Christian Association.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lindsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Industry and Labor | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lindsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Industrial Relations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lindsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Industrial Relations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Edward Lindsey endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2014
Lindsey is running for election to the U.S. House, representing the 11th congressional district of Georgia.[1] Lindsey is seeking the Republican nomination in the primary. The general election takes place on November 4, 2014.[1]
2012
Lindsey ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 54. Lindsey ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Lynn Brown McKinney ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [4] Lindsey defeated Lynn Brown McKinney in the general election.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 54, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Edward Lindsey Incumbent |
63.3% | 15,254 | |
| Democratic | Lynn B. McKinney | 36.7% | 8,860 | |
| Total Votes | 24,114 | |||
2010
Lindsey ran for re-election to the 54th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 54 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Edward Lindsey (R)
|
14,552 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Lindsey was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 54. Lindsey (R) ran unopposed and finished with 18,957 votes.[7] Lindsey raised $28,225 for his campaign fund.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 54 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Edward Lindsey (R)
|
18,957 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
In 2012, Lindsey collected $137,497 in campaign contributions.[9] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Edward Lindsey's campaign in 2012 | |
| Select Management Resources | $$5,000 |
| Rhea Investment Group LLC | $$3,000 |
| Workplace Injury Network | $$2,500 |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $$2,500 |
| Mag Mutual Insurance | $$2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2012 | $$137,497 |
2010
In 2010, Lindsey collected $135,432 in campaign contributions.[10] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Edward Lindsey's campaign in 2010 | |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $3,400 |
| Georgia Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Mag Mutual Insurance | $2,750 |
| Georgia Association Of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $2,400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $135,432 |
2008
In 2008, Lindsey collected $28,225 in campaign contributions.[11] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| All Children Matter | $1,500 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $1,500 |
| Colonial Pipeline Co. | $1,000 |
| Wade McGuffey | $1,000 |
| Michael Sullivan | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Edward Lindsey News Feed
- GOP Legislators Use Power to Control Local Affairs - ABC News
- ADVISORY CNN Wire Outlook - CNN International
- Deal signs order on Common Core school standards - Marietta Daily Journal
- Lindsey adds name to 11th Congressional race - Daily Tribune News
- Isakson talk had Cobb hopefuls ... Eyeing Capitol Hill - Marietta Daily Journal
- Report from the golden dome - Lexology (registration)
- Background Checks Bill Would Get A 'Couple More Votes' Now: Harry Reid - Huffington Post
- Moore to run for District 54 House seat - NeighborNewspapers.com
- The Coming GOP Civil War Over Climate Change - National Journal
- Around Town: Diploma difficulties have Lee, county waiting on Willie - Marietta Daily Journal
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Edward Lindsey
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Edward Lindsey on Facebook
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Atlanta Journal Constitution "Your daily jolt: Lindseyy Loudermilk makes it a trio in GOP's 11th District race" Accessed April 25, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lindsey
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Georgia Elected Officials and Leaders," January 20, 2012
- ↑ 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 House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia House 2012 contributions
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Edward Lindsey
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