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George Hooks
| George Hooks | ||
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| Georgia State Senate District 14 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Georgia House of Representatives | ||
| 1980 - 1990 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Auburn University (1970) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 9, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Americus, Georgia | |
| Profession | President, The Hooks Agency Inc. | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hooks served in the Georgia State House of Representatives from 1980 to 1990. During this time he was also Assistant Administration Floor Leader for Former Governor Joe Frank Harris.
Hooks has worked in Insurance and Real Estate. He has been a Deacon/Sunday School Teacher for the First Baptist Church of America. From 1973 to 1977 he was Regional Vice President for the Alliance of American Insurers. He has worked as President of The Hooks Agency, Incorporated since 1977.
Hooks earned his BA from Auburn University in 1970. He went on to receive his LLD from Mercer University in 2000.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hooks served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Ethics Committee, Georgia State Senate, Vice Chair
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Rules Committee, Georgia State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hooks served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Ethics Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Rules Committee, Georgia State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Hooks will not seek re-election in 2012.[1]
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Hooks won re-election to the 14th district seat in 2010. Hooks was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 election.[2]
| Georgia State Senate, District 14 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 George Hooks (D)
|
30,587 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hooks won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 14th Senate district. Hooks ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 46,500 votes.[3] Hooks raised $28,275 for his campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hooks received $37,313 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[5]
| Georgia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to George Hooks's campaign in 2010 | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Georgia | $2,000 |
| Independent Insurance Agents Of Georgia | $2,000 |
| Eli Lilly & Co | $1,500 |
| Mag Mutual Insurance | $1,000 |
| Millercoors | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $37,313 |
2008
In 2008, Hooks collected $28,275 in campaign contributions.[6] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia | $2,000 |
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $2,000 |
| Check into Cash | $1,000 |
| Bank of America | $1,000 |
| Millercoors | $1,000 |
2006
In 2006 Hooks collected $47,113 in campaign contributions. [7] His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Philip Morris | $2,000 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia | $1,500 |
| Weyerhaeuser Co | $1,000 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $1,000 |
| Georgia Nursing Home Association | $1,000 |
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Personal
Hooks is widowed and has two children.
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 July 7, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 14 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to George Hooks
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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Succeeded by Barry Loudermilk (R) |
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