Joe Wilkinson
| Joe Wilkinson | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 52 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Georgia | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 3, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | Atlanta, GA | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Wilkinson is a retired businessman. He worked as Spokesman/Director of Public Relations/Executive Assistant/International Media Director of External Technical Affairs for Coca-Cola International. He was also a Captain in the United States Naval Reserve, Desert Storm.
Wilkinson is a member of the Arts Festival of Atlanta, Atlanta Community Food Bank Board, Atlanta Council for International Cooperation, Atlanta International Family Services, Christ Episcopal Church Frederica on Saint Simons Island, Georgia Council for International Visitors, Naval Reserve Association, Sandy Springs Conservancy, Sister Cities International, Tommy Nobis Center, and the USO of Georgia.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilkinson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilkinson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • MARTOC | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wilkinson served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Chair | ||||
| • Economic Development and Tourism | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Natural Resources and Environment | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Joe Wilkinson endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
Wilkinson ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 52. Wilkinson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [3] Wilkinson ran unopposed in the general election.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 52, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joe Wilkinson Incumbent |
100% | 19,151 | |
| Total Votes | 19,151 | |||
2010
Wilkinson ran for re-election to the 52nd 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.[5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 52 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Wilkinson (R)
|
11,895 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Wilkinson was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 52. Wilkinson (R) ran unopposed and finished with 17,071 votes.[6] Wilkinson raised $32,975 for his campaign fund.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 52 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Wilkinson (R)
|
17,071 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Wilkinson collected $32,785 in campaign contributions.[8] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Joe Wilkinson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Mag Mutual Insurance | $1,500 |
| UPS | $1,500 |
| Georgia Dental Association | $1,250 |
| Georgia Medical Association | $1,250 |
| Allstate Insurance | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $32,785 |
2008
In 2008, Wilkinson collected $32,975 in campaign contributions.[9] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Davita Incorporated | $2,000 |
| UPS | $2,000 |
| MAG Mutual Insurance | $1,500 |
| General Electric | $1,500 |
| Georgia Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians | $1,500 |
Recent news
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Joe Wilkinson News Feed
- A bridge for the brothers Brooks - Macon Telegraph (blog)
- GUN, IMMIGRATION DEALS IMMINENT -- OBAMA BUDGET, 11:15 a.m. ... - Politico (blog)
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External links
- Joe Wilkinson's personal website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Joe Wilkinson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Joe Wilkinson on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wilkinson
- ↑ Team Gingrich, "Newt 2012 Press Release on Georgia Endorsements," August 26, 2011
- ↑ 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 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Joe Wilkinson
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