John Wiles
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| John Wiles | |
| Georgia State Senate District 37 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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John Wiles (b. August 21, 1957) is a Republican member of the Georgia State Senate. He has been a Senator since 2004 and currently serves the 37th district.
Education
Wiles earned his BA from George Washington University in 1980. He went on to receive his JD from Stetson University College of Law in 1983.
Professional experience
Wiles was Admitted to Practice for the United States District Courts, Northern District of Georgia/Eastern District of Tennessee, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the Georgia Court of Appeals. He has been a Coach for East Marietta National Little League. He has also worked as Assistant Solicitor for the Cobb County Solicitor's Office. In 1984 he worked for the State Court of Cobb County. He then worked for Mitchell Loggins Campbell and Elsberry from 1985 to 1987. From 1987 to 1988 he worked for Hansell and Post. He has been Managing Partner of Wiles and Wiles, Attorneys at Law, since 1988.
Political experience
Wiles served in the Georgia State House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002. He ran for re-election again in 2002 but was not elected. He then joined the Georgia State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 37th district.
Committee membership
- Administrative Affairs Committee, Georgia Senate
- Appropriations Committee, Georgia Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia Senate
- Insurance and Labor Committee, Georgia Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Georgia Senate
- Special Judiciary Committee, Georgia Senate
- State and Local Governmental Operations Committee, Georgia Senate
- Urban Affairs Committee, Georgia Senate
Personal life
Wiles and his wife, Janel Louise, have five children.
External links
- Biography from the Georgia State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Sen. Wiles's website
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