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Johnny Grant
| Johnny Grant | ||
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| Georgia State Senate District 25 | ||
| Former officeholder | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - January 14,2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Master's | Georgia College and State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Milledgeville, Georgia | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Religion | Episcopal | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Grant was a candidate for the Georgia State Senate in 2000 but was not elected. He joined the Senate in 2005 and has served in that position since.
Grant works at a Family Retail Jewelry Store.
Grant is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology. He went on to receive his MPA from Georgia College and State University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Grant served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Higher Education Committee, Georgia State Senate, Vice Chair
- Public Safety Committee, Georgia State Senate, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Grant served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Government Oversight Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Health and Human Services Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Public Safety Committee, Georgia State Senate
- State and Local Governmental Operations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- State Institutions and Property Committee, Georgia State Senate
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Johnny Grant endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Grant ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 25. Grant lost to Burt Jones in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Darrell Black ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Georgia State Senate, District 25 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Burt Jones |
52.7% | 12,487 |
| Johnny Grant Incumbent | 47.3% | 11,216 |
| Total Votes | 23,703 | |
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Grant won re-election to the 25th district seat in 2010. He defeated Democratic opponent Floyd Griffin in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Georgia State Senate District 25 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Johnny Grant Incumbent |
62.3% | 29,532 | |
| Democratic | Floyd Griffin | 37.7% | 17,861 | |
| Total Votes | 47,393 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Grant won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 25th Senate district. Grant ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 48,679 votes.[5] Grant raised $77,501 for his campaign.[6]
| Georgia State Senate District 25 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Johnny Grant Incumbent |
100% | 48,679 | |
| Total Votes | 48,679 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Grant won re-election to District 25 of the Georgia State Senate against Bruce E. Gilbert (D).[7]
| Georgia State Senate District 25 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Johnny Grant Incumbent |
57% | 22,259 | |
| Democratic | Bruce Gilbert | 43% | 16,803 | |
| Total Votes | 39,062 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Grant received $115,619 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[8]
| Georgia State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Johnny Grant's campaign in 2010 | |
| Friends For Chip Rogers | $4,000 |
| Senator Jack Hill Campaign | $3,000 |
| United Health Services | $3,000 |
| Georgia Dental Association | $2,850 |
| Friends Of Bill Heath | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $115,619 |
2008
In 2008, Grant collected $77,501 in campaign contributions.[9] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cornell Companies | $2,500 |
| Georgians for Positive Growth | $2,300 |
| MMV Consulting LLC | $2,300 |
| Corrections Corporation of America | $2,000 |
| Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals | $2,000 |
2006
In 2006, Grant collected $236,285 in campaign contributions. [10] His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Republican Senatorial Trust | $4,000 |
| Eric Johnson for Senate | $4,000 |
| Brian Kemp for State Senate | $4,000 |
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $3,000 |
| Georgia Chiropractic Association | $3,000 |
Recent news
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Johnny Grant News Feed
- Senators reach deal on foreign worker restrictions - The Albany Herald
- The Senate takes up immigration - PolitiFact
- Marietta-based Georgia Tea Party a victim of IRS runaround - Marietta Daily Journal
- Dalai Lama to address Tulane's commencement; 2971 students will receive ... - NOLA.com
- House Republicans swiftly announce hearing on IRS targeting conservative ... - Fox News
- Georgia News Roundup - Marietta Daily Journal
- Tom Coburn Withdraws Gun Amendment On Water Bill (UPDATE) - Huffington Post
- Bad Medicine flyer from US Rep. Phil Gingrey - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
- Political Notebook: Bibb officials go greener with hybrid vehicles - Macon Telegraph (blog)
- Piedmont/Montclarion youth sports results for May 10 - San Jose Mercury News
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Personal
Grant and his wife, Carol, have three 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
- Johnny Grant on Facebook
References
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 25 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 Johnny Grant
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2006 Campaign contributions
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