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Lee Anderson
| Lee Anderson | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 117 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2009 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Columbia County Farm Bureau | ||
| Columbia Board of Education | ||
| Columbia County Commission | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Harlem High School | |
| Bachelor's | Brewton Parker College | |
| Associate's | Baldwin Agricultural College | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lee Anderson is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 117 from 2009 to 2013. He also serves on the Columbia Board of Education Committee, and on the Columbia County commission. Anderson was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House representing the 12th Congressional District of Georgia. He lost to incumbent John Barrow in the general election in November 2012.[1]
Biography
Anderson is a farmer, and a Deacon at Powell Baptist Church.
He is President of the Columbia County Farm Bureau and a member of Powell Baptist Church.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee, Secretary
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- Retirement Committee
- Transportation Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Anderson served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- Subcommittee on Resolutions
- Transportation Committee
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Lee Anderson endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2012
Anderson ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 12th District.[4] The signature filing deadline was May 25, 2012, with the primary on July 31, 2012. He won the primary and defeated Rick W. Allen in the primary runoff.[5] Anderson was declared the winner in a recount.[6][7][8] Anderson was defeated by incumbent John Barrow (D) in the November 6, 2012 general election.
| U.S. House, Georgia, District 12 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  John Barrow Incumbent |
53.7% | 139,148 | |
| Republican | Lee Anderson | 46.3% | 119,973 | |
| Total Votes | 259,121 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
Anderson ran for re-election to the 117th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary and no one ran against him in the general election on November 2, 2010.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 117 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Lee Anderson (R)
|
14,736 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Anderson was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 117. Anderson (R) ran unopposed and finished with 21,305 votes.[10] Anderson raised $131,445 for his campaign fund.[11]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 117 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lee Anderson (R)
|
21,305 | |||
Campaign donors
Campaign donors
2012
Anderson lost election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Anderson's campaign committee raised a total of $1,173,443 and spent $1,173,443.[12]
| U.S. House, Georgia, District 12, 2012 - Lee Anderson Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,173,443 |
| Total Spent | $1,173,443 |
| Total Raised by Election Winner | $2,876,918 |
| Total Spent by Election Winner | $2,880,363 |
| Top contributors to Lee Anderson's campaign committee | |
| Deere & Co | $15,000 |
| Wayneworks LLC | $10,500 |
| Hardy Utility Co | $10,000 |
| University Anesthesiology | $10,000 |
| Garnto & Hearig Brothers Construction | $8,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Leadership PACs | $131,999 |
| Candidate Committees | $59,250 |
| Crop Production & Basic Processing | $58,945 |
| General Contractors | $39,350 |
| Health Professionals | $35,300 |
2010
In 2010, Anderson collected $33,488 in campaign contributions.[13] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lee Anderson's campaign in 2010 | |
| RT Bailey Construction Inc | $2,400 |
| John Deere & Co | $2,000 |
| Sitemaster Inc | $1,500 |
| Philip Morris | $1,250 |
| Kraft Foods | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $33,488 |
2008
In 2008, Anderson collected $131,445 in campaign contributions.[14] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| David Bennett | $2,300 |
| Garnto & Gearig Brothers Construction LLC | $2,300 |
| Robert F. Mullins | $2,300 |
| Susan J. Bennett | $2,300 |
| Joseph M. Still Burn Centers Inc. | $2,300 |
| Kimberly H. Mullins | $2,300 |
Recent news
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Lee Anderson News Feed
- Everett Dutschke Investigated In Ricin Case - Huffington Post
- Round Rock area school briefs for week of April 27 - Austin American-Statesman
- Around Town: Diploma difficulties have Lee, county waiting on Willie - Marietta Daily Journal
- BC election: What's happening today - Vancouver Sun
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Personal
Anderson and his wife Donna are the proud parents of two children, Ben and Katie. [15]
External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Lee Anderson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 1996
- Lee Anderson on Facebook
- Campaign Website
- Twitter Account
References
- ↑ Politico "2012 House Race Results"
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Anderson
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 13, 2011
- ↑ ajc.com "Maria Sheffield considers a move to south Georgia for 12th District contest" Accessed December 4, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State "2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ AP Results "Georgia U.S. House Runoff Results" Accessed August 21, 2012
- ↑ Atlanta Journal Constitution "Recount likely in 12th Congressional District" Accessed August 21, 2012
- ↑ The Augusta Chronicle, "Vote recount certifies Lee Anderson as winner of GOP runoff for U.S. District 12 seat," September 5, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ OpenSecrets "2012 Election" Accessed March 21, 2013
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Lee Anderson
- ↑ Lee Anderson for Congress "About Lee Anderson" Accessed January 2, 2012
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Succeeded by Regina Quick (R) |
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