Ralph Hudgens
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| Ralph Hudgens | |
| Georgia State Senate District 47 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Website | Senate website |
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Ralph Hudgens (b. November 21, 1942) is a Republican member of the Georgia State Senate. He has been a Senator since 2002 and currently serves the 47th district.
Education
Hudgens earned his BS in Agriculture from the University of Florida in 1968.
Professional experience
Hudgens worked for the Agricultural Chemical Division of the Shell Chemical Company from 1968 to 1986. He also was Founder/President of Quality Propane Incorporated from 1983 to 1987. He has been President of Hudgens Enterprises, Incorporated since 1987. He is also currently President of Diamond Outdoor Incorporated.
Political experience
Hudgens was State Executive Director for the United States Department of Agriculture from 1989 to 1992. He served in the Georgia State House of Representatives from 1996 to 2002. He then joined the Georgia State Senate in 2002. He has served in that position since, representing the 47th district.
Committee membership
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, Georgia Senate
- Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, Georgia Senate
- Insurance and Labor Committee, Georgia Senate
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, Georgia Senate
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, Georgia Senate
Personal life
Hudgens and his wife, Suzanne, have four 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. Hudgens's website
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