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Sean Jerguson
| Sean Jerguson | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| January 8, 2007 - December 2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Kennesaw State University | |
| Master's | Kennesaw State University | |
| Personal | ||
| Religion | Methodist (United) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Jerguson has served as Mayor of Holly Springs, and Mayor Pro-Tempore of the Holly Springs City Council.
He is a graduate of the Coverdell Leadership Institute and the Regional Leadership Institute.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jerguson served on the following committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee, Vice Chair
- Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation
- State Institutions and Property Committee, Secretary
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jerguson served on the following committees:
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee (Vice Chair)
- State Institutions and Property Committee (Secretary)
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Sean Jerguson endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2013
Jerguson ran in the special election for Georgia State Senate District 21. The seat was vacant following the resignation of Chip Rogers (R) on December 5, 2012. Jerguson lost to Brandon Beach (R) in the special election on January 8, 2013.[3][4]
2012
Jerguson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 21. Jerguson defeated Scot Turner in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012.[5] The general election took place on November 6, 2012. [6][7][8] Jerguson ran unopposed in the general election.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
100% | 20,198 | |
| Total Votes | 20,198 | |||
| Georgia House of Representatives District 21 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
57.9% | 5,549 |
| Scot Turner | 42.1% | 4,042 |
| Total Votes | 9,591 | |
2010
Jerguson ran for re-election to the 22nd District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary. Jerguson defeated Bill Brown (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 22 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
79.7% | 18,503 | |
| Democratic | Bill Brown | 20.3% | 4,710 | |
| Total Votes | 23,213 | |||
2008
In 2008 Jerguson was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 22. Jerguson (R) finished with 24,159 votes while his opponent Bill Brown (D) finished with 8,986 votes.[11] Jerguson raised $114,717 for his campaign fund.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 22 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
72.9% | 24,159 | |
| Democratic | Bill Brown | 27.1% | 8,986 | |
| Total Votes | 33,145 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Jerguson won election to District 22 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Kevin M. Bailey (D).[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 22 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sean Jerguson |
75.6% | 13,016 | |
| Democratic | Kevin M. Bailey | 24.4% | 4,208 | |
| Total Votes | 17,224 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Jerguson collected $77,449 in campaign contributions. [14] His five largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Association of Realtors | $2,500 |
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $2,400 |
| Georgia Alliance of Interior Design Professionals | $2,300 |
| Georgia Alliance of Interior Design Professionals | $2,300 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008, Jerguson collected $114,717 in campaign contributions.[15] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Eric Johnson for Senate | $4,850 |
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $4,600 |
| Committee to Elect Glenn Richardson | $4,300 |
| Georgia Medical Association | $3,000 |
| Friends of Donna Sheldon | $2,800 |
| Jay Roberts Campaign | $2,800 |
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External links
- Sean Jerguson's personal website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Sean Jerguson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Sean Jerguson on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Jerguson
- ↑ Team Gingrich, "Newt 2012 Press Release on Georgia Endorsements," August 26, 2011
- ↑ Cherokee Ledger News, "Special Senate and House elections set," December 6, 2012
- ↑ Cherokee Tribune, "Beach bests Jerguson in state Senate special election," January 9, 2013
- ↑ Associated Press "Results" Accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Unofficial Primary Election Results, retrieved July 31, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election July 31, 2012," accessed August 9, 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 Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Sean Jerguson
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 21 2012–2012 |
Succeeded by Scot Turner (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 22 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Calvin Hill (R) |
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