Willie Talton
| Willie Talton | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 147 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 12, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Fort Valley State University | |
| Associate's | Middle Georgia College, 1974 | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Interim Chief of Police, Centerville Police Department | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Talton is the Interim Chief of Police of the Centerville Police Department, and previously served as Chief Deputy Sheriff in the City of Warner Robbins.
He is a member of the Board of Private Detectives, CB and T Bank, Flint Electric Corporation Board of Directors, Robin's Museum of Aviation Board, Rotary Club, Security Guards for the State of Georgia, and the Young Men's Christian Association Board.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Talton served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Special Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Banks and Banking | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Juvenile Justice | ||||
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Talton served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Special Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Banks and Banking, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Talton served on the following committees:
| Georgia Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Banks and Banking | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
Talton ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 147. Talton ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. He was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 147, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Willie Talton Incumbent |
100% | 15,355 | |
| Total Votes | 15,355 | |||
2010
Talton ran for re-election to the 145th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary. Talton defeated Fenika Miller (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 145 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Willie Talton (R)
|
5,560 | 57.5% | ||
| Fenika Miller (D) | 4,105 | 42.5% | ||
2008
In 2008 Talton was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 145. Talton (R) ran unopposed and finished with 11,379 votes.[5] Talton raised $13,921 for his campaign fund.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 145 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Willie Talton (R)
|
11,739 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Talton collected $39,400 in campaign contributions.[7] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Willie Talton's campaign in 2010 | |
| Ralston For Representative | $2,000 |
| Oneal, Larry | $2,000 |
| Georgia Association Of Realtors | $1,500 |
| Cmte To Elect Ben Harbin | $1,500 |
| Outdoor Advertising Association Of Georgia | $1,400 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $39,400 |
2008
In 2008, Talton collected $13,921 in campaign contributions.[8] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
| UPS | $1,500 |
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $1,000 |
| Mo Thrash - Govt. Affairs | $1,000 |
| Boeing Company | $1,000 |
| Georgia Medical Association | $1,000 |
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Willie Talton
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Willie Talton on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Talton
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed May 29, 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 House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Willie Talton
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| Preceded by Buddy Harden (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 147 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 145 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by E. Culver Kidd (I) |
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