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Ben Harbin
| Ben Harbin | ||
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| Georgia House of Representatives District 118 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 9, 1995 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $17,342/year | |
| Per diem | $173/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Associate's | Georgia Military College, 1992 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 28, 1963 | |
| Place of birth | Lyons, GA | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Harbin is the Owner of The Harbin Company, Insurance and Employee Benefits, and Partner with Harbin and Associates, Land Surveying Firm. He was an Agent with Farm Bureau Insurance from 1988-1993.
He is a member of the Augusta Kiwanis, Association of Life Underwriters, Baker Woods Baptist Church, Child Enrichment/Child Advocacy Center Board, Cross Roads Academy (Alternative School) Board, Columbia County Foundation for Children Board, Georgia Military College Alumni Association, Martinez Optimist, Metro Augusta Chamber of Commerce Board, and the Pediatrician Association. [1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harbin has been appointed to the following committees:
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harbin served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee (Chair)
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee
- Subcommittee on Assignments
- Subcommittee on Regulatory and Utility Affairs
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Ben Harbin endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
Harbin is running in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 122. Harbin is running unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012. [3]
2010
Harbin ran for re-election to the 118th 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.[4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 118 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Ben Harbin (R)
|
16,719 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Harbin was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 118. Harbin (R) ran unopposed and finished with 23,544 votes.[5] Harbin raised $358,897 for his campaign fund.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 118 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ben Harbin (R)
|
23,544 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Harbin collected $256,321 in campaign contributions.[7] The largest contributors to the campaign were as follows:
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Ben Harbin's campaign in 2010 | |
| Mullins, Robert Fred | $5,800 |
| Wellcare Of Georgia | $4,800 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $4,800 |
| Leebern Iii, Donald M | $4,800 |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $4,800 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $256,321 |
2008
In 2008, Harbin collected $358,897 in campaign contributions.[8] The five largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | $5,600 |
| Mahalo Advertising | $4,800 |
| Georgia Hospital Association | $4,600 |
| Home Builders Association of Georgia | $4,600 |
| MAG Mutual Insurance | $4,000 |
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External links
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Ben Harbin
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Ben Harbin on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Harbin
- ↑ 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 - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia House 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Ben Harbin
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