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Andrew Welch
Andrew Welch (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 110. Welch assumed office on January 11, 2011. Welch left office on January 11, 2021.
Welch (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 110. Welch won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On April 5, 2019, Welch announced he would resign from the House later that year.[1] In August 2019, Welch announced he no longer planned to resign and would finish his term.[2]
Biography
Welch's professional experience includes working as a partner at Smith, Welch & Britain LLP. He served as chair of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce and on the Henry County Board of Commissioners.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Welch was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee, Chairman of Subcommittee
- Code Revision Committee
- Judiciary Juvenile Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Code Revision |
| • Judiciary |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Regulated Industries |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Welch served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Code Revision, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Regulated Industries |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Welch served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Code Revision, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Regulated Industries |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Welch served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Children and Youth |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
Andrew Welch did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Andrew Welch won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 110 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Andrew Welch (R) | 100.0 | 16,046 |
| Total votes: 16,046 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 110
Incumbent Andrew Welch advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 110 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Andrew Welch | 100.0 | 3,004 |
| Total votes: 3,004 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent Andy Welch ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 110 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 110 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Andy Welch Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 18,003 | |
| Total Votes | 18,003 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Andy Welch ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 110 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 110 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Andy Welch Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. B. Kaye Shipley was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Andrew J. "Andy" Welch was unopposed in the Republican primary. Shipley was defeated by Welch in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Welch Incumbent |
62.5% | 9,063 | |
| Democratic | B. Kaye Shipley | 37.5% | 5,442 | |
| Total Votes | 14,505 | |||
2012
Welch ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 110. Welch ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No Democratic candidate filed to run for this seat. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11] Welch ran unopposed in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andrew Welch Incumbent |
100% | 16,365 | |
| Total Votes | 16,365 | |||
2010
Welch defeated Rudy Cox (D) in the November 2 general election.[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 110 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andrew Welch (R)
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15,037 | 66.4% | ||
| Rudy Cox (D) | 7,604 | 33.6% | ||
Welch came in first in the July 20 primary.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 110 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andrew Welch
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2,427 | 37.5% | ||
| Lee M. Spahos
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2,327 | 36.0% | ||
| Tom R. Nicholson | 1,712 | 26.5% | ||
He faced off with Lee Spahos in a primary runoff on August 10, winning 3,336-2,824.[15]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 110 - Republican Primary Runoff (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andrew Welch
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3,336 | 54.2% | ||
| Lee M. Spahos | 2,824 | 45.8% | ||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Andrew Welch endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[16]
Campaign themes
2014
Welch's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[17]
Tax Relief
- Excerpt: "Andy is a strong supporter of John Linder’s FAIR TAX Plan. And as our Representative, he will sponsor legislation eliminating all Georgia income taxes and replacing them with a fairer sales tax system. Andy’s tax relief plan would save working families hundreds, if not thousands, annually and reduce the size of state government."
Transportation
- Excerpt: "As our representative, Andy will continue to be our strongest advocate for completing badly-needed transportation projects in Butts, Newton and Henry Counties. Relieving traffic congestion in downtown Jackson is of critical concern to downtown businesses."
Education
- Excerpt: "Andy will work to incentivize high school graduation through his proposed Career Pathways program. This program would encourage high school juniors and seniors to take college and technical school level courses in a particular area or field of study for academic credit."
Repealing Obamacare
- Excerpt: "Andy supports the repeal of ObamaCare, including authorizing the State Attorney General to file suit to force repeal. Our Federal Constitution does not authorize Congress to compel individuals or businesses to purchase government prescribed health care."
Experience and Leadership
- Excerpt: "Andy knows that it is a privilege and an honor to serve. He will continue to work in the legislature the same way he works here at home: to listen first, to act with personal responsibility, and to respect the opinions of others."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Welch and his wife, Cara, have two children.
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Henry Herald, "Andy Welch resigning from Georgia House of Representatives," April 5, 2019
- ↑ Jackson Progress-Argus, "Georgia Rep. Andy Welch says he's not resigning state House seat," August 26, 2019
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "August 10, 2010 State Representative primary runoff results
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 13, 2011
- ↑ andywelchforhouse.com, "Issues," accessed September 3, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Lunsford (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 110 2011–2021 |
Succeeded by Clint Crowe (R) |
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