Ann Purcell
Ann Purcell is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 159 from 2009 to 2013. Purcell previously served in the Georgia House from 1990-2004.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Purcell served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Education Committee
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Human Relations and Aging Committee, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Purcell served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Children and Youth Committee
- Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- Education Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
Elections
2010
Purcell ran for re-election to the 159th District seat in 2010. She did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary. Purcell defeated Tawana Garrett (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[2]
Georgia House of Representatives, District 159 (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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14,047 | 71.9% | ||
Tawana Garrett (D) | 5,483 | 28.1% |
2009
In a special election held November 3, 2009, Purcell won election to the Georgia House of Representatives District 159 seat, defeating Jesse Tyler.[3]
Georgia House of Representatives District 159 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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4,499 | |||
Jesse Tyler (R) | 1,181 |
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Recent news
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See also
- Georgia State Legislature
- Georgia State Senate
- Georgia Senate Committees
- Georgia state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Ann Purcell on Facebook
Footnotes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Earl Carter |
Georgia House of Representatives District 159 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Jon G. Burns (R) |