Brian P. Roslund
Brian P. Roslund was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 29 of the Georgia State Senate. Roslund, who had been accused of taking money from a charity and falsifying campaign finance reports, was found in his car with a self-inflicted gunshot wound the morning of December 2, 2015; he died after being taken to a hospital.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Roslund's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Education
- Excerpt: "Brian Roslund believes that teachers in Georgia should be allowed to do what teachers do best…teach. He does not support Common Core."
Economy and Jobs
- Excerpt: "Brian Roslund supports policy initiatives that bring jobs home to the district and retains the employment opportunities already existing."
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "Brian is looking to the future of District 29 and supports many initiatives that will help ensure District 29’s economic development and success. Brian will work to bring access to high speed rail to the citizens of District 29, to restore and increase funding to the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute, and to establish cooperative partnerships that will enhance the business environment within the District."
Family Values
- Excerpt: "Brian Roslund believes strongly that ALL families in District 29 and the state of Georgia should be respected, honored, and assured of equal opportunity and representation. Brian is a man of faith, and believes that all Georgians, from all walks of life, should have the ability to pursue happiness and liberty."
Tourism
- Excerpt: "Brian believes that the natural beauty and rich history to be found in District 29 is one of its’ biggest assets. He will seek out, support, and sponsor policy initiatives that bring even more tourism dollars into District 29."
Elections
2014
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Georgia State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with a runoff election 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. Brian P. Roslund was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Joshua Robert McKoon was unopposed in the Republican primary. Roslund was defeated by McKoon in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Joshua McKoon Incumbent |
66% | 30,394 | |
| Democratic | Brian Roslund | 34% | 15,668 | |
| Total Votes | 46,062 | |||
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Brian + Roslund + Georgia + Senate"
See also
- Georgia State Senate
- Georgia State Senate elections, 2014
- Georgia State Legislature
- Georgia State Senate District 29
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Brian Roslund on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ AL.com, "Brian Roslund, Georgia politician facing theft charges, fatally shoots himself," December 3, 2015
- ↑ brianroslund.com, "Issues," accessed September 2, 2014
- ↑ 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
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