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Cecil Staton
Cecil Staton is a former Republican member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 18 from 2005 to 2015. Staton did not seek re-election in 2014. He served as State Senate Majority Whip from 2013 to 2014.
Biography
Staton earned his B.A. from Furman University and his Ph.D. from Oxford University. His professional experience includes owning publishing and broadcasting companies, and working as an educator at both Mercer University and Brewton-Parker College.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Staton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Assignments |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Higher Education |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
| • Regulated Industries and Utilities |
| • Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Staton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Finance |
| • Reapportionment and Redistricting |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Staton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Retirement |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Transportation |
| • Veterans, Military and Homeland Security |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Cecil Staton endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Staton ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 18. Staton defeated Spencer Price in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012, and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Cecil Staton Incumbent |
100% | 57,470 | |
| Total Votes | 57,470 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Cecil Staton Incumbent |
50.5% | 10,527 |
| Spencer Price | 49.5% | 10,324 |
| Total Votes | 20,851 | |
Ethics complaint filed by challenger
On July 25, 2012, challenger Spencer Price filed an ethics complaint against Staton.[4] According to a press release from his campaign, Price alleged that Staton participated in, and benefited from, a conspiracy to divert funds from the Georgia Republican Senatorial Trust to their campaigns.[4] Price also alleged that Staton received an in-kind donation in the form of campaign mailers from a political action committee also funded by the Georgia Republican Senate Caucus.[4]
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Staton won re-election to the 18th District seat in 2010. Staton was unopposed in the November 2, 2010 election.[5]
| Georgia State Senate, District 18 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Cecil Staton (R)
|
42,600 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Staton won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 18th Senate district. Staton ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 59,792 votes.[6] Staton raised $145,238 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Staton and his wife, Catherine, have two children.
Scorecards
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2014
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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Recent news
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External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Sen. Staton's website
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 WMAZ 13 "Opponent Spencer Price Files Ethics Complaint Against Cecil Staton" accessed July 26, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "2010 Election results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Senate official election results for 2008," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ District 18 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia State Senate - District 18 2005–2015 |
Succeeded by John F. Kennedy (R) |
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