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Charles Squires
Charles Squires (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 49. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.
Squires completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Charles Squires was born in Long Island, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1992. His career experience includes working as a small business owner.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Charles Martin Jr. defeated Grace Demit in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Charles Martin Jr. (R) | 59.5 | 21,944 |
| Grace Demit (D) | 40.5 | 14,937 | ||
| Total votes: 36,881 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49
Grace Demit defeated Charles Squires in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Grace Demit | 63.2 | 1,598 | |
 | Charles Squires | 36.8 | 932 | |
| Total votes: 2,530 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Charles Martin Jr. defeated Michael Gordon in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charles Martin Jr. | 72.4 | 2,610 |
 | Michael Gordon | 27.6 | 995 | |
| Total votes: 3,605 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Squires in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Charles Squires completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Squires' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Chuck grew up in south Florida and graduated from the University of Florida in 1992. He worked for several large beverage companies and was based in multiple locations throughout the Eastern US. He started his first import company in 2007. Chuck has also developed several large charity events for Children's Charities. His interest in politics started in 2016, He became a poll worker and learned the basics of Georgia Politics. Today he is committed to the tireless advocacy of his constituents in District 49, promising honest representation with unwavering integrity.
A moderate Democrat, proud of the area he lives in, he desires to continue the robust growth. His focus will be maintaining low taxes while providing safety and security to all areas of district 49. Taking care of the people that take care of us will be a priority. He will focus on growing our greenspaces, increasing property values and keeping our schools safe. Chuck also believes that a women should have the same rights as a man and have control over their own person. He believes that Freedom must be respected at all costs.- Chuck will deliver a inspiring message of hope that will in turn create synergy for positive change. He believes that public safety is job one. All public servants need to be lifted up to ensure excellence in response to the peoples needs. The public deserves to be safe and respected always. Children must enjoy complete protection and be our first and most sacred priority.
- Chuck believes a public servants job needs to focus on the publics quality of life as well as safety. Smart and intelligent use of space is a priority. We must create a balance of growth and conservation of our public spaces. This will allow Georgia to continue to prosper and enjoy a wonderful quality of life while ensuring we maintain our areas unique beauty.
- Chuck believe that the focus will be on the safety and prosperity of the citizens of Georgia. He understands that personal believes can influence policy but it should never infringe on the freedoms of others. We must stand up for a women's right to control their own bodies. He believes we must also improve our infrastructure to care for women and men when faced with difficult decisions. Options must be built and become part of our standard operating procedures. We must take care of the most vulnerable and be proud of the systems we have in place. We don't have them today, but we could.
Being entrusted by others to deliver on promises made must be taken with the most serious conviction.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 17, 2024
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