David Ralston
David Ralston (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office in 2003. He left office on November 16, 2022.
Ralston (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Ralston became speaker of the House in 2010. He died on November 16, 2022, from an extended illness.[1]
Biography
Ralston's professional experience included working as an attorney.
Ralston served as chairman of the state House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee and vice chairman of the state House Judiciary Committee. Click here for more information about Ralston's committee assignments.
Ralston previously served in the Georgia State Senate, representing District 51 from 1992 to 1998.
In May 2011, Governing Magazine named Ralston one of 17 "GOP Legislators to Watch." Each of the legislators was selected on the basis of qualities like leadership, ambition, and political potential.[2]
Ralston was named 2010 Georgian of the Year by Georgia Trend Magazine.[3]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ralston served on the following committees:
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2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ralston served on no committees.
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ralston served on no committees.
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ralston served on the following committees:
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| • Judiciary, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent David Ralston won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Ralston (R) | 100.0 | 24,886 |
| Total votes: 24,886 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent David Ralston advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Ralston | 100.0 | 12,931 |
| Total votes: 12,931 | |||
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2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent David Ralston defeated Rick Day in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Ralston (R) | 83.7 | 27,074 |
 | Rick Day (D) | 16.3 | 5,255 | |
| Total votes: 32,329 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Rick Day advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Day | 100.0 | 2,193 |
| Total votes: 2,193 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent David Ralston advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Ralston | 100.0 | 12,916 |
| Total votes: 12,916 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent David Ralston defeated Rick Day in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Ralston (R) | 84.3 | 21,058 |
| Rick Day (D) | 15.7 | 3,909 | |
| Total votes: 24,967 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Rick Day advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Day | 100.0 | 937 |
| Total votes: 937 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent David Ralston defeated Margaret Williamson in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 7 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Ralston | 74.1 | 5,755 |
| Margaret Williamson | 25.9 | 2,012 | ||
| Total votes: 7,767 | |||
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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 David Ralston ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 7 general election.[4][5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 7 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Ralston Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 21,666 | |
| Total Votes | 21,666 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent David Ralston defeated Sam Snider in the Georgia House of Representatives District 7 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 7 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | David Ralston Incumbent |
66.04% | 6,560 | |
| Republican | Sam Snider | 33.96% | 3,374 | |
| Total Votes | 9,934 | |||
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. Incumbent David E. Ralston defeated S.L. "Sam" Snider in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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David Ralston Incumbent |
64.8% | 5,887 |
| S.L. "Sam" Snider | 35.2% | 3,203 |
| Total Votes | 9,090 | |
2012
Ralston ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 7. Ralston ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[11] Ralston won re-election in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | David Ralston Incumbent |
100% | 18,545 | |
| Total Votes | 18,545 | |||
2010
Ralston ran for re-election to the 7th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 7 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Ralston (R)
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14,388 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Ralston was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 7. Ralston (R) ran unopposed and finished with 19,139 votes.[14] Ralston raised $83,300 for his campaign fund.[15]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 7 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Ralston (R)
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19,139 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2022
In 2022, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31.
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2020
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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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Noteworthy events
A spokesperson for David Ralston confirmed on March 16, 2020, that he entered a self-quarantine for coronavirus.[16]
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Footnotes
- ↑ New York Post, "Georgia House Speaker David Ralston dead at 68," November 17, 2022
- ↑ Governing, "GOP Legislators to Watch," May 24, 2011
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives, "David Ralston," accessed February 1, 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, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ 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 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Campaign funds," November 4, 2008
- ↑ AJC, "Georgia representative self-quarantined because of coronavirus," March 16, 2020
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 7 2003-2022 |
Succeeded by Johnny Chastain (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia State Senate District 51 1992-1998 |
Succeeded by - |
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