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Doug McKillip
Doug McKillip (Republican Party) is running for election to the Georgia State Senate to represent District 46. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
McKillip (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 115. He assumed office in 2007. He left office in 2013.
Biography
McKillip's professional experience includes working as an attorney for Lancaster and McKillip, Professional Corporation, for Winburn, Lewis & Barrow, Professional Corporation, and for McKillip Law Firm, Limited Liability Company.
He is a member of the Cedar Creek Homeowners Civic Association, vice president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, member of the Georgia State Bar Association, and member of the First Presbyterian Church.[1]
Party switch
Following his re-election as a Democrat in the 2010 general election, McKillip switched to the Republican Party. He explained, "As an independent-minded Republican, I can accomplish a great deal for my constituents and my city." Before the switch, McKillip had been elected to serve as minority caucus leader -- one of the top three leadership positions.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McKillip served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee
- Industrial Relations Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee, Secretary
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, McKillip served on the following committees:
- Industrial Relations Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- Ralston Subcommittee (One)
- Subcommittee on Employment Security and Unemployment Insurance
- Subcommittee on Labor/Management Relations
Elections
2026
See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Georgia State Senate District 46
William Gaulden, Michael Broun, Doug McKillip, Marc McMain, and Steven Strickland are running in the general election for Georgia State Senate District 46 on November 3, 2026.
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| Michael Broun (R) | ||
 | Doug McKillip (R) | |
 | Marc McMain (R) | |
| Steven Strickland (R) | ||
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2012
McKillip ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 117. McKillip was defeated by Regina Quick in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. No candidates filed to run in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Regina Quick |
50.5% | 3,688 |
| Doug McKillip Incumbent | 49.5% | 3,622 |
| Total Votes | 7,310 | |
2010
McKillip ran for re-election to the 115th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary and no one ran against him in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 115 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Doug McKillip Incumbent |
100% | 7,894 | |
| Total Votes | 7,894 | |||
2008
In 2008, McKillip was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 115. McKillip (D) ran unopposed and finished with 14,151 votes.[7] McKillip raised $5,392 for his campaign fund.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 115 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Doug McKillip Incumbent |
100% | 14,151 | |
| Total Votes | 14,151 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, McKillip won election to District 115 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Regina Quick (R) and E.H. Culpepper (I).[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 115 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Doug McKillip |
52.1% | 4,868 | |
| Independent | E.H. Culpepper | 25% | 2,331 | |
| Republican | Regina Quick | 22.9% | 2,138 | |
| Total Votes | 9,337 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Athens Banner Herald, "Representative abandons Democrats, joins GOP," December 8, 2010
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Unofficial Primary Election Results, accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election July 31, 2012," accessed August 9, 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 115 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Bruce Williamson (R) |
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