Edward Stephens
Edward Stephens (Democratic Party) (also known as Mickey) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 165. He assumed office on January 12, 2009. He left office on August 14, 2021.
Stephens (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 165. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Stephens died on August 14, 2021, from an extended illness.[1]
Biography
Stephens' professional experience included working as a teacher.[1]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Stephens was assigned to the following committees:
- House Health Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
2019-2020
Stephens was assigned to the following committees:
- House Health Committee
- Insurance Committee
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stephens served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Insurance |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
Incumbent Edward Stephens won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Edward Stephens (D) | 100.0 | 19,955 |
| Total votes: 19,955 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
Incumbent Edward Stephens defeated Clinton Young in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Stephens | 62.7 | 5,159 |
| Clinton Young | 37.3 | 3,065 | ||
| Total votes: 8,224 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
Incumbent Edward Stephens won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Stephens (D) | 100.0 | 16,361 |
| Total votes: 16,361 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165
Incumbent Edward Stephens advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 165 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Edward Stephens | 100.0 | 3,782 |
| Total votes: 3,782 | |||
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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 Mickey Stephens ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 165 general election.[2][3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 165 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mickey Stephens Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 18,197 | |
| Total Votes | 18,197 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Mickey Stephens ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 165 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 165 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Mickey Stephens Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 E.V. "Mickey" Stephens was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Stephens ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 165. Stephens ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mickey Stephens Incumbent |
100% | 17,607 | |
| Total Votes | 17,607 | |||
2010
Stephens ran for re-election to the 161st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary or in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 161 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Edward Stephens (D)
|
8,834 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Stephens was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Knights of Columbus Council 10274, Savannah Chatham County Youth Futures Authority, and the Savannah Gent Inc. Mutual Benevolent Society.[12]
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2021
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Savannah Morning News, "Georgia House Rep. Mickey Stephens of Savannah dies at age 77: 'A man of quiet strength'," August 14, 2021
- ↑ 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, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Stephens
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Al Williams (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 165 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Edna Jackson (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 161 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Hitchens (R) |
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