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George Cantrell
George Cantrell (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024.
Cantrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
George Cantrell's career experience includes working as a truck driver.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Georgia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Georgia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Republican primary)
Georgia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 21 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 3
Brian Jack defeated Maura Keller in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Jack (R) | 66.3 | 273,036 |
 | Maura Keller (D)  | 33.7 | 138,749 | |
| Total votes: 411,785 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- George Cantrell (Independent)
Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 3
Brian Jack defeated Mike Dugan in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 3 on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Jack | 62.6 | 29,654 |
 | Mike Dugan | 37.4 | 17,693 | |
| Total votes: 47,347 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 3
Maura Keller defeated Val Almonord in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 3 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Maura Keller | 53.0 | 13,237 |
 | Val Almonord | 47.0 | 11,730 | |
| Total votes: 24,967 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rodney Moore (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 3
Brian Jack and Mike Dugan advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mike Crane, Philip Singleton, and Jim Bennett in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 3 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Jack | 46.7 | 32,877 |
| ✔ | | Mike Dugan | 24.9 | 17,522 |
 | Mike Crane | 15.9 | 11,182 | |
 | Philip Singleton | 6.7 | 4,743 | |
 | Jim Bennett | 5.8 | 4,076 | |
| Total votes: 70,400 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Jenkins (R)
- Raymond Blair (R)
- Michael Corbin (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cantrell in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
George Cantrell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cantrell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- "Drive Health, Fuel Growth" - This slogan encapsulates my commitment to enhancing community health and wellness through affordable healthcare and propelling economic development by attracting and retaining businesses in Georgia's 3rd Congressional District. The use of "Drive" and "Fuel" metaphorically ties back to his truck-driving background, suggesting a hands-on, forward-moving approach to these critical issues.
- "Educate Today, Lead Tomorrow" - Reflecting my belief in investing in local public education, this slogan underscores the importance of nurturing the district's youth for a brighter future. It implies a direct cause-and-effect relationship between the quality of today's education and the caliber of tomorrow's leaders, aligning with my vision for the community's children.
- "Voices Heard, Futures Secured" - Highlighting my strong communication and leadership skills, as well as his commitment to ensuring that power lies with the people, not a party, this slogan promises a representative government that listens and responds. It also touches on his dedication to community health, economic development, and education as means to secure a prosperous future for all residents of Georgia's 3rd Congressional District.
Ensure affordability: Advocate for policies that lower healthcare costs and expand insurance coverage options.
Enhance accessibility: Work to increase the number of healthcare facilities and professionals in underserved areas of District 3.
Support preventive care: Promote initiatives that focus on preventive healthcare measures to reduce the long-term health costs and improve quality of life for constituents.
Economic Development
Attract diverse businesses: Leverage tax incentives and streamline regulatory processes to make Dis. 3 an attractive location for a variety of industries.
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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 4, 2024
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