George Hooks
George Hooks (b. May 9, 1945) is a former Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 14 from 1991 to 2013. He did not seek re-election in 2012. He previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1980 to 1990.
Biography
Hooks earned his B.A. from Auburn University in 1970 and his L.L.D. from Mercer University in 2000. His professional experience includes working as Deacon/Sunday School Teacher for the First Baptist Church of America, Regional Vice President for the Alliance of American Insurers and President of The Hooks Agency, Incorporated.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hooks served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Ethics Committee, Georgia State Senate, Vice Chair
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Rules Committee, Georgia State Senate
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hooks served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Economic Development Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Ethics Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Rules Committee, Georgia State Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Hooks won re-election to the 14th District seat in 2010. Hooks was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 election.[1]
| Georgia State Senate, District 14 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 George Hooks (D)
|
30,587 | 100.0% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hooks won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 14th Senate district. Hooks ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 46,500 votes.[2] Hooks raised $28,275 for his campaign.[3]
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Personal
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Hooks is widowed and has two children.
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See also
- Georgia State Legislature
- Georgia State Senate
- Georgia Senate Committees
- Georgia state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Georgia State Senate - District 14 1991–2013 |
Succeeded by Barry Loudermilk (R) |
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