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Harry Geisinger
Harry Geisinger (October 31, 1932 - May 1, 2015) was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 48 from 2005 to his death from leukemia in 2015.[1]
Geisinger served a previous House tenure from 1969 to 1974, including a period as the Republican whip.[1]
Biography
Geisinger's professional experience included working as a consultant, advertising agency owner, coal broker, and administrator for the Southeastern Power Administration. He also served in the United States Navy.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Geisinger served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, Vice chair |
| • MARTOC |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Geisinger served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Geisinger served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • MARTOC |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Geisinger served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications, Vice Chair |
| • MARTOC |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
Elections
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. James W. "Jimmy" Johnson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Harry C. Geisinger was unopposed in the Republican primary. Johnson was defeated by Geisinger in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Harry Geisinger Incumbent |
64.6% | 9,190 | |
| Democratic | Jimmy Johnson | 35.4% | 5,035 | |
| Total Votes | 14,225 | |||
2012
Geisinger won re-election in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 48. Geisinger ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Geisinger was also unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6] Geisinger ran unopposed in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry Geisinger Incumbent |
100% | 15,576 | |
| Total Votes | 15,576 | |||
2010
Geisinger ran for re-election to the 48th 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.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 48 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Harry Geisinger Incumbent |
100% | 10,027 | |
| Total Votes | 10,027 | |||
2008
In 2008, Geisinger was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 48. Geisinger (R) ran unopposed and finished with 16,110 votes.[9] He raised $22,525 for his campaign fund.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 48 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Harry Geisinger Incumbent |
100% | 16,110 | |
| Total Votes | 16,110 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Geisinger won re-election to District 48 of the Georgia House of Representatives, defeating Jan Hackney (D).[11]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 48 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Harry Geisinger Incumbent |
59.1% | 6,837 | |
| Democratic | Jan Hackney | 40.9% | 4,733 | |
| Total Votes | 11,570 | |||
2004
Geisinger was elected in the 2004 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 48. Geisinger ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 20, 2004. Geisinger defeated Jan Hackney (D) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2004.[12][13]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 48 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Harry Geisinger |
53.4% | 9,199 | |
| Democratic | Jan Hackney | 46.6% | 8,027 | |
| Total Votes | 17,226 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Harry Geisinger endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[14]
Personal
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Geisinger served as the Chairman of the Board of the Dekalb Unit of the American Cancer Society of the Atlanta Bay Scout Council, Ashford-Dunwoody Young Men's Christian Association Board of Directors,
Doraville Jaycees, Lake Lanier Sailing Club Board, National Legislative Conference on Campaign Financing, as well as an advisor to the National Legislative Leaders Conference.[2]
Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Recent news
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External links
- Harry Geisinger on the Georgia House of Representatives website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Harry Geisinger on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Rep. Harry Geisinger, 82: Longtime Republican pushed for horse racing," May 6, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vote Smart, "Harry Geisinger's Biography," accessed November 20, 2023
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign fund
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official Results of the July 20, 2004 Primary Election," December 13, 2005
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official Results of the November 2, 2004 Primary Election," December 21, 2005
- ↑ Team Gingrich, "Newt 2012 Press Release on Georgia Endorsements," August 26, 2011
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 48 2005–2015 |
Succeeded by Betty Price (R) |
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