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J.B. Powell
J.B. Powell' is a former Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate representing District 23 from 2005 to 2011. Powell did not seek re-election in 2010.
Biography
Powell's professional experience includes working as a Project Manager for TMS.
Committee assignments
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Interstate Cooperation Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, Georgia State Senate
- Science and Technology Committee, Georgia State Senate
- State Institutions and Property Committee, Georgia State Senate
Elections
2008
On November 4, 2008, Powell won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 23rd Senate district. Powell received 34,864 votes in the election, defeating Napoleon Jenkins (R), who received 19,692 votes.[1] Powell raised $44,650 for his campaign in 2008; Jenkins raised $34,717.[2]
| Georgia Senate, District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 J.B. Powell (D)
|
34,864 | 63.9% | ||
| Napoleon Jenkins | 19,692 | 36.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Powell has a wife, Charanne.
Recent news
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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, 2004
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Georgia State Senate - District 23 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Jesse Stone |
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