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J. Craig Gordon
J. Craig Gordon (Democratic Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 163. Gordon assumed office on January 8, 2007. Gordon left office on January 11, 2021.
Gordon (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 163. Gordon won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Gordon was born on May 7, 1977. His professional experience includes working as an intern at Walt Disney World MGM Studios, CEO of Statewide Healthcare Inc., and assistant director of marketing with Savannah International Trade Center.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Gordon was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Retirement |
| • Special Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Retirement |
| • Special Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Retirement |
| • Special Rules |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Retirement |
| • Special Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Retirement |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
J. Craig Gordon did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 163
Incumbent J. Craig Gordon won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 163 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | J. Craig Gordon (D) | 100.0 | 14,959 |
| Total votes: 14,959 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 163
Incumbent J. Craig Gordon advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 163 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | J. Craig Gordon | 100.0 | 3,703 |
| Total votes: 3,703 | |||
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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 J. Craig Gordon ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 163 general election.[2][3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 163 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  J. Craig Gordon Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,649 | |
| Total Votes | 15,649 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent J. Craig Gordon ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 163 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 163 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | J. Craig Gordon 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 J. Craig Gordon was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Gordon ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 163. Gordon 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 | J. Craig Gordon Incumbent |
100% | 15,133 | |
| Total Votes | 15,133 | |||
2010
Gordon ran for re-election to the 162nd 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 162 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| J. Craig Gordon (D)
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9,355 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Gordon was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 162. Gordon (D) ran unopposed and finished with 14,940 votes.[12] Gordon raised $5,085 for his campaign fund.[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 162 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| J. Craig Gordon (D)
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14,940 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Gordon is a member of 100 Black Men of Savannah, Coastal Network Group, and the Capitol City Bank & Trust Advisory Board.[1]
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2020
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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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gordon
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ben Watson (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 163 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Derek Mallow (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 162 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Bob Bryant (D) |
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