Jay Neal
Jay Neal is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2005 to November 15, 2013. He resigned to accept an appointment as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Transition, Support and Re-entry.[1]
Biography
Neal's professional experience includes working as a minister at Gordon Lake Wesleyan Church and realtor.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Neal served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • State Properties, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Neal served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • State Institutions and Property, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Insurance |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Neal served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Insurance, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Jay Neal endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[3]
Elections
2012
Neal ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 2. Neal defeated Steve Tarvin in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5] Neal won re-election in the general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Jay Neal Incumbent |
100% | 15,612 | |
| Total Votes | 15,612 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jay Neal Incumbent |
57% | 5,027 |
| Steve Tarvin | 43% | 3,797 |
| Total Votes | 8,824 | |
2010
Neal ran for re-election to the 1st 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.[7]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 1 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jay Neal (R)
|
8,236 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008, Neal was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 1. Neal ran unopposed and finished with 15,282 votes.[8] Neal raised $16,000 for his campaign fund.[9]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jay Neal (R)
|
15,282 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Neal is a member of A+ Women's Care, Lookout Mountain Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Walker County Chamber of Commerce and the Yobel House.[2]
Recent news
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See also
- Georgia State Legislature
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Georgia House Committees
- Georgia state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Jay Neal's YouTube Channel
Footnotes
- ↑ timesfreepress.com, "Georgia Rep. Jay Neal to resign to take state corrections post," November 1, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ The American Presidency Project, "Mitt Romney Announces Support of Georgia Elected Officials and Leaders," October 27, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Primary/General Nonpartisan/Special Election July 31, 2012," accessed August 9, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia House of Representatives elections results
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed January 2, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Martin Scott (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 2 January 2013-November 2013 |
Succeeded by Steve Tarvin (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 1 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by John Deffenbaugh (R) |
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