Jimmy Pruett
Jimmy Pruett (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 149. He assumed office on January 8, 2007. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Pruett (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 149. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Pruett's professional experience includes working as a businessman. He served in the Georgia Army National Guard.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Pruett was assigned to the following committees:
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee, Secretary
- House Health Committee
- Industry and Labor Committee
- House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
- MARTOC Committee
- State Planning and Community Affairs Committee, Chairman
- House Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee (MARTOC)
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 |
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • MARTOC |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pruett served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • MARTOC |
| • State Planning and Community Affairs, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pruett served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • State Planning and Community Affairs, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pruett served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Children and Youth, Vice Chair |
| • Economic Development and Tourism, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Industrial Relations |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pruett served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Children and Youth |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Industrial Relations |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Jimmy Pruett did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 149
Incumbent Jimmy Pruett won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 149 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jimmy Pruett (R) | 100.0 | 11,904 |
| Total votes: 11,904 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 149
Incumbent Jimmy Pruett advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 149 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jimmy Pruett | 100.0 | 2,288 |
| Total votes: 2,288 | |||
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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 Jimmy Pruett ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 149 general election.[2][3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 149 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jimmy Pruett Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 11,622 | |
| Total Votes | 11,622 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jimmy Pruett defeated Mitsy Peterson in the Georgia House of Representatives District 149 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 149 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Jimmy Pruett Incumbent |
64.90% | 2,191 | |
| Republican | Mitsy Peterson | 35.10% | 1,185 | |
| Total Votes | 3,376 | |||
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 Jimmy H. Pruett, Jr. defeated John D. Clements in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jimmy Pruett Incumbent |
74.9% | 2,080 |
| John Clements | 25.1% | 696 |
| Total Votes | 2,776 | |
2012
Pruett ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 149. Pruett defeated John Clements in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10] Pruett ran unopposed in the general election.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jimmy Pruett Incumbent |
100% | 11,758 | |
| Total Votes | 11,758 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Jimmy Pruett Incumbent |
76.3% | 2,955 |
| John Clements | 23.7% | 917 |
| Total Votes | 3,872 | |
2010
Pruett ran for re-election to the 144th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary and no one ran against him in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 144 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jimmy Pruett (R)
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9,577 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Pruett was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 144. Pruett (R) ran unopposed and finished with 13,975 votes.[13] Pruett raised $109,936 for his campaign fund.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 144 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jimmy Pruett (R)
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13,975 | |||
Campaign themes
2016
Pruett's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[15]
Sanctity of life
- Excerpt: "Jimmy is a strong pro-life advocate with the legislature record that testifies to his deep convictions on this issue."
Less government
- Excerpt: "Long before Jimmy became a State Representative he has firmly believed that the United States Constitution states the limited role and scope government should play in our lives, and every day at the Capital he strives to implement that belief whether in voting, or creating new policy."
Jobs and the economy
- Excerpt: "As a long time small business owner and instrumental in starting numerous other small businesses, Jimmy doesn’t just talk about creating jobs… He actually does it, and knows what it takes to spur job and business growth in Georgia."
Faith and family values
- Excerpt: "As a longtime native of Georgia, Jimmy understands freedom, faith, and quality of live come from people who have strong beliefs,morals and principles."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Pruett is a member of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company Board of Directors, Conditioned Air Association of Georgia Chamber Director, Vice-President of Membership for the Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Eastman Dodge Historical Society, and the Advisory Board Heart of Georgia Technical School, Heart of Georgia Airport Authority.[16]
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2020
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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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See also
2020 Elections
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
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Jimmy Pruett's Biography," accessed November 19, 2023
- ↑ 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 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 Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Jimmy Pruett, "Issues," accessed May 5, 2016
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Pruett
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gerald Greene (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 149 2013–2021 |
Succeeded by Robert Pruitt (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 144 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Bubber Epps (R) |
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