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John D. Meadows III
John D. Meadows was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 5 from 2005 to 2018. Meadows passed away on November 12, 2018.[1]
Meadows served as mayor of the City of Calhoun from 1986 to 1998 and on the city council from 1983 to 1986.[2]
Biography
Meadows' professional experience included working as the vice president of life and health for the Starr-Mathews Agency, Incorporated, and in sales for Mass Mutual. He served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, Meadows served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • Insurance |
| • Retirement |
| • Rules, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Meadows served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • Insurance |
| • Retirement |
| • Rules, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meadows served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Rules, Chair |
| • Game, Fish, and Parks |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • Insurance |
| • Retirement |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meadows served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Rules, Chair |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Industrial Relations |
| • Insurance |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Retirement |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Meadows served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Governmental Affairs, Vice Chair |
| • Retirement, Vice Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent John D. Meadows, III defeated Brian Rosser in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 5 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John D. Meadows, III (R) | 81.6 | 12,914 |
 | Brian Rosser (D) | 18.4 | 2,919 | |
| Total votes: 15,833 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 5
Brian Rosser advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 5 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Rosser | 100.0 | 505 |
| Total votes: 505 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 5
Incumbent John D. Meadows, III advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 5 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John D. Meadows, III | 100.0 | 2,597 |
| Total votes: 2,597 | |||
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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 John Meadows ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 5 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Meadows Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,813 | |
| Total Votes | 14,813 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent John Meadows ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 5 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Meadows 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 John D. Meadows was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Meadows ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 5. Meadows ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Howard Johnson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10] Meadows defeated Howard Johnson in the general election.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Meadows Incumbent |
77.7% | 11,302 | |
| Democratic | Howard Johnson | 22.3% | 3,242 | |
| Total Votes | 14,544 | |||
2010
Neal ran for re-election to the 5th 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.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 5 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| John Meadows (R)
|
7,217 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Meadows was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 5. Meadows (R) ran unopposed and finished with 12,011 votes.[13] Meadows raised $41,030 for his campaign fund.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 5 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| John D. Meadows, III (R)
|
12,011 | |||
Campaign donors
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| John D. Meadows campaign contribution history | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2016 | Georgia House of Representatives, District 5 |  |
$251,561 | |
| 2014 | Georgia House of Representatives, District 5 | |
$244,554 | |
| 2012 | Georgia State House, District 5 | |
$277,774 | |
| 2010 | Georgia State House, District 5 | |
$99,940 | |
| 2008 | Georgia State House, District 5 | |
$41,030 | |
| 2006 | Georgia State House, District 5 | |
$42,102 | |
| 2004 | Georgia State House, District 5 | |
$5,885 | |
| 1998 | Georgia State Senate, District 51 |  |
$58,563 | |
| Grand total raised | $1,021,409 | |||
| Source: [[15] Follow the Money] | ||||
2016
Meadows won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $251,561.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2016 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 2016 | ||||
| Georgia General Assembly | $10,332 | |||
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of Georgia | $8,100 | |||
| Unitedhealth Group | $7,100 | |||
| Titlemax | $5,100 | |||
| Georgia Health Care Association / Georgia Nursing Home Association | $5,100 | |||
| Total raised in 2016 | $251,561 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2014
Meadows won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $244,554.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Mississippi Association Of Realtors | $7,000 | |||
| Georgia Beer Wholesalers Association | $5,248 | |||
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 | |||
| Wellcare Health Plans | $5,000 | |||
| Geico | $4,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $244,554 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Meadows won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $277,774.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Wellcare of Georgia | $7,500 | |||
| United Health Services | $6,000 | |||
| Georgia Hospital Association | $5,000 | |||
| State Farm Insurance | $5,000 | |||
| American Insurance Association | $5,000 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $277,774 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Meadows won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $99,940.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| State Farm Insurance | $4,000 | |||
| Alliant Health Plans Inc | $4,000 | |||
| Humana | $3,400 | |||
| American Insurance Association | $3,000 | |||
| Aflac | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $99,940 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Meadows won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $41,030.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Georgia Association of Health Underwriters | $2,000 | |||
| Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia | $2,000 | |||
| Georgia State Farm Agents | $2,000 | |||
| Georgia Association of Hmos | $1,300 | |||
| Humana | $1,250 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $41,030 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Meadows won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $42,102.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia | $2,000 | |||
| Georgia State Farm Agents | $2,000 | |||
| Mathews, James | $1,000 | |||
| Aflac | $1,000 | |||
| Starr-Mathews Agency Inc | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $42,102 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Meadows won election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $5,885.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Republican Party of Gordon County | $1,500 | |||
| Georgia Association of Health Underwriters | $500 | |||
| Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia | $500 | |||
| Meadows, John D | $452 | |||
| Georgia Industrial Loan Association | $450 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $5,885 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Meadows lost the election for the Georgia State Senate in 1998. During that election cycle, Meadows raised a total of $58,563.
| Georgia State Senate 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to John D. Meadows III's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Meadows, Mike & Patti | $2,000 | |||
| Meadows Management Inc Rental Real Estate | $2,000 | |||
| Fox & Brindle Construction Inc | $2,000 | |||
| Fox Systems Inc Electrical Contractor | $1,500 | |||
| Mathews, Bill D | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $58,563 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
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2018
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, 2004, 1998
- John Meadows on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "The Jolt: John Meadows, chairman of House Rules, dies on eve of special session," November 13, 2018
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Meadows Biography," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Meadows, John," accessed August 22, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 5 2005–2018 |
Succeeded by Matt Barton (R) |
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