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Martin Scott
Martin Scott is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2005 to 2013. He served as majority leader.
Biography
Scott's professional experience includes owning a business and working as an administrative consultant, high school economics teacher, licensed realtor, and partner in a real estate investment company.
Scott is a member of the Camp Westminster Board, Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Right to Life Board, Fort Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, National Rifle Association, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Scott served on the following committees:
- Banks and Banking Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee, Vice Chair
- Ways and Means Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Scott served on the following committees:
- Banks and Banking Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
- Intragovernmental Coordination Committee
- Subcommittee on Income Tax
- Subcommittee on Regulations and Oversight
- Subcommittee on Regulatory and Utility Affairs
- Subcommittee on Sales Tax (Co-Chair)
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications
- Ways and Means Committee
Elections
2010
Scott ran for re-election to the 2nd 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.[2]
Georgia House of Representatives District 2 General Election, 2010 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
100% | 7,968 | |
Total Votes | 7,968 |
2008
In 2008, Scott was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 2. Scott (R) finished with 11,656 votes while his opponent Sadie Morgan (D) finished with 4,987 votes.[3] Scott raised $66,774 for his campaign fund.[4]
Georgia House of Representatives District 2 General Election, 2008 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
70% | 11,656 | |
Democratic | Sadie Morgan | 30% | 4,987 | |
Total Votes | 16,643 |
2006
On November 7, 2006, Scott won re-election to District 2 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Sadie Morgan (D).[5]
Georgia House of Representatives District 2 General Election, 2006 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
67.1% | 6,176 | |
Democratic | Sadie Morgan | 32.9% | 3,028 | |
Total Votes | 9,204 |
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Georgia State Legislature
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Georgia House Committees
- Georgia state legislative districts
External links
- Martin Scott's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 2 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Jay Neal (R) |