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Matt Dollar
Matt Dollar (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 45. He assumed office on January 13, 2003. He left office on February 1, 2022.
Dollar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 45. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Dollar resigned from the state House on February 1, 2022, to become deputy commissioner of economic development at the Technical College System of Georgia.[1]
Biography
Dollar's professional experience includes working as a business consultant and commercial real estate broker.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Dollar was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- Insurance Committee
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
- Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee, Chair
- House Appropriations Committee
2019-2020
Dollar was assigned to the following committees:
- Insurance Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee
- House Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee
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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| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Insurance |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Insurance |
| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Interstate Cooperation, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dollar served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Transportation |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Matt Dollar endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Matt Dollar defeated Sara Ghazal in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Matt Dollar (R) | 55.0 | 19,549 |
 | Sara Ghazal (D) | 45.0 | 16,006 | |
| Total votes: 35,555 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45
Sara Ghazal advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sara Ghazal | 100.0 | 6,872 |
| Total votes: 6,872 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Matt Dollar advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Dollar | 100.0 | 7,593 |
| Total votes: 7,593 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Matt Dollar defeated Essence Johnson in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 45 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Dollar (R) | 59.3 | 17,003 |
 | Essence Johnson (D) | 40.7 | 11,681 | |
| Total votes: 28,684 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45
Essence Johnson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Essence Johnson | 100.0 | 3,016 |
| Total votes: 3,016 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Matt Dollar advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 45 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Matt Dollar | 100.0 | 4,087 |
| Total votes: 4,087 | |||
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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 Matt Dollar ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 45 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 45 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Matt Dollar Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 24,907 | |
| Total Votes | 24,907 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Matt Dollar ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 45 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 45 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Matt Dollar 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 Matthew K. "Matt" Dollar was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Dollar ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 45. Dollar defeated Nick Johnson and Cynthia M. Rozzo in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012.[10] The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12] Dollar ran unopposed in the general election.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Dollar Incumbent |
100% | 23,639 | |
| Total Votes | 23,639 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Matt Dollar Incumbent |
58% | 6,162 |
| Cynthia M. Rozzo | 32% | 3,397 |
| Nick Johnson | 10% | 1,060 |
| Total Votes | 10,619 | |
2010
Dollar ran for re-election to the 45th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary. Dollar defeated Ruth Levy (D) in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 45 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Matt Dollar Incumbent |
74.8% | 14,567 | |
| Democratic | Ruth Levy | 25.2% | 4,904 | |
| Total Votes | 19,471 | |||
2008
In 2008 Dollar was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 45. Dollar (R) finished with 18,056 votes while his opponent Ruth Levy (D) finished with 7,615 votes.[15] Dollar raised $85,311 for his campaign fund.[16]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 45 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Matt Dollar Incumbent |
70.3% | 18,056 | |
| Democratic | Ruth Levy | 29.7% | 7,615 | |
| Total Votes | 25,671 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Dollar won re-election to District 45 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Darryl Wilson (D).[17]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 45 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Matt Dollar Incumbent |
72.3% | 12,811 | |
| Democratic | Darryl Wilson | 27.7% | 4,905 | |
| Total Votes | 17,716 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31.
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2020
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ CBS46, "Georgia Rep. Matt Dollar resigns from Georgia House of Representatives," February 1, 2022
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 13, 2011
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Associated Press, "Results," accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ 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 fund
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 45 2003-2022 |
Succeeded by Mitchell Kaye (R) |
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