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Matthew Ramsey
Matthew Ramsey is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 72 from 2007 to 2017.
Ramsey did not seek re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2016.
Ramsey served as House majority whip and as Majority Caucus Vice Chair from 2011 to 2014.
Biography
Ramsey's professional experience includes working as an attorney with Warner, Hooper and Ramsey, legislative aid to Georgia State Representative Mark Burkhalter, and staff member to United States Congressmen Mac Collins.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ramsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ramsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Ethics |
| • Higher Education |
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil |
| • Regulated Industries |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ramsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment, Vice Chair |
| • Special Rules, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil |
| • Regulated Industries |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ramsey served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Defense and Veterans Affairs |
| • Human Relations and Aging |
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil |
| • Regulated Industries |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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 Matthew Ramsey (R) did not seek re-election.
Josh Bonner ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 72 general election.[2][3]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 72 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Josh Bonner (unopposed) |
100.00% | 26,801 | |
| Total Votes | 26,801 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Josh Bonner defeated Lisa Inagawa and James Clifton in the Georgia House of Representatives District 72 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 72 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Josh Bonner |
59.63% | 4,084 | |
| Republican | Lisa Inagawa | 26.03% | 1,783 | |
| Republican | James Clifton | 14.34% | 982 | |
| Total Votes | 6,849 | |||
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 L. "Matt" Ramsey was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Ramsey ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 72. Ramsey ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[9] Ramsey ran unopposed in the general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matt Ramsey Incumbent |
100% | 24,417 | |
| Total Votes | 24,417 | |||
2010
Ramsey ran for re-election to the 72nd 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.[11]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 72 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Matt Ramsey (R)
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16,271 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Ramsey was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 72. Ramsey (R) ran unopposed and finished with 22,925 votes.[12] Ramsey raised $38,550 for his campaign fund.[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 72 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Matthew Ramsey (R)
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22,925 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Ramsey is Chair of the Fayette County Friends of Scouting Fundraising Campaign of the Joseph Sams School Board of Directors, and the Peachtree City United Methodist Church.[1]
Scorecards
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2017
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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Recent news
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External links
- Rep. Ramsey's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Matt Ramsey on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Vote Smart, "Matthew Ramsey's Biography," accessed November 20, 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 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
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 72 2007–2017 |
Succeeded by Josh Bonner (R) |
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