Michael Day (Georgia)

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Michael Day
Image of Michael Day
Elections and appointments
Last election

May 21, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

The University of Mississippi, 1997

Graduate

Grand Canyon University, 2009

Personal
Birthplace
Decatur, Ga.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Teacher
Contact

Michael Day (Republican Party) ran for election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 100. He lost in the Republican primary on May 21, 2024.

Day also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 9th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 21, 2024.

Day completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Day was born in Decatur, Georgia. His career experience includes working as a teacher and football coach. Day earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi in 1997 and a graduate degree from Grand Canyon University in 2009. He has been affiliated with the Boys Scouts of America.[1]

Elections

2024

Georgia House of Representatives

General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent David Clark defeated Jennifer Ambler in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 100 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of David Clark
David Clark (R)
 
62.4
 
19,620
Image of Jennifer Ambler
Jennifer Ambler (D) Candidate Connection
 
37.6
 
11,833

Total votes: 31,453
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 100

Jennifer Ambler advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 100 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Jennifer Ambler
Jennifer Ambler Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
1,404

Total votes: 1,404
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 100

Incumbent David Clark defeated Michael Day in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 100 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of David Clark
David Clark
 
78.0
 
2,801
Image of Michael Day
Michael Day Candidate Connection
 
22.0
 
791

Total votes: 3,592
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Day in this election.

U.S. House

General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 9

Incumbent Andrew Clyde defeated Tambrei Cash in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andrew Clyde
Andrew Clyde (R)
 
69.0
 
271,062
Image of Tambrei Cash
Tambrei Cash (D) Candidate Connection
 
31.0
 
121,754

Total votes: 392,816
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9

Tambrei Cash advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Tambrei Cash
Tambrei Cash Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
16,654

Total votes: 16,654
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9

Incumbent Andrew Clyde advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andrew Clyde
Andrew Clyde
 
100.0
 
71,224

Total votes: 71,224
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Georgia House of Representatives

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Michael Day completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Day's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am running for the 100th District in the Georgia General Assembly for the great State of Georgia. I am an unapologetic Christian, Husband, Father of 3, Eagle Scout, Teacher, and Football Coach for 28 years. I am a native of Stone Mountain, GA. I understand the Georgia values of Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Hall Counties having taught in all 3 counties at some point in his career, as well as being "teacher of the year runner up" twice in my career. At one point in my career I have taught every level of education K-12.
  • Fixing Education. Stop politicians who have never been in a classroom from making curriculum decisions and pushing their agenda.
  • School Choice in Georgia for EVERYONE, not just 25%.
  • STOP sanctuary cities that lead to tragedy
-Save Public Education

-Stop Sanctuary Cities
-Pro Life
-Protect 2nd Amendment
-Protect Women Sports

-Stop Marta expansion
My Father. I looked up to my father more than anyone else in my life. The examples of integrity he set shapes the way I parent my own children.
-Work Ethic

-Honesty
-Transparency
-Service for others

-Relatability
I am one of the people. I experience the same real life issues that all Georgia teachers, parents, and hard working people face in these tough economic times.
Represent the people and the values of the people that elected you.
-Education

-Immigration
-Taxes and the burden put on all families

-Traffic and growth as the state continues to grow
NO. The State House of Representatives should reflect the people of the state. Career politicians are part of the problem.
Yes, I will be only one, of 180 other representatives that need to work together to improve the state.
A government for the people and by the people should be held accountable to the people.

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U.S. House

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Michael Day did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary


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Michael Day campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Georgia House of Representatives District 100Lost primary$400 $3,264
2024* U.S. House Georgia District 9Withdrew primary$0 N/A**
Grand total$400 $3,264
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 2, 2024


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