Michael Harden
Michael Harden is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 28 from 2009 to May 15, 2012. He resigned to take a senior leadership role at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.[1]
Biography
Harden's professional experience includes working as a campaign coordinator with Charlie Norwood for Congress in 2002, correctional officer at Alto Prison, surveillance officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice, and farmer.
He is a member of the Eastanollee Volunteer Fire Department, Future Farmers of America, Georgia Cattlemen's Association, Georgia Right to Life, Level Grove Baptist Church, National Right to Life, National Rifle Association, and the Stephens County Republican Party (chairman).[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Harden served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
- Banks and Banking Committee, Vice Chair
- Higher Education Committee
- Motor Vehicles Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee
- Transportation Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Harden served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee
- Children and Youth Committee
- Higher Education Committee
- Motor Vehicles Committee
- Subcommittee on Science and Innovation
- Subcommittee on Tags and Titles
- Subcommittee on Technical Colleges
- Subcommittee on University System
Elections
2010
Harden ran for re-election to the 28th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary. Harden defeated Christopher Irvin (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
Georgia House of Representatives, District 28 (2010) | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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9,221 | 73.9% | ||
Christopher James Irvin (D) | 3,249 | 26.1% |
2008
In 2008, Harden was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 28. Harden (R) finished with 10,251 votes while his opponent Jeanette Jamieson (D) finished with 8,461 votes.[4] Harden raised $49,306 for his campaign fund.[5]
Georgia House of Representatives District 28 | ||||
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Candidates | Votes | |||
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10,251 | |||
Jeanette Jamieson (D) | 8,461 |
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
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Michael Harden on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Peach Pundit, "Toccoa Republican Michael Harden To Resign House Seat; Joins Dept of Community Affairs," May 7, 2012
- ↑ 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
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Georgia House of Representatives District 28 2009–May 2012 |
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