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Michael Opitz
Michael Opitz was a 2012 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 11th Congressional District of Georgia.
Biography
He earned a bachelor's in English literature from Auburn University and a master's in psychology with an emphasis in organization development from the University of West Georgia.[1]
Career
Opitz is retired from Lucent Technologies/AT&T and now is a Georgia Registered Mediator and Arbitrator for civil and business disputes.[1]
Elections
2012
Opitz ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 11th District. Opitz sought the nomination on the Republican ticket.[2] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of May 25, 2012. The primary elections were held on July 31, 2012. He was defeated.[3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Phil Gingrey Incumbent |
80.9% | 75,697 |
| William Llop | 9.2% | 8,604 |
| Michael S. Opitz | 9.9% | 9,231 |
| Total Votes | 93,532 | |
Recent news
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Personal
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Opitz is married to Becky Mills Opitz and they have three grown children.[1]
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