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Pat Gardner
Pat Gardner (Democratic Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 57. Gardner assumed office on December 7, 2001. Gardner left office on January 11, 2021.
Gardner (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 57. Gardner won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
On December 5, 2019, Gardner announced that she would not seek re-election.[1]
Biography
Gardner's professional experience includes working as the executive director of the Georgia Psychological Association and a Spanish teacher.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Gardner was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee
- House Higher Education Committee
- Natural Resources and Environment Committee
- House Transportation 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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| • Ethics |
| • Higher Education |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gardner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Higher Education |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gardner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gardner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gardner served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
| • Natural Resources and Environment |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
Pat Gardner did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Pat Gardner won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 57 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Pat Gardner (D) | 100.0 | 24,886 |
| Total votes: 24,886 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 57
Incumbent Pat Gardner defeated John Williams in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 57 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pat Gardner | 81.1 | 5,020 |
| John Williams | 18.9 | 1,172 | ||
| Total votes: 6,192 | |||
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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 Pat Gardner ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 57 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 57 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Pat Gardner Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 23,832 | |
| Total Votes | 23,832 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Pat Gardner ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 57 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 57 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Pat Gardner 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 Patricia Park "Pat" Gardner was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Gardner ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 57. Garnder defeated incumbent Rashad Taylor in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012.[10] The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[11][12] Gardner ran unopposed in the general election.[13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pat Gardner Incumbent |
100% | 20,522 | |
| Total Votes | 20,522 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Pat Gardner Incumbent |
62.7% | 4,312 |
| Rashad Taylor | 37.3% | 2,563 |
| Total Votes | 6,875 | |
2010
Gardner ran for re-election to the 57th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one filed to run against her in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 57 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Pat Gardner (D)
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11,432 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Gardner was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 57. Gardner (D) ran unopposed and finished with 18,566 votes.[15] Gardner raised $23,371 for her campaign fund.[16]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 57 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Pat Gardner (D)
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18,566 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
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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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Pat Gardner's personal website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "The Jolt: Kelly Loeffler says she’ll erect a $20 million wall to fend off challengers," December 5, 2019
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Pat Gardner's Biography," accessed November 13, 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
- ↑ 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 funds
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 57 2001–2021 |
Succeeded by Stacey Evans (D) |
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