Paul Battles
Paul Battles was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 15. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008. He did not file for re-election in 2018.
Biography
At the time of his service in the legislature, Battles' professional experience included working as the county president of the Crescent Bank of Jasper and pastor of the Peoples Valley Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church.
Battles serves on the Joint Developmental Authority and Bartow County Developmental Authority.[1]
Committee assignments
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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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Motor Vehicles |
| • Retirement, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Battles served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Retirement, Chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Battles served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Retirement, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Motor Vehicles |
| • Science and Technology |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Battles served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Science and Technology, Vice Chair |
| • Economic Development and Tourism |
| • Education |
| • Motor Vehicles |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Battles served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Children and Youth |
| • Education |
| • Motor Vehicles |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Paul Battles endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
Paul Battles did not file to run for re-election.
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 Paul Battles defeated Stephanie Lujan in the Georgia House of Representatives District 15 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 15 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Paul Battles Incumbent |
75.79% | 15,182 | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Lujan | 24.21% | 4,849 | |
| Total Votes | 20,031 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Stephanie Lujan ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 15 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 15 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Lujan (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Paul Battles ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 15 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 15 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Paul Battles 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. Dylan L. Patrick was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Paul R. Battles was unopposed in the Republican primary. Patrick was defeated by Battles in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul Battles Incumbent |
75.9% | 9,181 | |
| Democratic | Dylan Patrick | 24.1% | 2,911 | |
| Total Votes | 12,092 | |||
2012
Battles ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 15. Battles ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Lelia Benham ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10] Battles defeated Lelia Benham in the general election.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Paul R. Battles Incumbent |
74.2% | 13,526 | |
| Democratic | Lelia Benham | 25.8% | 4,707 | |
| Total Votes | 18,233 | |||
2010
Battles ran for re-election to the 15th District seat in 2010. He had no opponent in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 15 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Battles (R)
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11,620 | 100.0% | ||
He defeated Hayden Collins in the July 20 primary by a margin of 3,364-1,572.[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 15 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Battles
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3,364 | 68.2% | ||
| Hayden Collins | 1,572 | 31.8% | ||
2008
In 2008 Battles was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 15. Battles (R) ran unopposed and finished with 17,576 votes.[14] Battles raised $51,279 for his campaign fund.[15]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 15 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul Battles (R)
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17,576 | |||
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Personal
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At the time of his service in the legislature, Battles was a member of the Georgia Highlands College Foundation Board of Trustees, North Metro Tech College Foundation Board of Trustees, and Bartow Rotary Club.[1]
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2018
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
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Paul Battles on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Vote Smart, "Paul Battles' Biography," accessed November 20, 2023
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 13, 2011
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 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 2010 Primary 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 15 2009–2019 |
Succeeded by Matthew Gambill (R) |
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