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Richard Golick
Richard Golick was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 40. He was first elected to the chamber in 1998. Golick announced in January 2018 that he would not seek re-election in 2018. His term expired on January 13, 2019.[1]
Biography
Golick's professional experience includes working as an attorney with the Southeast Regional Counsel for Allstate Insurance Company, law clerk with the criminal division of the United States Department of Justice, legislative aide with the Senate Special Judiciary Committee, special counsel for the State Senate Republican Caucus, and law clerk in the United States Attorney's Office.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Golick served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil, Chair |
| • Regulated Industries |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Golick served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil, Chair |
| • Rules, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Regulated Industries |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Golick served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil, Chair |
| • Rules, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Retirement |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Golick served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Judiciary - Non-Civil, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Retirement |
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
2018
Richard Golick 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 Rich Golick defeated Erick Allen in the Georgia House of Representatives District 40 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 40 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Rich Golick Incumbent |
53.51% | 15,863 | |
| Democratic | Erick Allen | 46.49% | 13,781 | |
| Total Votes | 29,644 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Erick Allen ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 40 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 40 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Erick Allen (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Rich Golick ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 40 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 40 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Rich Golick 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. Erick E. Allen was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Richard M. "Rich" Golick was unopposed in the Republican primary. Allen was defeated by Golick in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rich Golick Incumbent |
60.1% | 11,531 | |
| Democratic | Erick Allen | 39.9% | 7,640 | |
| Total Votes | 19,171 | |||
2012
Golick ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 40. Golick ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10] Golick ran unopposed in the general election.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rich Golick Incumbent |
100% | 20,051 | |
| Total Votes | 20,051 | |||
2010
Golick ran for re-election to the 34th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary. Golick defeated Maryline Blackburn (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 34 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Golick Incumbent |
59.5% | 9,411 | |
| Democratic | Maryline Blackburn | 40.5% | 6,404 | |
| Write-in | Hope Demps | 0% | 3 | |
| Total Votes | 15,818 | |||
2008
In 2008 Golick was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 34. Golick (R) finished with 12,446 votes while her opponent Earl Giddins (D) finished with 10,342 votes.[13] Golick raised $144,900 for his campaign fund.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 34 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Golick Incumbent |
54.6% | 12,446 | |
| Democratic | Earl Giddins | 45.4% | 10,342 | |
| Total Votes | 22,788 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Golick won re-election to District 34 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Neil Garvin (D).[15]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 34 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Golick Incumbent |
58.2% | 7,649 | |
| Democratic | Neil Garvin | 41.8% | 5,497 | |
| Total Votes | 13,146 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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At the time of his service in the legislature, Golick was a member of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Cure Autism Now, Friends of the Smyrna Library, Georgia Conservation Voters, Georgia District Attorneys Association, Georgia Hospital Association, Smyrna-Vinings Ducks Unlimited, South Cobb Arts Alliance, and the Vinings Rotary Club.[2]
Scorecards
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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
- Richard Golick on the Georgia House of Representatives website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Politically Georgia, "Georgia Rep. Rich Golick won’t seek re-election," January 8, 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vote Smart, "Richard Golick's Biography," accessed November 20, 2023
- ↑ 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 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stacey Evans (D) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 40 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Erick E. Allen (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 34 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Charles Gregory (R) |
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