Sean Jerguson
Sean Jerguson is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 22nd District from 2007 to 2012. He briefly represented District 21 following the 2012 general election until he resigned to run for the Georgia State Senate District 21 seat.
Jerguson has served as mayor of Holly Springs, and mayor pro-tempore of the Holly Springs City Council.
Biography
Jerguson earned his B.A. and M.A. from Kennesaw State University. His professional experience includes working as the founder/owner of Hi-caliber and founder/owner of Jurgeson Construction, Incorporated.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Jerguson served on the following committees:
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee, Vice Chair
- Special Committee on Small Business Development and Job Creation
- State Institutions and Property Committee, Secretary
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Jerguson served on the following committees:
- Game, Fish, and Parks Committee
- Health and Human Services Committee
- Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Committee
- Regulated Industries Committee (Vice Chair)
- State Institutions and Property Committee (Secretary)
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Sean Jerguson endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[2]
Elections
2013
Jerguson ran in the special election for Georgia State Senate District 21. The seat was vacant following the resignation of Chip Rogers (R) on December 5, 2012. Jerguson lost to Brandon Beach (R) in the special election on January 8, 2013.[3][4][5]
| Georgia State Senate, District 21, General Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Brandon Beach |
57.6% | 5,471 | |
| Republican | Sean Jerguson | 42.4% | 4,032 | |
| Total Votes | 9,503 | |||
2012
Jerguson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 21. Jerguson defeated Scot Turner in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012.[6] The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[7][8][9] Jerguson ran unopposed in the general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
100% | 20,198 | |
| Total Votes | 20,198 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
57.9% | 5,549 |
| Scot Turner | 42.1% | 4,042 |
| Total Votes | 9,591 | |
2010
Jerguson ran for re-election to the 22nd District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary. Jerguson defeated Bill Brown (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 22 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
79.7% | 18,503 | |
| Democratic | Bill Brown | 20.3% | 4,710 | |
| Total Votes | 23,213 | |||
2008
In 2008 Jerguson was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 22. Jerguson (R) finished with 24,159 votes while his opponent Bill Brown (D) finished with 8,986 votes.[12] Jerguson raised $114,717 for his campaign fund.[13]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 22 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sean Jerguson Incumbent |
72.9% | 24,159 | |
| Democratic | Bill Brown | 27.1% | 8,986 | |
| Total Votes | 33,145 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Jerguson won election to District 22 of the Georgia House of Representatives against Kevin M. Bailey (D).[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 22 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sean Jerguson |
75.6% | 13,016 | |
| Democratic | Kevin M. Bailey | 24.4% | 4,208 | |
| Total Votes | 17,224 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- Sean Jerguson's personal website
- Georgia House of Representatives - Rep. Sean Jerguson
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Sean Jerguson on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Vote Smart, "Sean Jerguson's Biography," accessed November 20, 2023
- ↑ Team Gingrich, "Newt 2012 Press Release on Georgia Endorsements," August 26, 2011
- ↑ Cherokee Ledger News, "Special Senate and House elections set," December 6, 2012
- ↑ Cherokee Tribune, "Beach bests Jerguson in state Senate special election," January 9, 2013
- ↑ results.enr.clarityelections.com, "Official election results," accessed November 15, 2013
- ↑ Associated Press, "Results," accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, Unofficial Primary Election Results, accessed July 31, 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
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 21, 2011
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 21 2012–2012 |
Succeeded by Scot Turner (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 22 2007–2012 |
Succeeded by Calvin Hill (R) |
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