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Tim Golden
Tim Golden is a former Republican member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 8 from 1999 to 2015. Golden did not seek re-election in 2014.
Golden served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1990 to 1998.
Biography
Golden earned his B.S. in American History/Political Science from Valdosta State University in 1977. His professional experience includes working as a Staff Aide for former United States Senator Sam Nunn, Staff Aide for former United States Congressman Charles Hatcher, owner/founder of Golden Printing of Valdosta, and Mortgage Broker/co-owner of Beacon Hill Financial.
Party switch
Golden served as a Democrat until switching parties following his re-election in the 2010 general election. He stated, “I am changing my party affiliation in order to better represent the views of the majority of my constituents and my own conservative, pro-business philosophy."[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Golden served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Insurance and Labor, Chair |
| • Finance, Vice Chair |
| • Administrative Affairs |
| • Appropriations |
| • Higher Education |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Golden served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Retirement, Chair |
| • Government Oversight, Vice Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Insurance and Labor |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Golden served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Finance |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Higher Education |
| • Insurance and Labor |
Elections
2012
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2012
Golden ran in the 2012 election for Georgia State Senate District 8. Golden ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012, and defeatedDemocratic candidate Bikram Mohanty in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Tim Golden Incumbent |
62% | 36,479 | |
| Democratic | Bikram Mohanty | 38% | 22,320 | |
| Total Votes | 58,799 | |||
2010
- See also: Georgia State Senate elections, 2010
Golden won re-election to the 8th District seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the November 2, 2010, general election.[5]
| Georgia State Senate District 8 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tim Golden Incumbent |
100% | 29,680 | |
| Total Votes | 29,680 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Golden won re-election to the Georgia Senate from Georgia's 8th Senate district. Golden ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 49,509 votes.[6] Golden raised $82,000 for his campaign.[7]
| Georgia State Senate District 8 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tim Golden Incumbent |
100% | 49,509 | |
| Total Votes | 49,509 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Golden won re-election to District 8 of the Georgia State Senate against Norman Bennett (R).[8]
| Georgia State Senate District 8 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Tim Golden Incumbent |
58.4% | 18,081 | |
| Republican | Norman Bennett | 41.6% | 12,877 | |
| Total Votes | 30,958 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Golden and his wife, Ellen, have one child.
Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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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Recent news
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External links
- Sen. Golden's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Democratic state senator switches parties," November 29, 2010
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "2010 Election results," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Georgia Senate official election results for 2008," accessed December 31, 2014
- ↑ District 8 Georgia Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "November 7, 2006 General Election Results," accessed September 20, 2011
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia State Senate - District 8 1999–2015 |
Succeeded by Ellis Black (R) |
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