Willie Talton
Willie Talton is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 147 from 2005 to 2015.
Biography
Talton's professional experience includes working as the Interim Chief of Police of the Centerville Police Department and Chief Deputy Sheriff in Warner Robbins.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Talton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Special Rules, Chair |
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Education |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Talton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Special Rules, Chair |
| • Banks and Banking, Vice Chair |
| • Education |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Talton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security, Vice Chair |
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Education |
| • Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
| • Ways and Means |
Elections
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. Heath N. Clark defeated incumbent Willie Lee Talton in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Heath N. Clark |
53.6% | 1,545 |
| Willie Talton Incumbent | 46.4% | 1,339 |
| Total Votes | 2,884 | |
2012
Talton ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 147. Talton ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Willie Talton Incumbent |
100% | 15,355 | |
| Total Votes | 15,355 | |||
2010
Talton ran for re-election to the 145th District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary. Talton defeated Fenika Miller (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 145 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Willie Talton (R)
|
5,560 | 57.5% | ||
| Fenika Miller (D) | 4,105 | 42.5% | ||
2008
In 2008 Talton was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 145. Talton (R) ran unopposed and finished with 11,379 votes.[7] Talton raised $13,921 for his campaign fund.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 145 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Willie Talton (R)
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11,739 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Talton is a member of the Board of Private Detectives, CB and T Bank, Flint Electric Corporation Board of Directors, Robin's Museum of Aviation Board, Rotary Club, Security Guards for the State of Georgia, and the Young Men's Christian Association Board.[9]
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2014
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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Recent news
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External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Willie Talton on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Contributions," accessed January 14, 2015
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed January 14, 2015
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Buddy Harden (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 147 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Heath N. Clark (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 145 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by E. Culver Kidd (I) |
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