Mark Hamilton (Georgia)
Mark Hamilton is a former Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 24 from 2007 to 2015. He resigned on May 11, 2015, in order to pursue work in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
Biography
Hamilton's professional experience includes working as the founder of AppliedWisdom LLC, and founder/president/chief executive officer of H & H Staffing Services.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hamilton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Industry and Labor, Chair |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hamilton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Industry and Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hamilton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Governmental Affairs, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Industrial Relations |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hamilton served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Children and Youth |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Industrial Relations |
| • Transportation |
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. Incumbent Mark D. Hamilton defeated Sheri D. Gilligan in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Mark Hamilton Incumbent |
58.8% | 3,750 |
| Sheri D. Gilligan | 41.2% | 2,626 |
| Total Votes | 6,376 | |
2012
Hamilton ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 24. Hamilton ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[6] Hamilton ran unopposed in the general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Hamilton Incumbent |
100% | 21,466 | |
| Total Votes | 21,466 | |||
2010
Hamilton ran for re-election to the 23rd District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the July 20 primary and no one has filed to run against him in the general election. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[8]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 23 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mark Hamilton (R)
|
21,539 | 100.0% | ||
2008
In 2008 Hamilton was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 23. Hamilton (R) ran unopposed and finished with 28,950 votes.[9] Hamilton raised $72,650 for his campaign fund.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Hamilton (R)
|
28,950 | |||
Campaign donors
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| Mark Hamilton campaign contribution history | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2014 | Georgia House of Representatives, District 24 |  |
$216,161 | |
| 2012 | Georgia State House, District 24 | |
$100,140 | |
| 2010 | Georgia State House, District 23 | |
$83,435 | |
| 2008 | Georgia State House, District 23 | |
$72,650 | |
| 2006 | Georgia State House, District 23 | |
$102,825 | |
| Grand total raised | $575,211 | |||
| Source: [[11] Follow the Money] | ||||
2014
Hamilton won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Hamilton raised a total of $216,161.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2014 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Hamilton (Georgia)'s campaign in 2014 | ||||
| Mississippi Association Of Realtors | $5,000 | |||
| Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | $5,000 | |||
| Workplace Injury Network Pac Inc | $5,000 | |||
| Ups | $4,000 | |||
| Georgia Highway Contractors Association & Georgia Asphalt Pavement Association | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2014 | $216,161 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2012
Hamilton won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Hamilton raised a total of $100,140.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2012 election - campaign contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Hamilton (Georgia)'s campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Georgia Valve & Fitting Co | $4,000 | |||
| American Federation For Children | $4,000 | |||
| State Farm Insurance | $4,000 | |||
| Ups | $3,500 | |||
| Friends of Jack Murphy | $2,500 | |||
| Total raised in 2012 | $100,140 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Hamilton won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Hamilton raised a total of $83,435.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Hamilton (Georgia)'s campaign in 2010 | ||||
| State Farm Insurance | $3,900 | |||
| Georgia Valve & Fitting Co | $3,500 | |||
| Georgia Association of Physician Assistants | $3,000 | |||
| Dekalb Office Environments | $2,750 | |||
| Outdoor Advertising Association of Georgia | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $83,435 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Hamilton won re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Hamilton raised a total of $72,650.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Hamilton (Georgia)'s campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Williams, John R | $3,313 | |||
| Williams, David K | $3,313 | |||
| Williams Iii, Joseph T | $3,313 | |||
| Williams Jr, J T | $3,313 | |||
| Georgia State Farm Agents | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $72,650 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Hamilton won election to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Hamilton raised a total of $102,825.
| Georgia House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Hamilton (Georgia)'s campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Dekalb Office Environments | $3,200 | |||
| Williams Jr, J T | $3,156 | |||
| Williams, David K | $3,156 | |||
| Williams, John R | $3,156 | |||
| Teknologe Consulting Group | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $102,825 | |||
| Source: Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
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Hamilton has been a member of Businessmen Committed to World Evangelism, Friday A.M., Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, Fast Forward 400 Board, Lanier Technical College Board of Trustees and the South Forsyth Rotary Club.[2]
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2015
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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Recent news
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External links
- Mark Hamilton 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
- Mark Hamilton on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Peach Pundit, "Mark Hamilton Resigns," May 11, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Vote Smart, "Mark Hamilton's Biography," accessed May 18, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - 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, "Hamilton, Mark," accessed May 18, 2015
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Hamilton, Mark," accessed August 23, 2013
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Dudgeon (R) |
Georgia House of Representatives District 24 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Sherri Smallwood Gilligan (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 23 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Mandi Ballinger (R) |
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