Georgia House of Representatives District 179
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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 57,000 |
| Gender |
46.9% Male 53.1% Female |
| Race |
59.6% White 29.6% Black 1% Asian 0.4% Native American 0.1% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 7.5% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $50,116 |
| High school graduation rate | 87.6% |
| College graduation rate | 28.9% |
Georgia House of Representatives District 179 is represented by Don Hogan (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Georgia state representatives represented an average of 59,510 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 53,820 residents.
About the chamber[edit]
Members of the Georgia House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Georgia legislators assume office the second Monday in January.
Qualifications[edit]
Paragraph 3 of Section 2 of Article 3 of the Georgia Constitution states, "At the time of their election, the members of the House of Representatives shall be citizens of the United States, shall be at least 21 years of age, shall have been citizens of this state for at least two years, and shall have been legal residents of the territory embraced within the district from which elected for at least one year."[1]
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislators | |
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| Salary | Per diem |
| $15,608/year | $173/day. Set by the Legislative Services Committee. Unvouchered. |
Vacancies[edit]
If there is a vacancy in the Georgia General Assembly, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. The governor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. The election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.[2]
See sources: Georgia Code § 21-2-544
District map[edit]
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Redistricting[edit]
2020-2021[edit]
On December 30, 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed Georgia's Senate and House district maps into law. The state Senate approved its map on November 9, 2021, with a 34-21 vote followed by the state House voting 96-70 in favor on November 15, 2021.[3] The state House approved its map on Nov. 10 with a 99-79 vote followed by the state Senate voting 32-21 in favor on Nov. 12. These maps take effect for Georgia's 2022 state legislative elections.
Enacted state legislative district maps[edit]
State Senate map[edit]
Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Georgia State Senate Districts
until January 8, 2023
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Georgia State Senate Districts
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State House map[edit]
Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Georgia State House Districts
until January 8, 2023
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Georgia State House Districts
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Reactions[edit]
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Mary Niesse and Maya Prabhu wrote that the Senate map created 33 districts that trend Republican and 23 trending Democratic, a net increase of one in Democrats' favor.[4] They wrote that the House map created 98 districts that trend Republican and 82 trending Democratic, a net increase of five in Democrats' favor.[4]
After Kemp signed the map into law, two lawsuits were filed against the state legislative maps alleging racial gerrymandering. Sean Young, legal director of the ACLU of Georgia, said, "[P]oliticians have failed to draw maps that give many of these new Black voters new opportunities to elect candidates of their choice."[4]
Following the passage of the two bills, Rep. Ron Stephens (R) released an editorial, saying, "Our overriding objective was to ensure that the power of every Georgia citizen's vote is equal," adding, "we have ultimately produced constitutionally and Voting Rights Act-compliant ... maps."[5]
How does redistricting in Georgia work? In Georgia, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority in each chamber is required to approve redistricting plans, which are subject to veto by the governor.[6]
The Georgia Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.[6][7]
Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
The primary will occur on May 24, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179
Bob Duncan, John Killgallon, and Rick Townsend are running in the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on May 24, 2022.
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2020[edit]
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 179
Incumbent Don Hogan defeated Julie Jordan in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Don Hogan (R) |
57.0
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15,441 |
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Julie Jordan (D)
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43.0
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11,672 | |
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Total votes: 27,113 | |||
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Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179
Julie Jordan advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on June 9, 2020.
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Julie Jordan
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100.0
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4,528 |
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Total votes: 4,528 | |||
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Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179
Incumbent Don Hogan advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on June 9, 2020.
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Don Hogan |
100.0
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6,155 |
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Total votes: 6,155 | |||
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2018[edit]
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 179
Incumbent Don Hogan defeated Julie Jordan in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
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Votes |
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Don Hogan (R) |
57.8
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12,337 |
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Julie Jordan (D) |
42.2
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9,023 | |
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Total votes: 21,360 | |||
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Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179
Julie Jordan advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on May 22, 2018.
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Votes |
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Julie Jordan |
100.0
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1,982 |
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Total votes: 1,982 | |||
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Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179
Incumbent Don Hogan advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 on May 22, 2018.
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Don Hogan |
100.0
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3,596 |
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Total votes: 3,596 | |||
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2016[edit]
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.
Don Hogan ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 179 general election.[8][9]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 179 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Don Hogan (unopposed) |
100.00% | 17,055 | |
| Total Votes | 17,055 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Don Hogan ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 179 Republican primary.[10][11]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 179 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Don Hogan (unopposed) | |
2014[edit]
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 James A. "Alex" Atwood was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[12][13][14]
2012[edit]
Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on July 31, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 25, 2012. Incumbent Alex Atwood (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.[15][16]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 179, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Alex Atwood Incumbent |
100% | 16,098 | |
| Total Votes | 16,098 | |||
Campaign contributions[edit]
From 2004 to 2018, candidates for Georgia House of Representatives District 179 raised a total of $1,245,851. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $77,866 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Georgia House of Representatives District 179 | |||
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| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $96,578 | 2 | $48,289 |
| 2016 | $23,371 | 1 | $23,371 |
| 2014 | $40,260 | 1 | $40,260 |
| 2012 | $35,775 | 1 | $35,775 |
| 2010 | $186,104 | 6 | $31,017 |
| 2008 | $322,875 | 2 | $161,438 |
| 2006 | $395,338 | 2 | $197,669 |
| 2004 | $145,550 | 1 | $145,550 |
| Total | $1,245,851 | 16 | $77,866 |
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Constitution of the State of Georgia," accessed February 12, 2021
- ↑ The State of Georgia, "Official Code of Georgia," accessed May 22, 2014 (Statute 21-2-544)
- ↑ Georgia General Assembly, "SB 1EX," accessed Nov. 16, 2021
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Georgia redistricting signed into law and lawsuits quickly follow," Dec. 30, 2021
- ↑ Savannah Morning News, "Rep. Ron Stephens: Redistricting upheld values of fairness and community," Dec. 6, 2021
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 All About Redistricting, "Georgia," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Constitution, "Article 3, Section 2," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ 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, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
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