Georgia State Senator, District 7, Republican Primary
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Georgia Senate
Full office description
- Your state senator represents the interests of your district in the Georgia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- State Senators are involved in approving some appointments by the Governor.
- The State Senate, along with the State House of Representatives, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 56 Georgia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342.
How this impacts you
Economic Growth — The legislature can pass bills aimed at economic development in Georgia, such as the Entertainment Industry Investment Act which provides a tax credit for film production in Georgia.
Housing Costs — The legislature can pass bills that regulate rental costs, such as the Safe at Home Act which prohibits landlords from charging more than two months' rent for a security deposit. The same bill requires that landlords meet a minimum standard of habitability in rental units and ensure that the property is suitable for living.
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Election results
Runoff election
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RUNOFF
J. Gregory Howard
34.61%
2,017 votes
RUNOFF
Fred Clayton
30.22%
1,761 votes
Clara Richardson-Olguin
24.3%
1,416 votes
Louis Ligon
10.86%
633 votes
Candidates (4)
Clara Richardson-Olguin
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Fred Clayton
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J. Gregory Howard
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Louis Ligon
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