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Scott Clifford Hilton

REPUBLICAN

Scott Clifford Hilton is running for Georgia State Representative, District 48, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Scott Hilton is originally from Wichita, Kansas. He received his bachelor's degree in finance and international; business from Georgetown University and his master's degree in capital markets from Emory University.. He and his wife, Meredith, live with their three children in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. They attend Perimeter Church in Johns Creek.

Professional background

Scott currently works as a managing director for High Peak Capital. he previously worked as senior vice president in commercial banking at SouthState Bank, executive director of the office of Brian Kemp, senior vice president in commercial banking at SunTrust, and senior vice president and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Political background

Scott is currently a representative for Georgia House District 48. He was first elected in 2016 but lost reelection in 2018. He then was elected again in 2022 and is now serving his third term.

Economy

As a state representative, voted to cut the state income tax by $1.1 billion, double the homestead exemption from $2000 to $4000, and increase the child tax deduction by $1000 per child.

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Energy & the Environment

As of March 11, 2026, Scott Clifford Hilton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports increasing funding to address maternal mortality, extend paid parental leave, and protect access to IVF in Georgia.

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Voting & Elections

As of March 11, 2026, Scott Clifford Hilton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Public Safety

Advocates for increased pay for law enforcement, hiring more officers, expanding the list of crimes that mandate cash bail, and establishing a commission to "hold rogue prosecutors accountable."

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Education

As a state representative, supported legislation supporting school voucher programs that allow parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

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