Jay Powell
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Jay Powell was a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 171. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008. Powell died on November 25, 2019.[1]
Biography
Powell's professional experience included working as an attorney.[2]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Powell was assigned to the following committees:
- Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- House Rules Committee, Chairman
- Ways and Means Committee
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2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • MARTOC |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • MARTOC |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Subcommittee Chair |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice Chair |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Children and Youth |
| • Governmental Affairs |
| • Judiciary |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 171
Incumbent Jay Powell won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 171 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jay Powell (R) | 100.0 | 13,765 |
| Total votes: 13,765 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 171
Incumbent Jay Powell advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 171 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jay Powell | 100.0 | 2,495 |
| Total votes: 2,495 | |||
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2016
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.
Incumbent Jay Powell ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 171 general election.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 171 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jay Powell Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,662 | |
| Total Votes | 14,662 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jay Powell ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 171 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 171 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Jay Powell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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 Alfred J. "Jay" Powell, Jr. was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
2012
Powell ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 171. Powell ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Jewell D. Howard ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10] Powell defeated Jewell D. Howard in the general election.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jay Powell Incumbent |
59.1% | 10,695 | |
| Democratic | Jewell D. Howard | 40.9% | 7,387 | |
| Total Votes | 18,082 | |||
2010
Powell ran for re-election to the 171st District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary. Powell defeated James Timmons (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[12]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 171 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jay Powell (R)
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6,361 | 60.5% | ||
| James Timmons (D) | 4,151 | 39.5% | ||
2008
In 2008 Powell was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 171. Powell (R) ran unopposed and finished with 11,114 votes.[13] Powell raised $15,210 for his campaign fund.[14]
| Georgia House of Representatives District 171 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jay Powell (R)
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11,114 | |||
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2019
In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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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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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Jay Powell on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ The Fresno Bee, "Georgia Rep. Jay Powell dies at GOP leadership meeting," November 26, 2019
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Powell
- ↑ 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 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
- ↑ Campaign funds
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| Preceded by - |
Georgia House of Representatives District 171 2009-2019 |
Succeeded by Joe Campbell (R) |
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