Sam Teasley
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Sam Teasley (Republican Party) was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 37. Teasley assumed office in 2013. Teasley left office in 2019.
Teasley (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 37. Teasley lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
At the time of his service in the legislature, Teasley's professional experience included working as a realtor with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Education |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Ethics |
| • Insurance |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Teasley served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Education |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Ethics |
| • Insurance |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Teasley served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Banks and Banking |
| • Education |
| • Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications |
| • Insurance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Teasley served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Banks and Banking |
| • Code Revision |
| • Education |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 37
Mary Frances Williams defeated incumbent Sam Teasley in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 37 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Frances Williams (D) | 50.4 | 11,928 |
 | Sam Teasley (R) | 49.6 | 11,755 | |
| Total votes: 23,683 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 37
Mary Frances Williams defeated Ragin Edwards and Bill Bolton in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 37 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Frances Williams | 70.0 | 1,964 |
 | Ragin Edwards | 18.3 | 514 | |
 | Bill Bolton | 11.7 | 327 | |
| Total votes: 2,805 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Sam Teasley advanced from the Republican primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 37 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Teasley | 100.0 | 3,012 |
| Total votes: 3,012 | |||
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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 Sam Teasley defeated Bill Bolton in the Georgia House of Representatives District 37 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 37 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sam Teasley Incumbent |
56.93% | 13,965 | |
| Democratic | Bill Bolton | 43.07% | 10,567 | |
| Total Votes | 24,532 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Bill Bolton ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 37 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Bill Bolton (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Sam Teasley ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 37 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Sam Teasley 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. W.R. "Bill" Bolton was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Samuel K. "Sam" Teasley was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bolton was defeated by Teasley in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Teasley Incumbent |
62.5% | 10,054 | |
| Democratic | Bill Bolton | 37.5% | 6,038 | |
| Total Votes | 16,092 | |||
2012
Teasley ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 37. Teasley ran unopposed in the Republican primary on July 31, 2012. Bill Bolton ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8] Teasley defeated Bill Bolton in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Teasley Incumbent |
59.5% | 13,427 | |
| Democratic | Bill Bolton | 40.5% | 9,137 | |
| Total Votes | 22,564 | |||
2010
Teasley did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary. He defeated incumbent Pat Dooley (D) in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 38 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sam Teasley (R)
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6,395 | 56.8% | ||
| Pat Dooley (D) | 4,862 | 43.2% | ||
Campaign themes
2014
Teasley's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[11]
Job Creation
- Excerpt: " Government is not the source of economic growth, but it can foster an environment that encourages or discourages it. Sam is committed to making Georgia one of the most desirable places for a business, whether a small business or a large one, to set up shop. As more businesses are started, or choose to locate here, the jobs created will provide the growth we need to get our economy moving again."
Education
- Excerpt: " Our schools must prepare our children to compete and win in the global marketplace and to value the unique freedoms we enjoy as Americans. The investment in our future as a state and as a nation through the education of our children should always be at the forefront of our minds. There is no one more committed to character development and educational learning than a parent. We must empower parents so that they can make the right choices for their children."
Government Accountability
- Excerpt: " Elected officials are duty bound to guard the citizens’ interests and spend the taxpayers’ money wisely. Thankfully, Georgia’s Constitution requires that the state’s budget be balanced each year – avoiding the mess that politicians in Washington D.C. create by borrowing against our future, our children’s future, and our grandchildren’s future. Just like a family that has to balance its checkbook and choose its priorities on what it will spend, so must government. Sam is committed to not passing on a legacy of debt and government dependency to future generations."
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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At the time of his service in the legislature, Teasley and his wife, Michelle, had three children.
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
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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
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010
- Sam Teasley on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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
- ↑ samteasley.com, "Issues & Views," accessed September 2, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Terry Johnson (D) |
Georgia House District 37 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Mary Frances Williams (D) |
| Preceded by Pat Dooley |
Georgia House District 38 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by David Wilkerson (D) |
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