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J. Craig Gordon

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J. Craig Gordon
Prior offices:
Georgia House of Representatives District 163
Years in office: 2007 - 2021
Successor:Derek Mallow (D)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 6, 2018
Personal
Profession
CEO, Statewide Healthcare Incorporated
Contact

J. Craig Gordon (Democratic Party) was a member of theGeorgia House of Representatives, representingDistrict 163. Gordon assumed office on January 8, 2007. Gordon left office on January 11, 2021.

Gordon (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theGeorgia House of Representatives to representDistrict 163. Gordon won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Biography

Gordon was born on May 7, 1977. His professional experience includes working as an intern at Walt Disney World MGM Studios, CEO of Statewide Healthcare Inc., and assistant director of marketing with Savannah International Trade Center.[1]

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Gordon was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2017
Economic Development and Tourism
Health and Human Services
Retirement
Special Rules

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2015
Economic Development and Tourism
Health and Human Services
Retirement
Special Rules

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2013
Economic Development and Tourism
Health and Human Services
Retirement
Special Rules

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2011
Economic Development and Tourism
Health and Human Services
Retirement
Special Rules

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gordon served on the following committees:

Georgia committee assignments, 2009
Economic Development and Tourism
Health and Human Services
Retirement

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according toBillTrack50 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

2020

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

J. Craig Gordon did not file to run for re-election.

2018

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 163

IncumbentJ. Craig Gordon won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 163 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of J. Craig Gordon
J. Craig Gordon (D)
 
100.0
 
14,959

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Total votes: 14,959
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 163

IncumbentJ. Craig Gordon advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 163 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of J. Craig Gordon
J. Craig Gordon
 
100.0
 
3,703

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Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 3,703
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2016

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theGeorgia 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.

IncumbentJ. Craig Gordon ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 163 general election.[2][3]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 163 General Election, 2016
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngJ. Craig GordonIncumbent (unopposed)100.00%15,649
Total Votes15,649
Source:Georgia Secretary of State


IncumbentJ. Craig Gordon ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 163 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 163 Democratic Primary, 2016
PartyCandidate
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngJ. Craig GordonIncumbent (unopposed)



2014

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for theGeorgia 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 onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. IncumbentJ. Craig Gordon was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]

2012

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2012

Gordon ran in the2012 election forGeorgia House of Representatives District 163. Gordon ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. He was unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9][10]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 163, General Election, 2012
PartyCandidateVote %Votes
    DemocraticGreen check mark transparent.pngJ. Craig GordonIncumbent100%15,133
Total Votes15,133

2010

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2010

Gordon ran for re-election to the 162nd District seat in 2010. He did not have any opposition in the July 20 primary or in the general election onNovember 2, 2010.[11]

Georgia House of Representatives, District 162 (2010)
CandidatesVotesPercent
Green check mark transparent.pngJ. Craig Gordon (D)9,355100.0%

2008

In 2008 Gordon was re-elected to the Georgia House of Representatives District 162. Gordon (D) ran unopposed and finished with 14,940 votes.[12] Gordon raised $5,085 for his campaign fund.[13]

Georgia House of Representatives District 162
CandidatesVotes
Green check mark transparent.pngJ. Craig Gordon (D)14,940

Campaign finance summary


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J. Craig Gordon campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018Georgia House of Representatives District 163Won general$8,600 N/A**
2016Georgia House of Representatives, District 163Won$6,250 N/A**
2014Georgia House of Representatives, District 163Won$5,100 N/A**
2012Georgia State House, District 163Won$5,000 N/A**
2010Georgia State House, District 162Won$9,289 N/A**
2008Georgia State House, District 162Won$5,085 N/A**
2006Georgia State House, District 162Won$29,655 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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Gordon is a member of 100 Black Men of Savannah, Coastal Network Group, and the Capitol City Bank & Trust Advisory Board.[1]

Scorecards

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2020

In 2020, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
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Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
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2019

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In 2019, theGeorgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2018

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In 2018, theGeorgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.

Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2017

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In 2017, theGeorgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.

Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on social issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on children's education.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2016

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2016, click [show].   

In 2016, theGeorgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.

Legislators are scored on their stances on economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2015

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In 2015, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.

Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2014

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2014, click [show].   

In 2014, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2013

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2013, click [show].   

In 2013, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.


2012

To view all the scorecards we found for this legislator in 2012, click [show].   

In 2012, theGeorgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

External links

Footnotes

  1. 1.01.1Project Vote Smart - Rep. Gordon
  2. Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
  3. Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
  4. Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
  5. Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
  6. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
  7. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed May 28, 2014
  8. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
  9. Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
  10. Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
  11. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
  12. Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 16, 2014
  13. Campaign funds
Political offices
Preceded by
Ben Watson (R)
Georgia House of Representatives District 163
2013–2021
Succeeded by
Derek Mallow (D)
Preceded by
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Georgia House of Representatives District 162
2007–2013
Succeeded by
Bob Bryant (D)


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