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| Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office July 20, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Sonny Dixon |
| Constituency | 150th district (1997–2003) 123rd district (2003–2005) 164th district (2005–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1954-07-03)July 3, 1954 (age 71) Lyons, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janice Stephens |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Richmond Hill, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Pharmacist, politician |
| Known for | 2000 Stephens-Day property tax limit measure |
James R. Stephens (born July 3, 1954) is anAmerican pharmacist and politician from Georgia. Stephens is aRepublican member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 164th District. Stephens has served in theGeorgia House of Representatives since 1997.
On July 3, 1954, Stephens was born inLyons, Georgia, U.S.[1]
In 1978, Stephens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Armstrong State & Mercer University.[1]
In 1978, Stephens became apharmacist, until 1998.[1]
In 1991, Stephens was elected to theGarden CityCouncil.[1]
Stephens was elected and sworn in as aRepublican member of theGeorgia House of Representatives on July 20, 1997.[2]
On November 2, 2004, Stephens won the election unopposed for District 164.[3] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Stephens won the election and continued serving District 164. Stephens defeated Alicia Scott with 52.46% of the votes.[4] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Stephens won the election and continued serving District 164. Stephens defeated Marcus Thompson with 52.56% of the votes.[5][6][1]
Stephens is known for the author of 2000 Stephens-Day property tax limit measure, which passed and became effective January 1, 2001.[7][6]
Stephens' wife is Janice Stephens. They have two children. Stephens and his family live inGarden City, Georgia and currently live inSavannah, Georgia.[6][1]
| Georgia House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 150th district 1997–2003 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Kenneth W. "Ken" Birdsong | Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 123rd district 2003–2005 | Succeeded by Alberta Anderson |
| Preceded by A. Richard Royal | Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives from the 164th district 2005–present | Incumbent |
