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  Ralston, David
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AffiliationRepublican  
<-  2012-01-01  
 
NameDavid Ralston
Address9431 Blue Ridge Dr
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513, United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
Born March 14, 1954
DiedNovember 16, 2022 (68 years)
ContributorJoshua L.
Last ModifedRob Ritchie
Nov 16, 2022 03:46pm
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InfoBorn March 14, 1954 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia
Married to Jane B. Ralston
Two Children - Elizabeth and Matt
Gilmer High School
North Georgia College & State University; University of Georgia Law School - B.A. Political Science, J.D.
Attorney
Public Office


Elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2002
Served in Georgia State Senate 1993-1999 - Republican Nominee for Attorney General of Georgia 1998
Community Involvement


Past President, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
Past President, Blue Ridge Moutain Arts Association


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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Feb 14, 2019 09:00pm News Alleged victims say powerful Georgia lawmaker repeatedly delays cases  Article RBH 

DISCUSSION
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FAMILY
Wife Sheree Ralston 00, 0000-

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  11/08/2022 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/24/2022 GA State House 007 - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/11/2021 GA Speaker of the House Won 93.49% (+86.98%)
  11/09/2020 GA Speaker of the House - R Caucus Vote Won 97.83% (+95.65%)
  11/03/2020 GA State House 007 Won 83.75% (+67.49%)
  06/09/2020 GA State House 007 - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/14/2019 GA Speaker of the House Won 94.19% (+88.37%)
  11/06/2018 GA State House 007 Won 84.34% (+68.69%)
  05/22/2018 GA State House 007 - R Primary Won 74.10% (+48.19%)
  01/09/2017 GA Speaker of the House Won 96.57% (+93.14%)
  11/08/2016 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/24/2016 GA State House 007 - R Primary Won 66.04% (+32.07%)
  01/12/2015 GA Speaker of the House Won 96.59% (+93.18%)
  11/04/2014 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  05/20/2014 GA State House 007 - R Primary Won 64.76% (+29.53%)
  01/14/2013 GA Speaker of the House Won 89.89% (+79.78%)
  11/06/2012 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  07/31/2012 GA State House 007- R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/03/2011 GA Speaker of the House Won 93.96% (+87.92%)
  11/02/2010 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  07/20/2010 GA State House 007 - R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/11/2010 GA Speaker of the House Won 66.67% (+33.33%)
  12/17/2009 GA Speaker of the House - R Caucus Vote Won 53.40% (+6.80%)
  12/17/2008 GA Speaker of the House - R Caucus Vote Lost 25.00% (-50.00%)
  11/04/2008 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  07/15/2008 GA State House 007- R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/11/2007 GA State House Judiciary Non-Civil Chair Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/07/2006 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  07/18/2006 GA State House 007- R Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  01/20/2005 GA State House Judiciary Non-Civil Chair Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2004 GA State House 007 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  07/20/2004 GA State House 007 - R Primary Won 59.60% (+19.20%)
  11/05/2002 GA State House 006 Won 75.24% (+50.47%)
  11/03/1998 GA Attorney General Lost 45.29% (-5.60%)
  08/11/1998 GA Attorney General - R Runoff Won 62.23% (+24.46%)
  07/21/1998 GA Attorney General - R Primary Won 27.06% (+0.47%)
  11/05/1996 GA State Senate 51 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1994 GA State Senate 51 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 GA State Senate 51 Won 59.05% (+18.09%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  05/24/2022 GA US Senate - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-68.18%)
  05/22/2018 GA Governor - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-39.01%)
  07/20/2010 GA Attorney General - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-39.86%)
ENDORSEMENTS
GA Speaker of the House - R Caucus Vote - Nov 14, 2022 R Jon Burns
GA Governor - R Primary - May 24, 2022 R Brian Kemp
GA US Senate - Special Election - Nov 03, 2020 R Doug Collins
GA State House 071 - Special - Sep 03, 2019 R Marcy Westmoreland-Sakrison
GA State House 005 - Special Runoff - Feb 05, 2019 R Jesse Vaughn
GA State House 131 - R Primary - May 22, 2018 R Johnnie L. Caldwell, Jr.
GA State House 008 - R Primary - May 22, 2018 R Mickey Cummings
GA Amendment 2: Additional Sex Crimes Penalties - Nov 08, 2016 YES Yes
GA Amendment 3: Replace Judicial Qualifications Commission - Nov 08, 2016 YES Yes
GA Amendment 4: Fireworks Tax Revenue - Nov 08, 2016 YES Yes
GA Amendment 1: Opportunity School District - Nov 08, 2016 YES Yes
GA US Senate - R Primary - May 24, 2016 R Johnny Isakson
GA District 09 - R Primary - Jul 31, 2012 R Doug Collins
GA Insurance Commissioner - R Primary - Jul 20, 2010 R Tom Knox
GA District 7 - R Primary - Jul 20, 2010 R Clay Cox
GA Secretary of State - R Primary - Jul 20, 2010 R Brian Kemp
GA Governor - R Primary - Jul 20, 2010 R Nathan Deal