Greg Kirk
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Greg Kirk | |
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| Member of the Georgia Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John Crosby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 24, 1963 Americus, Georgia, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
Greg M. Kirk (born September 24, 1963) is an American politician from Americus, Georgia. He is a member of the Georgia State Senate from the 13th District, representing, since 2014, the Georgian counties of Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Lee, Tift, Turner, Worth and parts of Sumter and Wilcox.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.
Personal life
Kirk graduated with a master's degree in Psychology from Troy State University. He and his wife, Rosalyn, have seven children and five grandchildren. They currently reside in Americus, Georgia.[1]
Georgia State Senate Committee Memberships
As of the 2017 Georgia Legislative Session, Sen. Kirk served on the following committees:[2]
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
- Health and Human Services
- Insurance and Labor and
- Judiciary
Election history
2014 Republican Primary Election
In the 2014 Republican Primary Election, Kirk defeated fellow Republican candidate, Bryce A. Johnson, by a total of 50.9% (6,826 votes) to 49.1% (6,597 votes).[2] Kirk did not face opposition in the 2014 General Election.
2016 General Election
In the 2016 General Election, Kirk defeated Democratic candidate, Ruenett Melton, by a total of 72.09% (43,534 votes) to 27.91% (16,853 votes).[2]
References
- ^ a b "Greg Kirk" (PDF). Georgia State Senate.
- ^ a b c "Greg Kirk". Ballotpedia.