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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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46 %
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[21st of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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54 %
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[29th of 50]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > seat plurality
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1
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[23rd of 45]
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109th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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7/6 |
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109th United States Congress > Senate > Republican > seat plurality
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2
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[7th of 37]
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109th United States Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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2/0 |
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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46% |
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[21st of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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54% |
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[30th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican > Seat plurality
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1 |
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[29th of 50]
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109th US Congress > House of Representatives > Republican/Democrat
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7/6 |
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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0% |
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[48th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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100% |
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[19th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican > Seat plurality
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2 |
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[19th of 50]
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109th US Congress > Senate > Republican/Democrat
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2/0 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic > seat plurality
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-1
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[30th of 47]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Democratic/Republican
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6/7 |
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Democrats
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46 %
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[30th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > House of Representatives > Percentage > Republicans
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54 %
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[21st of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic > seat plurality
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-2
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[26th of 35]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Democratic/Republican
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0/2 |
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Democrats
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0 %
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[45th of 50]
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110th United States Congress > Senate > Percentage > Republicans
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100 %
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[10th of 50]
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1972 Election > Youth voter turnout
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39% |
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[38th of 41]
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2000 Election > Youth voter turnout
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33% |
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[29th of 41]
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2004 Election > Total registered voters
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3,948,000 |
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[11th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total voted
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3,332,000 |
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[11th of 51]
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2004 Election > Total votes as percentage
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52.6% |
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[47th of 51]
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2004 Election > Voting age population
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5,866,000 |
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[10th of 51]
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2004 Election > Youth voter turnout
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45% |
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[22nd of 41]
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Article Seven of the United States Constitution > Headline text > Date
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January 2, 1788 |
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Confederate Memorial Day > Date
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April 26 |
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Confederate States of America > Admitted
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February 8 1861 |
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Confederate States of America > Readmitted to the Union
1st Date July 21 1868;
2nd Date July 15 1870 |
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Confederate States of America > Secession ordinance
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January 19 1861 |
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Confederate States of America > Under predominant Union control
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1,865 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1789
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3 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1790
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2 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1800
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4 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1810
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6 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1820
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7 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1830
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9 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1840
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8 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1850
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8 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1860
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7 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1870
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9 |
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1880
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10
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[13th of 44]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1890
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11
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[10th of 45]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1900
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11
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[11th of 46]
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congressional apportionment > 1789–1910 > 1910
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12
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[10th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1920
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12
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[10th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1930
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10
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[14th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1940
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10
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[13th of 48]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1950
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10
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[13th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1960
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10
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[13th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1970
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10
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[13th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1980
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10
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[12th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 1990
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11
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[12th of 50]
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congressional apportionment > 1920-present > 2000
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13
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[9th of 50]
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Current US governors > State governors > Party
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Republican |
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Current US governors > State governors > Seat Up
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2010 (term limits) |
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Current US governors > State governors > Took office
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2,003 |
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Electoral Votes
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15 |
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[11th of 51]
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Governor
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Sonny Perdue |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Incumbent
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Roy Barnes |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Outcome
Sonny Perdue (R) 51.4%
Roy Barnes (D) 46.2% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Party
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Democratic |
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gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Status
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Defeated |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Election Results
Sonny Perdue (R) 58%
Mark Taylor (D) 38%
Garrett Hayes (L) 4% |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Incumbent
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Sonny Perdue |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Party
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Republican |
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gubernatorial elections, 2006 > elections > Status
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Re-elected |
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Gun Laws > Permits
Georgia does not require a permit to purchase firearms. A permit is required to carry a concealed handgun. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited firearms
It is illegal, with limited exceptions, to possess a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, or machine gun. |
Gun Laws > Prohibited persons
State law prohibits possession of a firearm by a person who is on probation as a first offender or has been convicted of a felony in Georgia or elsewhere. A person under the age of 18 may only possess a handgun in certain circumstances, unless the person has been convicted of a forcible offense or adjudicated delinquent. A handgun cannot be sold to a person who is prohibited by State or Federal law, or has been involuntarily hospitalized within the preceding 5 years. |
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Lieutenant governor
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Casey Cagle |
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Lieutenant governors > Party
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Republican |
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Lieutenant governors > Term > Ends
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2,010 |
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Lieutenant governors > Took > Office
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2,006 |
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Patents Issued
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23,774 |
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[21st of 54]
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Patents Issued (per capita)
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2.62 per 1,000 people |
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[38th of 54]
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Pet skunk > Legality of skunk ownership
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Illegal |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Lower House Majority
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Republican 106-73 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > Upper House Majority
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Republican 34-22 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Delegation
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Republican 7-6 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US House Majority
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Republican 7-6 |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class I
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none |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class II
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Republican |
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Political party strength > Current party strength > US Senate Class III
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Republican |
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Reconstruction > Significant dates > Democratic Party Establishes Control
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November 1, 1871 |
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Reconstruction > Significant dates > Joined Confederacy
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February 4, 1861 |
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Reconstruction > Significant dates > Readmitted into Union
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July 15, 1870 |
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Reconstruction era > Reconstruction State-by-state – Significant dates > Joined Confederacy
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February 4, 1861 |
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Reconstruction era > Reconstruction State-by-state – Significant dates > Readmitted into Union
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July 15, 1870 |
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Reconstruction era > Reconstruction State-by-state – Significant dates > Seceded from Union
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January 19, 1861 |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Current Governor
George E. "Sonny" Perdue III |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Seat Up
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2010 (term limits) |
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Republican Governors Association > Current Republican governors > Took office
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2,003 |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Ban on
Marriage and
civil union |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Date
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November 2004 |
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > No vote
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24 %
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[23rd of 28]
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Same-sex marriage legislation > Efforts to define marriage by constitutional amendment > Yes vote
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76 %
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[8th of 28]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Base Fine Before fees
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$15.00 |
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[42nd of 48]
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Original effective date
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September 1, 1988 |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Type of Law
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Primary Enforcement |
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Seat belt legislation > The laws > Who is covered
Age 6-17 in all seats; Age 18+ in front seats |
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Seats in the House of Representatives
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13 seats |
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[9th of 50]
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Secretary of State > Official site
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/ |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Incumbent
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Richard Russell, Jr. |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1960 > Senate contests in 1960 > Status
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Re-elected, unopposed |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Incumbent
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Herman E. Talmadge |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Opposing Candidates
E. Earl Patton (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1968 > Senate contests in 1968 > Status
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Re-elected, 77.5 - 22.5 |
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Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Incumbent
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David H. Gambrell |
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Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Opposing Candidates
Sam Nunn (Democrat)
Fletcher Thompson (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Party
Democrat |
Senate elections, 1972 > Senate contests in 1972 > Status
Defeated in primary: Democratic victory, 54.0 - 46.0 |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Incumbent
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Herman E. Talmadge |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Opposing Candidates
Jerry Johnson (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1974 > Senate contests in 1974 > Status
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Re-elected, 71.7 - 28.2 |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Incumbent
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Herman E. Talmadge |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1980 > Senate contests in 1980 > Status
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Defeated, 50.9 - 49.1 |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Incumbent
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Sam Nunn |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Opposing Candidates
Jon M. Hicks (Republican) |
Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1984 > Senate contests in 1984 > Status
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Re-elected, 79.9 - 20.1 |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Incumbent
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Mack Mattingly |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Opposing Candidates
Wyche Fowler, Jr. (Democrat) |
Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Party
Republican |
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Senate elections, 1986 > Senate contests in 1986 > Status
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Defeated, 50.9 - 49.1 |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Incumbent
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Sam Nunn |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Party
Democrat |
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Senate elections, 1990 > Senate contests in 1990 > Status
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Re-elected, unopposed |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Incumbent
Paul D. Coverdell |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Opposing Candidates
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Michael Coles (Democrat) |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Party
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Republican |
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Senate elections, 1998 > Senate contests in 1998 > Status
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Re-elected, 52 - 45 |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Incumbent
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Zell Miller |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Opposing Candidates
Mack Mattingly (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2000 > Senate contests in 2000 > Status
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Re-elected, 58 - 38 |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Incumbent
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Max Cleland |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Opposing Candidates
Saxby Chambliss (Republican) |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2002 > Senate contests in 2002 > Status
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Defeated, 53 - 46 |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Incumbent
Zell Miller
(retired) |
Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Opponents
Denise Majette (D) 40%
Allen Buckley (L) 2% |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Party
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Democrat |
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Senate elections, 2004 > Senate contests in 2004 > Result
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Johnny Isakson (R) 58% |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > 2002 Election Results
Max Cleland (D) 46%; Saxby Chambliss (R) 53%; Other 1% |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Incumbent
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Saxby Chambliss (R) |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Possible opposing candidates
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Vernon Jones (D) |
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Senate elections, 2008 > Senate contests in 2008 > Status
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Running for Re-election |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > 2004 Election Results
Johnny Isakson (R) 58%; Denise Majette (D) 40%; Other 2% |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Incumbent
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Johnny Isakson |
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Senate elections, 2010 > Senate contests in 2010 > Party
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Republican |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Current Governor
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Sonny Perdue |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Elected/took office
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2,002 |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Party
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Republican |
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Southern Governors Association > Current Southern Governors > Seat Up
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2010 (term-limited) |
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State Attorney General > Current Attorney General
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Thurbert Baker |
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State Attorney General > Party
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Democratic |
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State Attorney General > Term expires
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2,011 |
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State Attorney General > Took office
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1,997 |
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State court > Nomenclature > Court of Last Resort
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Supreme Court |
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State court > Nomenclature > Intermediate Appellate Court
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Court of Appeals |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Lieutenant Governor
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Secretary of State
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Republican |
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Statewide Office party strength > Current Party Strength > Treasurer
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Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Incumbent
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George Busbee |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Rodney M. Cook (Republican) 19.3% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1978 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 80.7% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Incumbent
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George Busbee |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Joe Frank Harris (Democratic) 62.8%
Robert H. Bell (Republican) 37.2% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1982 > Election results > Status
Term-limited, Democratic victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Incumbent
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Joe Frank Harris |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Guy Davis (Republican) 29.5% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1986 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 70.5% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Incumbent
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Joe Frank Harris |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Zell Miller (Democratic) 52.9%
Johnny Isakson (Republican) 44.5%
Carole Ann Rand (Libertarian) 2.3% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1990 > Election results > Status
Term-limited, Democratic victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Incumbent
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Zell Miller |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1994 > Election results > Status
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Re-elected, 51.05% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Incumbent
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Zell Miller |
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US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Opposing Candidates
Roy Barnes (Democratic) 52.5%
Guy Millner (Republican) 44.0%
Jack Cashin (Libertarian) 3.4% |
US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Party
Democratic |
US gubernatorial elections, 1998 > Summary of results > Status
Term-limited, Democratic victory |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Incumbent
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Roy Barnes |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Opposing Candidates
Sonny Perdue (Republican) 51.4%
Garrett Hayes (Libertarian) 2.3% |
US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Party
Democratic |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2002 > Election results > Status
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Defeated, 46.3% |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Incumbent
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Sonny Perdue |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Party
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Republican |
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US gubernatorial elections, 2006 > Elections > Status
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Re-elected |
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US Presidents by place of primary affiliation > Number
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1 |
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[14th of 18]
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