| Current Office: | State House (GA) - District 15, Republican |
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| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Last Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Spouse: Marijon; 2 Children: Kory, Kerron |
| Home City: | Cartersville, GA |
Summary
Representative Paul R. Battles
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
SB 410 - Requires numerical school ratings based on student performance
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 29, 2012
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Education
- Improving reading comprehension scores to grade level by third grade year to ensure success throughout the academic career - Providing career academies for middle ...
Issue Position: Economic Development
- Maintaining a solid manufacturing base which provides high-tech jobs and encourages a sound economic tax structure - Providing incentives for industrial opportunities to facilitate ...
Issue Position: Transportation
More Public Statements
- Finding alternative sources for funding transportation systems - Soliciting private sector support for transportation projects by including appropriate incentives and assistance - Supporting the ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score | F |
| 2010 | National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights | A |
| 2009-2010 | Georgia National Federation of Independent Business Positions | 100% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Other/Single Issue Groups ($600.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Paul Battles refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Email
paul.battles@house.ga.gov
District Email
p.battles@yahoo.com
Capitol Website
http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/house/bios/battlesPaul.htm
Capitol
401 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-0152
District
PO Box 3877
Cartersville, GA 30120
Phone: 678-315-9840 (Cell)
Phone: 770-382-9965 (Home)
