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Summary

Representative David Ralston

Biographical

Current Office: State House (GA) - District 7, Republican
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
Gender: Male
Family: Spouse: Jane; 2 Children: Elizabeth, Matt
Birth Date: 03/14/1954
Birth Place: Ellijay, GA
Home City: Blue Ridge, GA
Religion: Church of God

Recent Key Votes

HB 347 - Reduces Unemployment Benefits
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 29, 2012

HB 861 - Requires Drug Testing for Certain Welfare Recipients
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 29, 2012

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Recent Public Statements

Deal, House Bolster HOPE Bill

March 1, 2011 - In an overwhelming and bipartisan 152-22 vote, the Georgia House today passed Gov. Nathan Deal's HOPE bill after including the governor's amendment that would make ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score A+
2008 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score A+
2004 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score A
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($146,982.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

David Ralston 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.

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View David Ralston's Georgia State Legislative Election 1996 National Political Awareness Test

Contact Information

District Email
dralston1@etcmail.com

Capitol Email
david.ralston@house.ga.gov

Capitol Website
http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/house/speaker/index.htm

Capitol
332 State Capitol Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-5020
Fax: 404-656-5644

District
Post Office Box 188
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fax: 706-632-6193

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