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Summary

Representative David Ralston

Full Name: David Ralston
Office: State House (GA) - District 7, Republican
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
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 512 - Amends Provisions Relating to Concealed Weapons Permits
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 7, 2013 - Prohibits certain individuals from obtaining a weapons carry license, including, but not limited to, the following (Secs. 5 9): An individual ...

HB 125 - Amends State Immigration Policy
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

March 4, 2013

HB 178 - Requires Pain Management Clinics to be Licensed
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Feb. 20, 2013 - Requires pain management clinics to be licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board and to renew their licenses biannually with the Board, which may ...

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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
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 92%
2012 American Conservative Union (Georgia State Legislature) Positions 0%
2009 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - Georgia Positions 50%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($185,175.00)
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 2012 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
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Contact Information

District Email
dralston1@etcmail.com

Capitol Email
david.ralston@house.ga.gov

Key Staff Email
dianne.hardin@house.ga.gov

Capitol Website
http://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/member.aspx?Member=189&Session=23

Capitol
332 State Capitol Building
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone: 404-656-5020
Fax: 404-657-8277

District
Post Office Box 188
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Phone: 706-632-2221
Fax: 706-632-6193

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