David Wilkerson (Georgia)
2011 - Present
2027
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David Wilkerson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 38. He assumed office in 2011. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.
Wilkerson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 38. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Wilkerson earned his B.S. in accounting from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. His professional experience includes working as a project consultant at Resources Global Professionals.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Wilkerson was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
- Education Committee
- Juvenile Justice Committee
- House Retirement Committee
2021-2022
Wilkerson was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
- House Ethics Committee
- Juvenile Justice Committee
- House Retirement Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Science and Technology Committee
2019-2020
Wilkerson was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight Committee
- Juvenile Justice Committee
- House Retirement Committee
- House Science and Technology Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Retirement |
| • Science and Technology |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wilkerson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Retirement |
| • Science and Technology |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilkerson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Juvenile Justice |
| • Retirement |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilkerson served on the following committees:
| Georgia committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight |
| • Children and Youth |
| • Retirement |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson (D) | 100.0 | 25,094 | |
| Total votes: 25,094 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson defeated Martine Maignan in the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson | 79.9 | 3,948 | |
| Martine Maignan | 20.1 | 993 | ||
| Total votes: 4,941 | ||||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson (D) | 100.0 | 18,275 | |
| Total votes: 18,275 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson | 100.0 | 6,264 | |
| Total votes: 6,264 | ||||
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2020
See also: Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson (D) | 100.0 | 25,015 | |
| Total votes: 25,015 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson | 100.0 | 9,857 | |
| Total votes: 9,857 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson won election in the general election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson (D) | 100.0 | 19,321 | |
| Total votes: 19,321 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Wilkerson advanced from the Democratic primary for Georgia House of Representatives District 38 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Wilkerson | 100.0 | 3,433 | |
| Total votes: 3,433 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016.
Incumbent David Wilkerson ran unopposed in the Georgia House of Representatives District 38 general election.[1][2]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 38 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Wilkerson Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 19,547 | |
| Total Votes | 19,547 | |||
| Source: Georgia Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent David Wilkerson defeated Connie Taylor in the Georgia House of Representatives District 38 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | David Wilkerson Incumbent |
63.95% | 1,316 | |
| Democratic | Connie Taylor | 36.05% | 742 | |
| Total Votes | 2,058 | |||
2014
Elections for the Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent David L. Wilkerson defeated Connie M. Taylor in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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David Wilkerson Incumbent |
60.9% | 1,487 |
| Connie M. Taylor | 39.1% | 953 |
| Total Votes | 2,440 | |
2012
Wilkerson ran in the 2012 election for Georgia House of Representatives District 38. Wilkerson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 31, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[8] Wilkerson ran unopposed in the general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | David Wilkerson Incumbent |
100% | 18,115 | |
| Total Votes | 18,115 | |||
2010
Wilkerson had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 33 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Wilkerson (D)
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11,945 | 100.0% | ||
Wilkerson defeated incumbent Don Wix in the July 20 primary.[11]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 33 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Wilkerson
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1,608 | 52.3% | ||
| Don Wix | 1,464 | 47.7% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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2016
Wilkerson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[12]
Education funding
- Excerpt: "As a parent of two middle school students in Cobb County public schools, David understands the importance of a quality education that is properly funded. He has pushed to increase funding in K-12 education after years of cuts by Republicans."
Making college affordable
- Excerpt: "Due to rising costs and cuts to the HOPE scholarship, the dream of a college education is out of reach for too many families. Our students need more than a high school diploma to succeed and David is working to make that a reality."
Progressive Democrat
- Excerpt: "David is proud to be a Democrat and as a leader in the Democratic Caucus he continues to push for our progressive values. He has fought against guns in our schools and on college campuses. He is pro-choice and believes in equal rights for all citizens."
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2024
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In 2024, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 28.
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2023
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In 2023, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 to March 29.
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2022
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In 2022, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to April 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to March 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 26. The session was suspended from March 13 through June 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 2.
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2018
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In 2018, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 29.
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2017
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In 2017, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through March 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the Georgia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through March 24.
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2015
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In 2015, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2.
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2014
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In 2014, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2013
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In 2013, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21.
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2012
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In 2012, the Georgia State Legislature was in session from January 9 through March 29.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Georgia House of Representatives District 38 |
Officeholder Georgia House of Representatives District 38 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed August 17, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General Election results," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Qualifying Candidate Information," accessed March 13, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "General primary results," accessed May 24, 2016
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed March 10, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed May 28, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "GA - Election Results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division, "Candidate List," accessed May 29, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Elections Division, "2012 Election Results" accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Georgia Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 16, 2014
- ↑ Wilkerson for Cobb, "Issues," accessed May 3, 2016
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Georgia House of Representatives District 38 2011-Present |
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