Ethan Underwood
Ethan Underwood (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 9th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 9, 2020.
Underwood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Underwood is a former 2015 Republican special election candidate for District 24 of the Georgia House of Representatives[1][2]
Biography
Ethan Underwood was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He obtained a B.S. in marketing, magna cum laude, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1998. In 2003, he earned a J.D. with a concentration in business transactions from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and an M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from the University of Tennessee. He was admitted to the Georgia and Tennessee bars in 2004. Underwood is a life member of the National Rifle Association.[3]
Elections
2020
See also: Georgia's 9th Congressional District election, 2020
Georgia's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Republican primary)
Georgia's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 9 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Georgia District 9
Andrew Clyde defeated Devin Pandy in the general election for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Clyde (R) | 78.6 | 292,750 | |
| Devin Pandy (D) | 21.4 | 79,797 | ||
| Total votes: 372,547 | ||||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 9
Devin Pandy defeated Brooke Siskin in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Devin Pandy | 68.5 | 8,019 | |
| Brooke Siskin | 31.5 | 3,692 | ||
| Total votes: 11,711 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 9
Andrew Clyde defeated Matt Gurtler in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Clyde | 56.3 | 50,095 | |
| Matt Gurtler | 43.7 | 38,866 | ||
| Total votes: 88,961 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9
Brooke Siskin and Devin Pandy advanced to a runoff. They defeated Dan Wilson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Brooke Siskin | 41.2 | 12,861 | |
| ✔ | Devin Pandy | 33.6 | 10,476 | |
| Dan Wilson | 25.2 | 7,874 | ||
| Total votes: 31,211 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Antwon Stephens (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Georgia District 9 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Matt Gurtler | 21.0 | 29,426 | |
| ✔ | Andrew Clyde | 18.5 | 25,914 | |
| Kevin Tanner | 15.8 | 22,187 | ||
| Paul C. Broun | 13.3 | 18,627 | ||
| John Wilkinson | 11.6 | 16,314 | ||
| Ethan Underwood | 8.6 | 12,117 | ||
| Kellie Weeks | 4.6 | 6,422 | ||
| Maria Strickland | 3.5 | 4,871 | ||
| Michael Boggus | 3.2 | 4,497 | ||
| Total votes: 140,375 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tyler Tolin (R)
2015
Sheri Smallwood Gilligan (R), Will Kremer (R), Ethan Underwood (R) and David Van Sant (R) faced off in a special election on June 16.[1] Since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, the top two vote-getters, Smallwood Gilligan and Van Sant, met in a runoff election on July 14, which Smallwood Gilligan won.[2][4]
The seat was vacant following Mark Hamilton's (R) resignation on May 11, 2015.[5]
A special election for the position of Georgia House of Representatives District 24 was called for June 16. A runoff election took place on July 14. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 20.[6]
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 24, Runoff election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Sheri Smallwood Gilligan |
75.1% | 2,858 | |
| Republican | David Van Sant | 24.9% | 947 | |
| Total Votes | 3,805 | |||
| Georgia House of Representatives, District 24, Special Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Sheri Smallwood Gilligan (advanced to runoff) |
50% | 1,785 | |
| Republican | David Van Sant (advanced to runoff) |
24.6% | 878 | |
| Republican | Ethan Underwood | 20.7% | 739 | |
| Republican | Will Kremer | 4.8% | 171 | |
| Total Votes | 3,573 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ethan Underwood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Underwood's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am not a politician - I have spent my career as an attorney representing individuals and businesses when they go up against the government. I battle government overreach when it tries to shut down businesses, farms, and churches. I litigate property tax appeals, and fights condemnations. My whole professional career has been spent preventing government from running roughshod over the people it is supposed to serve.
I am a problem-solver who will work tirelessly to protect the ideals of our country and provide real results for Georgia's families. I understand the law, knows how to navigate the political process, and will not back down until we create solutions.
I live in Forsyth County, Georgia with my wife of 22 years, Tiffany, and our four children. Our family attends Mountain Lake Church in Cumming, GA.
D.C. is hostile territory and who we send to Washington matters! I am the only candidate who has the skillset to navigate this environment and get results.
I worry what the future of our country holds if we don't fight the rising support for socialism. I am running for Congress to protect the truths of our country, keep the federal goverhment within its limited duties, and to articulate the opportunities that America creates for all its citizens.
I understand the law, knows how to navigate the political process, and will not back down until we create solutions.
In addition to protecting small businesses, protecting the unborn, and protecting your Second Amendment Rights, I want to work to expand rural broadband and internet access in Northeast Georgia, as well as work to make certain Northeast Georgians have access to quality, privately-run healthcare in every part of the District.
We have to get businesses running again and people back to work. The federal government will have a vital role in helping to rejuvenate the economy, but we need representatives in Congress who will prevent the federal government from expanding its reach into areas of the economy and citizens' lives from which it will never loosen its grip. In addition, this COVID-19 pandemic has exposed major holes in our national security, our healthcare system, and in our economy. We have to bring key manufactured and pharmaceutical products back to U.S. soil, and address our broken immigration system so that we can protect the public health while making certain there are adequate workers in the agricultural and technology industries.
The US House is a true representation of the makeup and beliefs the People of the United States. It is where we discuss issues, policy, and laws that affect all Americans.
We need people with business experience who see how the laws being passed affect people in the real world. Previous political experience is not at all mandatory - what is important is a conviction to act in the best interests of the country, a willingness to listen, and the ability to build consensus around your ideas.
Our greatest challenge over the next decade will be to fix holes in our national security, our healthcare system, and in our economy that have been identified by the COVID-19 crisis. We must renew our commitment to manufacturing and energy independence. We must restock our medical supplies and equip States to be prepared for future pandemics so that our economy does not suffer again like it has in 2020.
I would like to serve on the House Judiciary, Foreign Affairs, and Appropriations Committees.
I do not believe service in Congress should be a career. I am supportive of term limits for representatives and senators.
I greatly respect Rep. Doug Collins and would like to take his place on the House Judiciary Committee.
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Campaign website
Underwood's campaign website stated the following:
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Ethan Underwood has felt a calling to serve others since he was a teenager. As a lawyer with a business education, he stands up for homeowners and business owners, fighting government over-step and protecting private property rights. Ethan is a vibrant leader who has demonstrated a direct, honest and compassionate approach in his law practice, his business relationships and his involvement in the community. As a Trump supporter, Ethan recognizes and calls out exactly what the Democrats are doing — from the divisive impeachment vote to a hostile debate on philosophy, they have stalled true action and launched a full battle on our conservative ideals. He has watched first-hand as the progressive movement has been working to create a populous of citizens who don’t appreciate the very foundation of American values. The narrative of the liberal agenda is that America was built on flawed principles and that our government has never been equal or fair. Now, as some of those citizens are heading into Congress, Ethan is troubled by what his children are being exposed to and what their future may hold. He is running to protect the truth of our country and articulate the opportunities that America creates for all citizens to pursue their dreams. While Washington, DC is embroiled in a hostile, philosophical fight, Northeast Georgia communities care about problems and solutions in real life. As an attorney, Ethan battles our government when they try to shut down businesses and churches, fighting condemnations, or litigating tax appeals. His whole career has prepared him for this next battle:
Ethan understands the law and he knows how to navigate the political process, reach agreements, and not back down until he creates solutions. He will stand with President Trump and articulate what America First means when it comes to the needs and priorities of Georgia’s 9th District. Proven Conservative Leader Ethan has served as Chairman of the Forsyth County Republican Party, as 2nd Vice Chair of the 9th Congressional District Republican Party, and as a member of the Georgia Republican Party’s State Committee. He is a consistent and respected voice within the Republican Party and a champion for conservative ideals. As a lifelong conservative, Ethan helped elect Republicans to all levels of government. Ethan is a conservative fighter who knows how to expose the Democrats and get things done for Georgia. As a property rights attorney, Ethan has stood up for taxpayers against government overreach and WON. Ethan is a conservative fighter who knows how to expose the Democrats and get things done for Georgia. Now, Ethan is taking his fight to Washington to stand up to the Socialists, protect our American ideals, and get results for us. Ethan’s Fight for Our Values:
“As a property rights attorney, I’ve fought big-government and won important battles for Georgia taxpayers. As your Congressman, I’ll fight for our conservative values and get results for our families.” |
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| —Underwood's campaign website (2020)[8] | ||
See also
2020 Elections
- Georgia House of Representatives
- Georgia House of Representatives District 24
- State legislative elections, 2015
- Georgia General Assembly
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 forsythnews.com, "Field set at four in race for Forsyth state House seat," accessed May 22, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for special election," accessed June 17, 2015
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 1, 2020
- ↑ Georgia Election Results, "Statewide results for Special Election Runoff," accessed August 13, 2015
- ↑ Peach Pundit, "Mark Hamilton Resigns," May 11, 2015
- ↑ AJC.com, "What to watch at this weekend’s Georgia GOP convention," accessed May 18, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Underwood's 2020 campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 8, 2020
