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Rep. Rob Woodall (R-Ga.)

  • District: 7th District, East of Atlanta -- outer Atlanta suburbs
  • Residence: Lawrenceville
  • Born: February 11, 1970; Athens, Ga.
  • Religion: Methodist
  • Family: Single
  • Education: Furman U., B.A. 1992 (political science); U. of Georgia, J.D. 1997
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: No previous office; U.S. House, 2011-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2010 (1st term); Defeated Doug Heckman, D, to succeed John Linder, R, who retired
  • Committee Assignments: Budget; Rules (Legislative & Budget Process)
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State Information: 7th District, East of Atlanta -- outer Atlanta suburbs

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Rob Woodall (R) 160,898 67.1%
Doug Heckman (D) 78,996 32.9%
2008 general John Linder (R) 209,354 62%
Doug Heckman (D) 128,159 38%
2006 general John Linder (R) 130,561 70.9%
Allan Burns (D) 53,553 29.1%
2004 general John Linder (R) 258,982 100%
2002 general John Linder (R) 138,997 78.9%
Michael Berlon (D) 37,124 21.1%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 39% John McCain: 60%
2004 John Kerry: 30.28% George W. Bush: 69.16%
2000 Al Gore: 30.13% George W. Bush: 66.45%

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