Upcoming Elections
Massachusetts Senate
Rep. Jack Kingston
(R-Ga.) 1st District,
Southeast -- Valdosta, Savannah suburbs
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Residence:Savannah
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Born:April 24, 1955; Bryan, Texas
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Religion:Episcopalian
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Family:Wife, Libby Kingston; four children
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Education:U. of Georgia, B.A. 1978 (economics)
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Military service:None
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Career:Insurance broker
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Political Highlights:Ga. House, 1984-92; U.S. House, 1993-present
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Elected:1992 (9th term)
District Information
Election History
| Year |
Election |
Candidate |
Votes |
Percent |
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| 2008 |
general |
Jack Kingston (R) |
165,890 |
66.5% |
| Bill Gillespie (D) |
83,444 |
33.5% |
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| 2006 |
general |
Jack Kingston (R) |
94,961 |
68.5% |
| Jim Nelson (D) |
43,668 |
31.5% |
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| 2004 |
general |
Jack Kingston (R) |
188,347 |
100% |
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| 2002 |
general |
Jack Kingston (R) |
103,661 |
72.1% |
| Don Smart (D) |
40,026 |
27.9% |
Vote For President
| Year |
Democrat |
Republican |
Independent |
| 2008 |
Barack Obama: 37% |
John McCain: 62% |
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| 2004 |
John Kerry: 33.09% |
George W. Bush: 66.56% |
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| 2000 |
Al Gore: 37.14% |
George W. Bush: 62.07% |
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- Demographics (2000 census)
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Population:629,761
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Under 18:27.5%
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Over 65:10.6%
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Married:60%
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Non-Hispanic White:71%
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Black:23%
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Hispanic:4%
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Asian:1%
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Foreign Born:4%
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Language other than English:6.5%
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Median Household Income:36,158
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Owner Occupied Housing:71.4%
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Income above $200k:1.6
- Workforce/Education (2000 census)
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White Collar:53%
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Blue Collar:31.8%
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Services:14.9%
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Bachelor's Degree:18%
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Graduate Education:6.7%
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Civilian Veterans:72,051
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