Doug McKillip

Doug McKillip
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 115th district
In office
January 8, 2007 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byJane Kidd
Succeeded byBruce Williamson
Personal details
Born
Douglas Carl McKillip

(1969-12-20) December 20, 1969 (age 55)
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Political party
SpouseMary McKillip
Children3
EducationUniversity of Georgia
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • politician

Douglas Carl McKillip (born December 20, 1969) is an American lawyer and politician from Georgia. McKillip is a former Democratic member and current Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 115th district from 2007 to 2013.[1][2]

Early life

On December 20, 1969, McKillip was born in Athens, Georgia.[3]

Education

In 1991, McKillip earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from University of Georgia. In 1994, McKillip earned a JD degree from University of Georgia School of Law.[3]

Career

McKillip is an attorney.[3]

On November 7, 2006, McKillip won the election and became a Democratic member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 115. McKillip defeated E.H. Culpepper and Regina Quick with 52.14% of the votes.[4] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, McKillip won the election unopposed and continued serving District 115.[5] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent and a Democratic, McKillip won the election unopposed and continued serving District 115. [6]

In December 2010, McKillip changed his political party from a Democrat to a Republican.[7][8][3]

Personal life

McKillip's wife is Mary McKillip. They have three children. McKillip and his family live in Athens, Georgia.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Representative Doug McKillip". House.ga.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
  2. ^ Jim Thompson (2012-08-01). "McKillip won't seek recount in loss to Quick". Onlineathens.com. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Doug McKillip's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  4. ^ "GA State House 115". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  5. ^ "GA State House 115". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "GA State House 115". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "Georgia". georgiademicrat.org. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  8. ^ "The McKillip-Gaines State House Race Will Be a Wild Ride". flagpole.com. July 19, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2021.