Jon G. Burns
Jon Burns | |
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75th Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jan Jones (Acting) |
Majority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office May 12, 2015 – January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Larry O'Neal |
Succeeded by | Chuck Efstration |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Ray Holland |
Constituency | 157th District (2005–2013) 159th District (2013–Present) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1952-09-04) September 4, 1952 (age 71) Effingham County, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dayle Burns |
Children | 2 |
Education | Georgia Southern University, Statesboro (BA) John Marshall Law School, Atlanta (JD) |
Jon G. Burns (born September 4, 1952) is an American politician from Georgia and the speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives since January 2023. Burns is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from District 159. Burns previously served District 157. Burns was the former Republican majority leader of Georgia House of Representatives, being succeeded by Chuck Efstration upon his election as speaker of the House of Representatives. He was selected as the speaker in November 2022, succeeding David Ralston due to his death.[1]
Early life
Burns was born in Effingham County, Georgia. Burns graduated from Effingham County High School.[2][3][4]
Education
Burns earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia Southern University. Burns earned a JD from John Marshall Law School.[3]
Career
Burns served in the Georgia Army National Guard.[3]
On November 2, 2004, Burns won the election and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 157. Burns defeated Woodrow Lovett with 65.05% of the votes.[5][4] On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 157.[6] On November 4, 2008, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 157.[7] On November 2, 2010, as an incumbent, Burns won the election and continued serving District 157. Burns defeated Elizabeth N. Johnson with 67.36% of the votes.[8][2][3]
On November 6, 2012, Burns won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 159.[9] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 159.[10] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 159.[11] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 159.[12] On November 3, 2020, as an incumbent, Burns won the election unopposed and continued serving District 159.[13][2][3]
In 2015, Burns was elected as the majority leader of Georgia House of Representatives.[4]
Personal life
Burns's wife is Dayle Burns. They have two children. Burns and his family live in Newington, Georgia.[3]
See also
- 2013 152nd Georgia General Assembly
- 2015 153rd Georgia General Assembly
- 2017 154th Georgia General Assembly
References
- ^ "Effingham legislator Jon Burns named Georgia Speaker of the House, replacing David Ralston".
- ^ a b c "Representative Jon Burns". legis.ga.gov. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Jon Burns' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Rep. Jon Burns honored with reception". savannahnow.com. October 14, 2015. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 157". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 157". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 157". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 157". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 159". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2012. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 159". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 159". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 159". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "GA House 159". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
External links
- Jon G. Burns at ballotpedia.org
- Jon Burns at gagop.org
- Jon Burns at friendsofjonburns.com
- Jon Burns at followthemoney.org
- Theodore Johnson (intern)
Georgia House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Ray Holland | Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 157th district 2005–2013 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by Ann Purcell | Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 159th district 2013–Present | Incumbent |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by | Majority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives 2015–2023 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by Jan Jones Acting | Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives 2023–Present | Incumbent |
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