Doug McKillip

Doug McKillip (born December 20, 1969) is an American attorney 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]

Doug McKillip
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 115th district
In office
January 3, 2007 – January 14, 2013
Preceded byJane Vandiver Kidd
Succeeded byBruce Williamson
Personal details
Born (1969-12-20) December 20, 1969
Athens, Georgia
Political partyRepublican (2010–present)
Other political
affiliations		Democratic (before December 2010)
SpouseMary McKillip
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Georgia
OccupationAttorney, politician

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. "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.
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