State Senator John Wilkinson Announces Bid for 9th District Congressional Seat

State Senator John Wilkinson has also announced his intention to run for the 9th District Congressional seat.

This election will be to replace Congressman Doug Collins, who has announced that he will be running for a seat in the United States Senate.

Senator Wilkinson, who is from Toccoa, was elected to the State Senate in a special election in 2011 and has been re-elected to 4 additional terms.   He has not missed a day of work during his 8 years of service in the Senate.

Senator Wilkinson has served as Chair of the Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee in the Senate for the past eight years. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Education and Youth Committee, as well as a member of the Natural Resources and the Environment, Appropriations and Rules Committees. He has served as Secretary of the Senate Majority Caucus for the past 6 years.

In making his announcement to run for the 9th District Seat, Wilkinson said, “This is a critical time for our country, and we need an experienced, conservative voice willing to stand up for the values that residents of North Georgia hold dear. For the past eight years in Atlanta, I have fought to eliminate useless red tape and regulation of business, defended the sanctity of all life, and fought for our constitutional rights guaranteed by the 2nd amendment. I look forward to continuing that fight in Washington.”

A graduate of Stephens County High School, Wilkinson earned degrees in agriculture and education from the University of Georgia. He has experience as a classroom teacher and served on the State Agricultural Education staff for 26 years.

Raised on a small farm in Stephens County, Wilkinson is well acquainted with the issues Georgia farmers face.

He has served as State Advisor to the Georgia FFA Association, as well as the Georgia Young Farmer Association. He was recognized as the Outstanding Member of the National Association of Supervisors of Agricultural Education in 2006.

He and his wife Debbie have two children and five grandchildren. John and Debbie are active members of Tates Creek Baptist Church.

To learn more about Senator John Wilkinson, visit www.VoteWilkinson.com.