| State house | Georgia |
|---|---|
| District | 115th |
| Term start | January 8, 2007 |
| Term end | January 14, 2013 |
| Predecessor | Jane Kidd |
| Successor | Bruce Williamson |
| Birth name | Douglas Carl McKillip |
| Birth date | December 20, 1969 (age 56) |
| Birth place | Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | University of Georgia |
| Party |
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| Occupation | Lawyer · politician |
| Spouse | Mary McKillip |
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
- ^ "Representative Doug McKillip". House.ga.gov. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- ^ Jim Thompson (2012-08-01). "McKillip won't seek recount in loss to Quick". Onlineathens.com. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- ^ "Doug McKillip's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 115". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 115". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2008. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "GA State House 115". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2010. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Georgia". georgiademicrat.org. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "The McKillip-Gaines State House Race Will Be a Wild Ride". flagpole.com. July 19, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2021.