David Huddleston (politician)
David Huddleston | |
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Official headshot | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 72nd district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Nix (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carroll County, Georgia |
| Party | Republican |
| Residence | Roopville, Georgia |
David Huddleston is an American farmer and politician who has been a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 72nd district since 2022.[1]
Elections
In January 2022, Huddleston announced his candidacy for the state house after Representative Randy Nix retired. He ran in District 72 unopposed in the 2022 Georgia state elections.
Huddleston sought reelection in the 2024 Georgia state elections. He defeated Democrat candidate Rodney Ross Moore.[2] Both candidates ran unopposed in their respective party primaries.
| 2024 General election for Georgia House of Representatives District 72 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | David Huddleston | 21,281 | 75.5% | |
| Democratic | Rodney Moore | 6,909 | 24.5% | |
| Majority | 14,372 | 51% | ||
| David Huddleston hold | ||||
Political positions
Huddleston has described himself as an advocate for law enforcement, agriculture, and land conservation.[3][4]
Huddleston has supported Governor Brian Kemp, serving as the Heard County grassroots leader for his 2022 reelection campaign.[5]
In 2025, Huddleston supported removing a prohibition that would allow bails bondsmen to serve in local elected offices.[6]
He signed onto a bill that would prohibit the use of privately-operated, unmanned speed detectors in school zones.[7]
Personal life
Huddleston is a native of Carroll County, Georgia.[8] In the private sector, he's worked in the agriculture and energy sectors. He serves on many agriculture boards, like the Georgia Cattlemen Association and the Heard and Carroll County High School Ag Advisory Boards.
References
- ^ "David Huddleston". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Bresee, Annie (October 26, 2024). "What's on the ballot?". LaGrange Daily News. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Carroll County native, David Huddleston Announces Candidacy for 72nd District of the Georgia House of Representatives – The City Menus Archives". Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "David huddleston Archives". Farm Monitor. July 5, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Szilagyi, Jessica (May 19, 2021). "Kemp Announces Campaign Staff, Grassroots Leaders for 2022 Re-Election Campaign • The Georgia Virtue". The Georgia Virtue. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Beat, Ty Tagami | Capitol (February 23, 2025). "Lawmakers pass their first bill of this legislative session". Rough Draft Atlanta. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ Szilagyi, Jessica (February 12, 2025). "96 Georgia Lawmakers Sign on to Bill to Repeal School Zone Speed Cameras • The Georgia Virtue". The Georgia Virtue. Retrieved September 4, 2025.
- ^ "Carroll County native, David Huddleston Announces Candidacy for 72nd District of the Georgia House of Representatives – The City Menus Archives". Retrieved September 4, 2025.
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