Bobby Lawson
American politician
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Robert W. Lawson Jr. (born October 12, 1942)[1] is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[2]
20th district (1993–1995)
October 12, 1942
Bobby Lawson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 9, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | James Whitmire |
| Succeeded by | Carl Rogers |
| Constituency | 9th district[a] (1979–1993) 20th district (1993–1995) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert W. Lawson Jr.[1] October 12, 1942 Hall County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Emily L. Dunlap[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
Born in Hall County, Georgia.[1] Lawson attended the University of Georgia, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964 and Juris Doctor degree in 1967.[1] After graduating, he served in the United States Air Force until 1969.[1] Lawson had served as the assistant district attorney for the Northeast Circuit.[1] In 1979, he won election in the 9-2 district of the Georgia House of Representatives,[1][2] succeeding Doug Whitmore.[2] He served until the 1990s.[2]
In 2020, Lawson donated $100 to the campaign of Republican Matt Gurtler, who was running to represent Georgia's 9th congressional district.[3]
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