David Huddleston (politician)
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David Huddleston | |
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| 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 |
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]
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]
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