Mike Cheokas
American politician from Georgia
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Michael A. Cheokas[1] (born May 27, 1953) is an American politician from Georgia.
Preceded byBill McGowan
Constituency138th District (2019–2023)
151st District (2023–Present)
151st District (2023–Present)
Preceded byGerald Greene
Succeeded byBill McGowan
Mike Cheokas | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bill McGowan |
| Constituency | 138th District (2019–2023) 151st District (2023–Present) |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald Greene |
| Succeeded by | Bill McGowan |
| Constituency | 134th District (2005–2013) 138th District (2013–2017) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1953 Americus, Georgia, United States |
| Party | Democratic (before 2010) Republican (2010–present) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Education
Cheokas earned a degree from Emory University and Pierce College.[2]
Career
Cheokas is a Republican member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 138th District. He was first elected in 2004 and served until losing reelection in 2016 to Democrat Bill McGowan.[3] McGowan did not seek a second term in 2018, but Cheokas ran again and won, defeating Bardin Hooks.[4][2]
Personal life
Cheokas' wife is Gaynor Cheokas. They have three children. Cheokas and his family live in Americus, Georgia.[2]
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