Rob Clifton
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Rob Clifton | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 131st district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jodi Lott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 October |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lauren Clifton |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
| Website | https://www.legis.ga.gov/members/house/5080?session=1033 |
Robert Solomon Clifton[1] is an American politician and businessman who has been a member of the Georgia House of Representatives for the 131st district since January 13, 2025.[2] This district comprises a portion of Columbia County, Georgia, and the City of Evans.[3] The district has a population of around 61,000 people.[3]
Clifton currently serves on the Economic Development and Tourism, Interstate Cooperation and Transportation committees.
2024
On November 5, 2024, Clifton defeated Democrat opponent Heather White in District 131 at the 2024 Georgia House of Representatives election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Clifton | 21,351 | 65.1% | N/A | |
| Democratic | Heather White | 11,466 | 34.9% | +34.9 | |
| Total votes | 32,817 | 100.0% | |||
Clifton defeated fellow Republican Paul Abbott in the June 18, 2024 runoff election after no candidate secured a majority in the primary election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Clifton | 1,561 | 73.3% | +24.5 | |
| Republican | Paul Abbott | 569 | 26.7% | +7.9 | |
| Total votes | 2,130 | 100.0% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Clifton | 1,887 | 48.8% | N/A | |
| Republican | Paul Abbott | 728 | 18.8% | N/A | |
| Republican | Russell Wilder | 674 | 17.4% | N/A | |
| Republican | Benjamin Cairns | 333 | 8.6% | N/A | |
| Republican | David Byrne | 247 | 6.4% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 3,869 | 100.0% | |||
Legislative positions and appointments
House Majority Whip James Burchett appointed Clifton to the 2025–26 Majority Whip Team.[5] This group of Republican legislators educates and coordinates legislators of their party to advance key initiatives within the House of Representatives.[6] He also sits on the House Study Committee on Affordability & Accessibility of Georgia’s Legitimation Process, which investigates methods to ensure Georgia's legitimation process is open to all.[7]
